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Greece Sees Surge in Golden Visa Applications, Processing Backlog Grows
Greek authorities received a total of 9,289 applications for the country’s Golden Visa Program in 2024, marking a ten per cent increase...
Feb 112 min read


Cypriot Banks Adjust Interest Rates Amid ECB Cuts, Anticipating Further Reductions
Banks in Cyprus have responded to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy decisions by lowering key interest rates, with...
Feb 103 min read


Cyprus Betting Revenues Increase by 13% in Third Quarter of 2024
Cyprus’ betting industry saw a 13 per cent year-on-year increase in revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to figures...
Feb 62 min read


Interest Rate Disparities Between Cyprus and Greece Persist Despite ECB Cuts
Interest rates on deposits and loans continue to show significant differences between Cyprus and Greece, with Cypriot banks generally...
Feb 42 min read


Cyprus Experiences €977.4 Million Surge in Deposits Amid Loan Growth
Cyprus recorded a significant rise in loans in December 2024, with an increase of €503.2 million, following a decline in the previous...
Jan 301 min read


Greek Banks Show Strong Potential for Investors with Optimistic Outlook for 2025
Recent target prices for shares of Greece’s major banks, as set by prominent international investment firms, suggest a favorable...
Jan 242 min read


EBA Releases Stress Test Scenarios to Assess Resilience of Cypriot Banks
The European Banking Authority (EBA), working alongside the European Systemic Risk Board, has published macroeconomic scenarios for the...
Jan 222 min read


Cyprus Faces Potential Impact from Spain's New Property Tax Regulations
Cyprus may experience significant repercussions from Spain’s recent introduction of new property tax regulations aimed at curbing real...
Jan 172 min read


Cypriot Banks Report €952.5 Million in Post-Tax Profits for First Nine Months of 2024
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has disclosed that Cypriot banks achieved total post-tax profits of €952.5 million during the first nine...
Jan 151 min read


Cyprus Aims to Resolve Schengen Membership Technical Issues by Year-End
Cyprus is set to resolve all remaining technical issues necessary to join the Schengen free-travel zone by the end of this year,...
Jan 132 min read


Central Bank of Cyprus Reports Decline in Deposit and Lending Rates, Surge in Large Corporate Loans
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Tuesday a decrease in most deposit and lending rates for November, with the notable...
Jan 82 min read


CySEC Publishes Practical Guide to Combat Proliferation Financing
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a practical guide designed to assist regulated entities in addressing...
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Digital Banking Revolutionizes Cyprus’ Financial Sector
The financial landscape in Cyprus is undergoing a profound transformation as digital banking technologies, collaborations with fintech...
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Parliament Approves Betting Tax Increase to Boost Club Revenues
The Plenary Session of Parliament has given its approval to a bill that raises the betting tax to 4.5%, with the intention of directing...
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Cyprus Banks Prepared to Adjust Interest Rates Following ECB’s December Meeting
The Association of Cyprus Banks announced on Tuesday that it is ready to immediately adjust interest rates tied to the European Central...
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Greece’s Golden Visa Applications Surge by 12% in October, Driven by Strong Demand from Chinese Nationals
Initial applications for Greece’s Golden Visa program experienced a notable increase of 12 percent in October 2024, with 12,577...
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Cypriot Economy Achieves ‘A’ Grade Upgrade by Fitch Ratings
The Cypriot economy has been upgraded to grade "A" by Fitch Ratings, a milestone celebrated by President Nikos Christodoulides as a...
Dec 9, 20241 min read


Cyprus Faces Tax Policy Shift: The End of the 12.5% Era for Multinationals
The days of the favorable 12.5% corporate tax rate for multinational corporations operating in Cyprus are coming to an end....
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Greece’s Golden Visa Applications Surge by 12% in October 2024
The number of initial applications for Greece’s Golden Visa program saw a 12 percent increase in October 2024, with 12,577 applications...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Cyprus Strengthens Foreign Investment Opportunities with Successful Saudi Arabia Mission
Invest Cyprus announced on Wednesday that it successfully concluded a mission to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in bolstering...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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