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1. Employers unanimously reject 'Cost of Living' proposal by government

Cyprus’ two leading employer groups have rejected the government’s proposal for a new Cost-of-Living Allowance (ATA) deal, saying the draft agreement “falls short” on several key points and cannot be signed as it stands....

2. AI is changing everything, but are we ready for it?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, labor, education, and finance, creating vast opportunities but also deep challenges, speakers warned at the 21st Economist Conference in Cyprus, where AI dominated this year’s agenda....

3. On the road to patience: Cyprus builds 3 kilometers in 25 years

If slow and steady really does win the race, Cyprus might just take gold. After a quarter of a century of promises, studies, delays, and political ribbon-cutting, the first 3.6 kilometers of the long-awaited Limassol–Saittas highway have finally been completed....

4. October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 24/10/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

5. The Future of Finance: Five key trends shaping the role of finance leaders by 2026

Finance is no longer just about numbers and budgets. Today’s finance leaders are stepping up as key strategists, using technology and new ways of working to help businesses grow and adapt in an uncertain world....

6. Cyprus to auction €25 million in treasury bills this month

Cyprus is once again turning to short-term borrowing, announcing a €25 million Treasury Bills auction that will take place on October 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) of the Ministry of Finance....

7. Verification of Payee (VoP): The Simple Step Making Payments Safer Across Europe

In today’s world of instant digital payments, speed is everything. But when money moves fast, mistakes can also travel just as quickly....

8. Cyprus rolls out new treatment to protect babies from dangerous winter virus

Cyprus’ Health Ministry has introduced a new preventive treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), aiming to cut hospital admissions among infants and young children during the upcoming winter season....

9. ComplianceSuite.ai: How Infocredit Group Is Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage

Financial crime has grown increasingly sophisticated, and with it, the burden of regulatory compliance. For industries such as gaming, financial services, and fintech, compliance is no longer simply about meeting obligations...

10. The foundations of a just tax reform

There was a time when taxation meant more than the simple collection of revenue. It signified the bond between citizen and state, the collective commitment to common prosperity, the proper ordering of obligations among those living together in a political society....

11. Old money meets new as nine European banks back Euro stablecoin despite ECB fears

Europe’s biggest banks are dipping their toes into crypto waters. Nine major lenders, including ING, UniCredit and DekaBank, are banding together to launch a euro-backed stablecoin later this year, even as the European Central Bank warns such digital tokens could shake financial stability....

12. Cypriots losing ground in own housing market

A new audit has sounded the alarm over serious loopholes in Cyprus’ property laws, warning that foreigners are buying a much larger share of real estate than official figures show, with little oversight of where the money comes from....

13. Race heats up for Cyprus Banking Association’s top job

After two decades at the helm, Michalis Kammas will step down as general manager of the Cyprus Banking Association by the end of the year, opening the door for a new face to lead the country’s powerful banking lobby....

14. September Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 12/09/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

15. Protect your digital life with Cyber Cover

Did you click on an ''innocent'' link and had your passwords stolen?...

16. Woman loses over €65,000 in online investment scam

A 48-year-old woman has reported losing more than €65,200 after falling victim to an online investment scam, authorities said Thursday....

17. Cyprus braces for nationwide strike over cost-of-living dispute

Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike next week, after trade unions announced a three-hour walkout on Sept. 11 in protest over stalled talks on the cost-of-living allowance known as ATA....

18. BlackRock Becomes The Second-Largest Shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a global financial services and technology company and the parent company of the Freedom24 investment platform, announced that BlackRock has increased its stake in the company to 0.85%, investing about $89 million....

19. Casino boom in occupied north sparks fears for future peace talks

In the shadow of international isolation, Cyprus' occupied north is gambling on a high-stakes future: doubling its number of casinos to 64....

20. U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....

21. More than one in four Cypriots with disabilities struggled financially in 2024, Eurostat says

More than a quarter of Cypriots with disabilities reported difficulty making ends meet in 2024, according to data published Wednesday by Eurostat....

22. Political tug-of-war in Nicosia over €25M power cable payment

A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....

23. Cyprus news roundup: Fires, finance and fiery wage demands

From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....

24. August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 01/08/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

25. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

26. Foot-and-mouth disease ravages livestock in Turkey

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is sweeping through livestock in Ardahan and surrounding areas in northeastern Turkey, alarming farmers who are losing animals and income, Turkish media reported Monday....

27. ''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....

28. Audit Office warns of €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues, warns of non-collection risk

The Audit Office has raised concerns over €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues owed to the state, warning that around €1.4 billion may never be collected....

29. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

30. ''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....