15 h. ago Tofalides ‘proud’ to represent Cyprus at European Fencing Championships

London-based UK-Cypriot Alex Tofalides is the sole representative of Cyprus at the European Fencing Championships, which begin on Monday, in Genoa, Italy. Tofalides, 32, will compete in the Foil category, which includes 77 participants. The competition will start with preliminary group rounds before moving on to the knockout stage, beginning with the Round of 64. […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus banking sector stronger after 2013 crisis, says European banking chief

The Cypriot banking sector has undergone an impressive transformation since the 2013 financial crisis and has emerged stronger, more resilient, and better aligned with international standards, according to Wim Mijs, Director General of the European Banking Federation (EBF). Speaking to the in an exclusive interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mijs highlighted the substantial […]

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7 d. ago Microsoft offers to boost European governments’ cybersecurity for free

Microsoft (MSFT.O) is offering free of charge to European governments a cybersecurity programme, launched this week, to bolster their defences against cyber threats, including those enhanced by artificial intelligence, it said. After a surge in cyberattacks in Europe, many linked to state-sponsored actors from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the programme aims to boost […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: finance ministry, real estate, tourism, inflation

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the findings of the European Commission included in the 2025 Spring Package for Cyprus. In a statement, the ministry said that the report “clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience, and dynamism of the Cypriot economy“. Moreover, the ministry underlined that these findings are particularly noteworthy given the current […]

Economics

1 week ago Finance Ministry hails EU report on Cyprus’ economic resilience

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the findings of the European Commission included in the 2025 Spring Package for Cyprus. In a statement, the ministry said that the report “clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience, and dynamism of the Cypriot economy“. Moreover, the ministry underlined that these findings are particularly noteworthy given the […]

Economics

2 w. ago European stocks to scale new heights in 2026, trade tensions temper loftier hopes

European shares are expected to rise slightly by the end of 2025 before scaling new heights in 2026, boosted by monetary easing and higher fiscal spending, but tariff and trade uncertainties are tempering hopes for bigger gains, a Reuters poll found. The pan-European STOXX 600 index is expected to rise to 557 points by end-2025, […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Cyprus welcomes FIBA EuroBasket 2025 trophy in celebration of sport

As Main Event Sponsor of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, Bank of Cyprus welcomed the prestigious trophy of Europe’s top basketball tournament to its headquarters on May 21, 2025. The event offered Bank employees and partners a unique chance to have their photos taken with the trophy, alongside their children. The occasion created moments of joy and […]

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2 w. ago Russia says Ukraine, backed by Europe, is trying to wreck peace talks

Russia’s defence ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine, backed by certain European countries, had taken several ‘provocative steps’ aimed at derailing Moscow-initiated direct peace talks with Kyiv. The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in over three years took place on May 16, but failed to produce a ceasefire agreement. “At the initiative of […]

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2 w. ago European Maritime Day 2026 to anchor in Limassol under Cyprus’ EU presidency

Limassol will host the European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 21 and 22, 2026, as Cyprus takes the helm of the EU presidency, welcoming the continent’s maritime community to the island’s for two days of dialogue, networking, and action on the future of Europe’s blue economy. The handover ceremony took place on Friday in Cork, […]

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2 w. ago Medochemie takes leading role in European LIFE Pharma Detox project

Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution. With 49 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and a strong commitment to sustainability, Cyprus’ largest pharmaceutical company has launched the operation of an innovative wastewater treatment […]

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3 w. ago Pilakoutas unites with Europa Donna as 2025 ‘Race for the Cure’ Gold Sponsor

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and its ongoing support in the fight against breast cancer, Pilakoutas Group is once again partnering with Europa Donna Cyprus, serving as the gold sponsor of “Race for the Cure Cyprus 2025”. At a press conference held at Char. Pilakoutas Heritage, this year’s Race, Europe’s largest sporting […]

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3 w. ago CITEA represents Cyprus at Digital Europe Conference in Copenhagen

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), a member of the employers and industrialists federation (Oev), took part in the Digital Europe Pan-European Conference held in Copenhagen from May 15 to 16. According to an announcement released by the association on Thursday, CITEA was represented by Kyriacos Kyriacou, head of its European Programmes Committee. The […]

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3 w. ago Wiki Finance Expo Cyprus 2025: Europe's Premier Fintech, Crypto & Forex Event!

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3 w. ago Cyprus economy to grow 3 per cent in 2025, says European Commission

Cyprus’ economy is expected to continue growing at a robust pace in 2025 and 2026, according to the European Commission’s Spring 2025 Economic Forecast released on Monday. Specifically, growth is expected to reach 3 per cent in 2025 and moderate slightly to 2.5 per cent in 2026. The commission explained that this expectation is underpinned […]

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