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Natassa Freiderickou: “It’s not enough to ‘inherit’ a role – you have to earn it”

The Chairwoman of the Frederick University Council is interviewed as part of IMH’s new initiative, the “Gen Z & Millennial Project”

07:00 - 11 November 2025

Real Estate

Ethan Volvovic on VOLCO’s five projects under development: ‘We’ve identified a growing demand in central Limassol for more affordable housing options’

The CEO & Founder also shares his view of the local real estate and investment scene and the thinking behind establishing a company in Cyprus

07:00 - 05 November 2025

Technology

Aristotelis Economides: "Whether AI is a threat or a benefit depends on how we choose to use it, like any other tool. The great thing is that we get to choose"

The Cypriot tech expert working on Gemini’s AI infrastructure at Google Deepmind shares his view about what people still misunderstand about AI

07:00 - 13 October 2025

People

Leonie Katsarona: Art as an alternative investment offers a unique set of advantages that can complement and enhance diversified portfolios

Gallery Manager at Washington Green & Castle Fine Art says digital alternatives have accelerated new avenues such as online art brokerage

07:00 - 06 September 2025

Technology

Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence and Pixxelspace India sign MoU

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation across international markets, including India, the EU and MENA region

11:39 - 07 January 2026

Eleftherios Antoniades: Continuous third-party risk monitoring, contractual cybersecurity obligations and real-time telemetry sharing are now essential, not optional

The Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Odyssey Cybersecurity talks about what companies must do to protect themselves from cyber threats

07:01 - 05 January 2026

Locum's Nest co-founder Nicholas Andreou reveals the inspiration behind the medical workforce management platform

The Cypriot doctor also talks about how the platform, now used to great effect in the UK, could also be used by hospitals in Cyprus

07:00 - 03 January 2026

Limassol-based RAVATAR’s Interactive AI Avatars take centre stage worldwide in 2025

The AI avatar specialist’s products made international events even more special

08:10 - 30 December 2025

People

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Pantelis Andreou: "The private education sector is expected to experience steady growth in 2026"

The Founder of PASCAL International Education spoke to CBN as part of the IN Business Forecasting 2026 series

07:00 - 10 January 2026

Ilya Aristov on the ICT sector's contribution to the Cypriot economy and why he anticipates 2026 to be even better than 2025

The Engagement manager, Head of DataArt Cyprus spoke to CBN as part of the IN Business Forecasting 2026 series

07:00 - 09 January 2026

Nayef Kassatly: The beverage and FMCG manufacturing sector is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by exports and premiumization

The Managing Director of Kassatly Chtaura spoke to CBN as part of the IN Business Forecasting 2026 series

07:01 - 08 January 2026

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Vote now! The 7 January deadline for public voting for the 2nd CBN Young Dragon Awards has arrived!

There is only until 5pm today for the public to vote for the young entrepreneurs and professionals of their choice

07:16 - 07 January 2026

Economy

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Budget implementation at 31% in first seven months

Treasury says over the last decade up to the end of July, the average budget implementation rate stood at 27%

07:51 - 29 August 2025

Strategic collaboration with the American technology giant NVIDIA, companies' activity in Cyprus - The results of the roadshow held in the USA

As part of the collaboration, Cyprus will soon acquire an upgraded national HPC infrastructure – a supercomputer

19:36 - 09 January 2026

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Seasonally adjusted unemployment in Cyprus at 4.3% in November 2025, according to Eurostat

Cyprus' unemployment rate stood at 4.3% in November, corresponding to approximately 23,000 unemployed persons

09:03 - 09 January 2026

Government surplus at 3.2% of GDP in the first 11 months of 2025

This compares to a surplus of €1,314.3m (3.8% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January-November 2024

08:34 - 09 January 2026

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Deflation for 8th consecutive month in December 2025, inflation up 0.1% in 2025

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased at a rate of 0.5% compared to December 2024

08:24 - 09 January 2026

CoLA gets readjusted by 0.10% for the first 6 months of 2026, Finance Ministry says

CoLA is readjusted by 0.10% and increases from 360.98% to 361.44% on basic salaries, with a minimum amount of €13,803

08:16 - 09 January 2026

ENI says gas exports from “Cronos” feasible by the end of 2027

President Christodoulides stressed that Cyprus wants to conclude all outstanding issues by 30 March

08:06 - 09 January 2026

Progress in new MFF negotiations a key priority, Demetriou tells ECA President

The meeting took place in the context of the parliamentary dimension of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU

07:57 - 09 January 2026

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Bank of Cyprus issues warning over fake profiles on social networking platforms

The fake profiles have been using the name and photo of the Bank's CEO, Panicos Nicolaou, Bank of Cyprus says

10:51 - 31 December 2025

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Charis Pouangare: The three strategic pillars for 2026 and Bank of Cyprus' top priority

The bank's Deputy CEO & Chief of Business Operations was interviewed as part of the IN Business Forecasting 2026 series

07:00 - 26 December 2025

CBC designates O-SII institutions, sets level of the O-SII capital buffer

The CBC continuously monitors developments in the financial system in order to identify and assess potential systemic risks

08:41 - 23 December 2025

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CSE says parallel listing of Eurobank shares on Main Market "a major milestone"

It said the bank is one of Greece's four systemic banks, operating across key markets

07:10 - 23 December 2025

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Constantinos Savva becomes CEO of bbf:

Savva had previously been the company's Chief Investment Officer (CIO) since March 2025

07:02 - 10 January 2026

Ports Authority: €52m Latchi port expansion works to begin within the first half of the year

The project envisages the addition of approximately 184 new berths, as well as land-based supporting infrastructure

12:49 - 09 January 2026

Nicosia Municipality seeking project manager for the third phase of Ledra and Onasagorou improvements

This project is part of the strategic revitalisation and promotion of the walled city of Nicosia

07:48 - 07 January 2026

Christiana Iacovidou: Nicosia's hotels fully prepared for the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council

The President of the Nicosia Hotel Association also shares her view on the capital city's growing tourism prospects

07:01 - 31 December 2025

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Top Payroll Outsourcing Solutions and Software

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19:12 - 31 July 2025

Accounting, Audit and Tax Advisory Firms in Cyprus

19:16 - 31 July 2025

The Trailblazers Podcast

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Cypriot tech founders Christis Plastiras and Argyris Argyrou on life after exiting their startup

The founders of Ergotodisi and Foody joined the Trailblazers Podcast series by payabl., part of INSPIRE 2025

07:00 - 09 December 2025

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Pavel Shynkarenko’s advice to young entrepreneurs: “Now is the perfect time to realise your idea”

In conversation with Yangos Hadjiyannis, the CEO & Founder of Mellow.io says there are a lot of excellent tools available

07:00 - 07 December 2025

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Michael Tyrimos: Cyprus’ market may be small, but it has very interesting dynamics

Capacitor Partners’ Founder and MD explained why this is on the Trailblazers Podcast series by payabl. at INSPIRE 2025

07:00 - 04 December 2025

Yangos Hadjiyannis: When crucial decisions need to be made, people want to see their leaders inspire and guide them

At INSPIRE 2025, the CEO of CIM – Cyprus Business School discussed his leadership style and how he guides his employees through positive and tough times

07:00 - 28 November 2025

Pantelis Andreou: "The private education sector is expected to experience steady growth in 2026"

Johanna Rostedt on Swedish design company Bolon’s collaboration with MHV at The Landmark, Nicosia

Constantinos Savva becomes CEO of bbf:

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Johanna Rostedt on Swedish design company Bolon’s collaboration with MHV at The Landmark, Nicosia

Pantelis Andreou: "The private education sector is expected to experience steady growth in 2026"

Strategic collaboration with the American technology giant NVIDIA, companies' activity in Cyprus - The results of the roadshow held in the USA

Ports Authority: €52m Latchi port expansion works to begin within the first half of the year

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Cypriot Presidency takes helm of EU Council at crucial moment for EU ocean policy

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Equine Capital Partners: The Cyprus-Based Fund Delivering Standout Returns Amongst Europe’s Top Performers

Cypriot Presidency takes helm of EU Council at crucial moment for EU ocean policy

CoLA gets readjusted by 0.10% for the first 6 months of 2026, Finance Ministry says

Government surplus at 3.2% of GDP in the first 11 months of 2025

Eurolife awarded as the best Life Insurance company for 2025

Opinion

UK’s VAT clampdown on “active” ride platforms is really a business-model verdict

How Environmental Pressure Builds as Companies Grow

When Payroll mistakes start costing more than expected

Cyprus Tax Reform: Is the island risking its biggest economic success?

Ashishkumar Chauhan: The collaboration between NSEIX and the CSE symbolises India’s growing financial maturity and its increasing integration with global capital markets

Over-compliance is quietly undermining the Rule of Law

Millennial and Gen Z Project

Natassa Freiderickou: “It’s not enough to ‘inherit’ a role – you have to earn it”

Ethan Volvovic on VOLCO’s five projects under development: ‘We’ve identified a growing demand in central Limassol for more affordable housing options’

Aristotelis Economides: "Whether AI is a threat or a benefit depends on how we choose to use it, like any other tool. The great thing is that we get to choose"

Leonie Katsarona: Art as an alternative investment offers a unique set of advantages that can complement and enhance diversified portfolios

Companies

Johanna Rostedt on Swedish design company Bolon’s collaboration with MHV at The Landmark, Nicosia

ePlan Consultants Architects of Digital Transformation

Eurolife awarded as the best Life Insurance company for 2025

Equine Capital Partners: The Cyprus-Based Fund Delivering Standout Returns Amongst Europe’s Top Performers

Technology

Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence and Pixxelspace India sign MoU

Eleftherios Antoniades: Continuous third-party risk monitoring, contractual cybersecurity obligations and real-time telemetry sharing are now essential, not optional

Locum's Nest co-founder Nicholas Andreou reveals the inspiration behind the medical workforce management platform

Limassol-based RAVATAR’s Interactive AI Avatars take centre stage worldwide in 2025

People

Pantelis Andreou: "The private education sector is expected to experience steady growth in 2026"

Ilya Aristov on the ICT sector's contribution to the Cypriot economy and why he anticipates 2026 to be even better than 2025

Nayef Kassatly: The beverage and FMCG manufacturing sector is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by exports and premiumization

Vote now! The 7 January deadline for public voting for the 2nd CBN Young Dragon Awards has arrived!

Economy

Budget implementation at 31% in first seven months

Strategic collaboration with the American technology giant NVIDIA, companies' activity in Cyprus - The results of the roadshow held in the USA

Seasonally adjusted unemployment in Cyprus at 4.3% in November 2025, according to Eurostat

Government surplus at 3.2% of GDP in the first 11 months of 2025

Deflation for 8th consecutive month in December 2025, inflation up 0.1% in 2025

CoLA gets readjusted by 0.10% for the first 6 months of 2026, Finance Ministry says

ENI says gas exports from “Cronos” feasible by the end of 2027

Progress in new MFF negotiations a key priority, Demetriou tells ECA President

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Constantinos Savva becomes CEO of bbf:

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