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Cyprus and UAE Reinforce Economic Partnership Ahead of New Business Council Launch
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral economic relations and advancing investment cooperation during a high-level meeting in Dubai on Wednesday. The discussions took place between Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, George Papanastasiou, and the UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, underscoring both nations’ intent to strengthen ties across trade, energy, and innovation. According to the Cyprus Ministry of En
Oct 162 min read


IMF Projects Inflation in Cyprus to Drop to 0.7% in 2025 Amid Upgraded Growth Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its economic growth outlook for Cyprus, projecting stronger performance over the next two years while anticipating a sharp decline in inflation. In its October World Economic Outlook, the IMF forecast that Cyprus’s GDP will expand by 2.9 per cent in 2025 and 2.8 per cent in 2026, marking an improvement from April’s estimates of 2.5 per cent and 2.7 per cent respectively. The latest figures indicate a more optimistic ass
Oct 154 min read


Two Cypriot “Golden Passport” Holders Added to US Sanctions List
The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, that two individuals who obtained citizenship through Cyprus’s former Investment Program have been added to the US sanctions list. Chen Zhi and Yang Jian were included in the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under Executive Order 13581, meaning that any assets they hold under US jurisdiction are blocked and US persons or entities are prohibited from
Oct 151 min read


Eurobank Completes Merger of Cypriot Insurance Subsidiaries, Strengthening Market Presence
Eurobank Limited announced on Friday the successful completion of the merger of its Cypriot insurance subsidiaries, marking a significant...
Oct 132 min read


Cyprus Tax Reform Bills Near Completion as Keravnos Confirms Possible Final Adjustments
Cyprus’ long-anticipated tax reform is entering its final stages, with the relevant legal bills expected to be completed within the next...
Oct 104 min read


Cyprus and Qatar Seal Maritime Cooperation Agreement at Limassol Conference
Cyprus and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening their partnership in maritime affairs, covering key...
Oct 82 min read


CySEC Urges Regulated Firms to Review Mokas Report on Money Laundering Risks
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has called on all regulated entities to carefully review the latest strategic...
Oct 72 min read


Alpha Bank Advances Buyback Programme and Declares Interim Dividend
Alpha Bank has intensified its share repurchase activity while simultaneously rewarding investors with a significant interim dividend for...
Oct 32 min read


Privatisation Bids Must Remain Open and Transparent, Says State Aid Commissioner
The preferred method for submitting bids in all types of privatisations should be open, transparent, and accessible to all potential...
Sep 303 min read


Cyprus Regulator Fines Bank of Cyprus and Eurobank for Unfair Mortgage Terms
The Consumer Protection Service announced on Tuesday that it has levied significant administrative fines on the Bank of Cyprus and...
Sep 292 min read


Cyprus Deposits Climb €44.3 Million in August as Loans Slip by €60.8 Million
Bank deposits in Cyprus recorded a net increase of €44.3 million in August, according to the latest deposit and loan statistics released...
Sep 261 min read


Cyprus Central Bank Projects Growth, Lower Unemployment, and Declining Inflation for 2025
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday released its September 2025 macroeconomic projections, forecasting steady growth for the...
Sep 254 min read


CySEC Issues Fines, Bans, and Authorisation Withdrawal in Series of Enforcement Actions
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has taken a series of enforcement decisions in recent weeks, issuing fines,...
Sep 242 min read


DBRS Upgrades Cyprus’ Credit Rating to ‘A’ Amid Sharp Debt Reduction and Strong Fiscal Outlook
DBRS Morningstar has upgraded the long-term foreign and local currency ratings of the Republic of Cyprus from A (low) to “A,” while...
Sep 225 min read


Cyprus Opens Consultation on Draft Bill to Modernise Merger Rules
Cyprus has unveiled a public consultation on a draft bill designed to update and reinforce the country’s framework for mergers and...
Sep 191 min read


Cyprus Shipping Chamber Voices Concerns Over Draft Law on Sustainable Fuels
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has expressed its reservations about a proposed piece of legislation that aims to toughen the rules on...
Sep 174 min read


CySEC Orders Liquidation of Fund and Suspends Shareholder Rights at Octa Markets Cyprus
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced the dissolution and liquidation of Wanterfell Investment AIFLNP...
Sep 51 min read


Anti-Money Laundering Authority in Greece Uncovers Black Money “Washing” Through Legal Betting Firms
The president of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority, former deputy prosecutor of the Supreme Court Charalambos Vourliotis, has moved to...
Sep 42 min read


Cyprus Public Debt on Track to Fall Below 50% of GDP by End-2025, Says Finance Minister
Cyprus’ public debt is projected to fall to nearly 50 per cent of GDP by the close of 2025, significantly earlier than the initial target...
Aug 293 min read


Cyprus Records 3.3% GDP Growth in Second Quarter of 2025, Flash Estimate Shows
Cyprus’ economy expanded in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP growth in real terms estimated at 3.3 per cent compared to the same...
Aug 191 min read
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