Cypriot tech company takes a bold leap into mixed reality

Cypriot tech company takes a bold leap into mixed reality

Ascation’s founding visionaries George Tziazas and Minas Kyriakou chart Ascanio’s course, including their early struggles and triumphs, as well as the support they received along the way. By Souzana Psara From the moment I stepped into Ascanio’s dynamic space in Nicosia, I could sense an atmosphere charged with creativity and ambition. George Tziazas, the CEO, and Minas Kyriakou, […]

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Eurobank Group reports robust first quarter results

Eurobank Group reports robust first quarter results

Eurobank Holdings this week released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing significant growth and robust performance across various metrics, including in its operations in Cyprus. “Our performance in the first quarter is a great start for the year and makes us confident that our 2024 planwill be delivered, with a return on tangible book value of 15 per […]

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Cypriot small businesses to benefit from €10,000 innovation vouchers

Cypriot small businesses to benefit from €10,000 innovation vouchers

The Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday unveiled its revamped innovation vouchers programme, offering €10,000 per project along with free support services to Cypriot small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to an announcement by the RIF, this initiative aims to boost their competitiveness by providing access to specialised expertise. The foundation explained that the innovation vouchers “enable SMEs to receive tailored services […]

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Bank of Cyprus CEO hails 2023 as milestone year — dividend payment a key highlight

Bank of Cyprus CEO hails 2023 as milestone year — dividend payment a key highlight

Bank of Cyprus Group CEO Panicos Nicolaou described 2023 as a milestone year for the organisation, as it became the first bank in Cyprus and Greece to secure approval from the ECB to restart dividend payments after 12 years. The dividend of €22.3 million was equivalent to a payout ratio of 14 per cent of the full-year 2022, adjusted recurring profits. Addressing the […]

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 13: National investment promotion agency Invest Cyprus recently showcased the country’s business and investment credentials in the Middle East, while also highlighting that Cyprus can act as a gateway to the EU for companies looking to expand to Europe. According to an announcement released this […]

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Paphos set to act as a startup hub

Paphos set to act as a startup hub

In a move set to bolster innovation and technological advancement, three dynamic startup ventures, handpicked by the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Zein AUB Innovation Park, are poised to make Paphos, in southwestern Cyprus, their new home. A delegation representing these firms, together with officials from the AUB, convened with Paphos Mayor Phaedon […]

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Q1 growth rate seen at 3.5%

Q1 growth rate seen at 3.5%

The Cyprus economy’s growth rate in real terms during the first quarter of 2024 is positive and gross domestic product is estimated at 3.5% year-on-year, according to the flash estimate by the Statistics Department Cystat. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 3.3%. This is […]

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Cambodia, Korea foster ties with SEZ plan

Cambodia, Korea foster ties with SEZ plan

Cambodia and South Korea are poised to strengthen their economic partnership with a plan to establish special economic zones dedicated to Korean companies in Cambodia as the two countries agreed to leverage the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and other free trade agreements for the benefit of all. This initiative, announced after a meeting […]

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About Cyprus Business Now

About Cyprus Business Now

Cyprus’ tourism revenue surged by 15 per cent year-on-year in February 2024, marking a significant recovery following a slight 0.9 per cent dip in the first month of the year, according to a report released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The report, which utilised data collected by the traveller survey, revealed that […]

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Cypriot-registered vessels increased by 5.5%, deputy minister says

Cypriot-registered vessels increased by 5.5%, deputy minister says

The Deputy Minister of Shipping underscored the commitment of the Cyprus Shipping Administration to intensify efforts in further supporting the shipping industry, while welcoming the International Investment Conference 2024 held in Limassol on Thursday and Friday. The conference is organized by the UK-Cyprus Business Association, aiming to promote business networking between the two countries. In […]

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