26 h. ago Bank of Cyprus buys back 339,586 shares as part of €30m repurchase programme

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday has announced that it repurchased a total of 339,586 of its ordinary shares between May 16, 2025, and May 22, 2025. The shares, each with a nominal value of €0.10, were bought on both the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of […]

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2 d. ago Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives Across EU After Cyprus Deal

Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives Across EU After Cyprus Deal  Cryptodnes.bg

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2 d. ago Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus

Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus  Bitcoin.com News

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4 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: energy, women in maritime, estate agents, tourism

France and Germany are moving towards a joint European energy policy based on technological neutrality, marking a new phase in nuclear energy, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). Poullikkas was commenting on the joint declaration by French President Emmanuel Macron […]

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5 d. ago SMRs can be a game changer in EU energy transition, says former CERA chief

France and Germany are moving towards a joint European energy policy based on technological neutrality, marking a new phase in nuclear energy, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). Poullikkas was commenting on the joint declaration by French President Emmanuel Macron […]

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5 d. ago EU regulators ask if Starlink is credible rival to SES, Intelsat

EU antitrust regulators, who are examining European satellite company SES’s (SESFg.LU) $3.1-billion bid for Intelsat, have asked the two companies’ customers whether Elon Musk’s Space X-owned Starlink is a credible rival to them. The responses will determine whether the European Commission, the EU executive, clears the deal with or without concessions or opens a full-scale […]

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8 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: startup ecosystem, GDP growth, tourism, PwC scheme

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week issued two separate announcements relating to regulatory action and fund liquidation. In a decision made during its meeting on February 2025, the board of CySEC imposed an administrative fine of €1,250 on Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) iTrade Global (CY) Ltd. The company, identified by Legal Entity […]

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8 d. ago ‘Cyprus did not break EU law over Takata airbags, as EU law has gaps’

Cyprus did not break European Union law over its regulation of the import of vehicles with potentially faulty airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata, at least in part because there are also “gaps” in the EU’s legislation on the matter, the transport ministry’s permanent secretary Marina Ioannou Hasapi said on Thursday. Speaking in front of […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus regulator issues fine, confirms investment fund liquidation

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week issued two separate announcements relating to regulatory action and fund liquidation. In a decision made during its meeting on February 2025, the board of CySEC imposed an administrative fine of €1,250 on Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) iTrade Global (CY) Ltd. The company, identified by Legal Entity […]

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2 w. ago Another arrest in drugs case linked to 2024 Limassol seizure

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case in Limassol that shocked authorities last November. The 47-year-old man was detained on Monday under a court warrant and is now in police custody. The Limassol branch of the drug squad (Ykan) confirmed that investigations are continuing. The case dates back […]

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2 w. ago The Regulatory Playbook: Dubai Did It First, But Cyprus Can Still Do It Best

The Regulatory Playbook: Dubai Did It First, But Cyprus Can Still Do It Best  TradingView

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2 w. ago EU faces blackout risks from weak grid links, lack of storage, expert warns

The recent electricity blackout in Spain and Portugal may have been caused by a combination of rare atmospheric vibrations, high renewable energy production, and low system inertia, according to Andreas Poullikkas, an expert in energy systems and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Poullikkas noted […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: Nuclear energy, Hellenic Bank, Oev, CySEC

Nuclear energy continues to play a critical role in the European Union’s energy mix, covering approximately 22.8 per cent of total electricity generation, according to former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) Andreas Poullikkas. In a detailed analysis, Poullikkas stressed that despite divergent national policies, the EU recognises nuclear energy as essential for […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus regulator seeks blockchain data platform with new €180,000 tender

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced the launch of a public tender for the provision of ‘Crypto-Asset Market Intelligence and Blockchain Analysis Service Solutions‘. The tender seeks a specialised provider capable of delivering instant and ongoing access for three users to a blockchain data platform through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. It also […]

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3 w. ago EU sees nuclear energy as vital to climate and energy goals, says expert

Nuclear energy continues to play a critical role in the European Union’s energy mix, covering approximately 22.8 per cent of total electricity generation, according to former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) Andreas Poullikkas. In a detailed analysis, Poullikkas stressed that despite divergent national policies, the EU recognises nuclear energy as essential for […]

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last month ACEMPI meeting highlights regulatory engagement, 2025 strategy

The Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI), part of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), held its annual general meeting earlier this month in Nicosia. According to an announcement issued on Thursday, ACEMPI chairman Ioannis Georgoulas delivered a detailed review of the association’s activities over the past year and outlined […]

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