The top 100 most valuable real estate transactions in Cyprus during July and August 2025 totalled €201.4 million, according to data released by property technology firm Ask Wire, which monitors real estate transactions, listing prices and construction activity across the island. The analysis, which includes the top 10 transactions per district, reaffirms the steady interest in high-value deals […]
Invest Cyprus on Thursday welcomed US-based technology company TKI to Cyprus following the merger between Hybrid ConsulTech, now renamed TKI EMEA, and TKI, a leading provider of enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions. Marios Tannousis, CEO of Invest Cyprus, said the development marks “a significant milestone in Cyprus’s growing AI landscape,” as it strengthens US–Cyprus business ties and reinforces the island’s position as a regional hub for […]
Christodoulides says tourism remains cornerstone of Cyprus’ economy President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday addressed the 91st HOTREC general assembly in Paphos, highlighting the vital role of tourism in Cyprus’ economy, the country’s sustainable development strategy, and upcoming European priorities under Cyprus’ EU presidency in 2026. HOTREC is the umbrella association representing Europe’s hospitality industry to EU institutions, advocating […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects a higher growth rate for Cyprus for 2025 and 2026 in its October edition of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) compared with the estimates included in the April edition. Specifically, it projects that the growth rate will reach 2.9% of GDP in 2025 and 2.8% in 2026, compared with […]
Cyprus will host one of the most significant events in the European tourism and hospitality industry this year, as the 91st General Assembly of HOTREC is set to take place in Paphos from October 16 to October 17, 2025. According to an official announcement, this high-profile event represents a landmark gathering for members and official representatives of HOTREC, the […]
Cyprus economy set for 2.9 per cent growth in 2025, IMF reports Finance Minister Makis Keravnos welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest forecasts on Wednesday, saying they confirm both government projections and the continued strong performance and resilience of the Cypriot economy. Speaking after a cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace, Keravnos said he was pleased with the IMF’s October […]
Hadjimanolis highlights Cyprus unity, stability and maritime strength Cyprus marked the 65th anniversary of its independence with a celebratory event in London earlier this week, where Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis spoke on a number of key issues, including the island’s maritime sector. Specifically, Hadjimanolis highlighted the island’s continued efforts toward reunification, its role as a pillar of stability […]
The EU’s readiness for issues related to artificial intelligence must be constantly renewed with new information, new skills and continuous improvement of models, Christos Ellinides, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) suggests. The Cypriot official was in Nicosia recently for a conference entitled ‘Empowering Europe with AI: The European Commission AI-based Multilingual […]
The Finance Ministry’s debt management office will hold a public auction of €25 million in treasury bills on October 20, 2025. The auction will cover bills with a 13-week maturity and will take place from 08:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the debt management office said. In a notice published in the official gazette of the Republic on Friday, the […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting October 6: One of the government’s main goals, the qualitative and further strengthening of the Cypriot ship registry, has been achieved, president Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday evening. Speaking at a dinner at the presidential palace marking the start of the Maritime Cyprus 2025 […]
The European Union stands ready to support the transformation of shipping into an industry with cleaner fuels, energy efficiency and innovation, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, has said. He was speaking at the Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference in Limassol on 8 October. This year’s theme, ‘Unlocking the future of shipping’, he said, aligns well with the […]
The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) on Thursday announced that Panicos Nicolaou, chief executive officer at the Bank of Cyprus, has been appointed as its new president following the most recent meeting of board of directors. Demetris Shacallis, chief financial officer at Eurobank, has been appointed vice-president. According to the association’s statutes, both the president and vice-president will serve […]
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides told businesses this week that their green transition is the route to improved competitiveness, and stressed that Nicosia supports investments that promote energy efficiency. Today, more than ever, Cypriot businesses are called upon to strengthen their role in the green transition, while remaining competitive, adopting responsible and sustainable practices that contribute […]
The Government is promoting the establishment and operation of a semi-governmental organisation, the Cyprus Enterprise Development Organisation, with the Ministry of Finance putting the relevant bill forward for pubic consultation until 19 October. According to what is stated, in Greek, on the e-consultation platform, the Organisation’s mission is to strengthen state initiatives to improve access to financing […]
The European Tourism Strategy was discussed, among other things, by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis and European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas, in a meeting in Nicosia, according to an announcement by the Deputy Ministry. Koumis had a meeting 6 October at the Deputy Ministry of Tourism with the European Commissioner in […]
EU backs cleaner fuels and shipping innovation at Maritime Cyprus 2025 The European Union is ready to support the transformation of shipping into an industry focused on cleaner fuels, energy efficiency and innovation, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis, said on Wednesday. Kadis, who addressed the Maritime Cyprus 2025 conference in Limassol, highlighted Cyprus’ important […]