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1. EU backs €90B Ukraine loan but won’t touch frozen Russian billions...yet

After nearly six hours of intense talks and many more behind the scenes, EU leaders walked away from a plan that sounded simple but proved legally explosive: using frozen Russian money to pay for Ukraine’s war effort....

2. Thieves steal saints’ relics from chapel in Nicosia District

Police are investigating the theft of sacred relics from a chapel in Pano Deftera, a small community in the Nicosia District, prompting an outpouring of grief and pleas for their return across social media....

3. Fitch lifts Bank of Cyprus rating, citing stronger economy and cleaner balance sheet

Bank of Cyprus got a financial thumbs-up from Fitch Ratings on Wednesday, with the agency upgrading the bank’s long-term rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’ and giving its Viability Rating the same bump....

4. Divers haul nearly two tons of trash from Paphos harbor, including car and truck wheels

Eighteen divers pulled 1.8 tons of trash from the bottom of Kato Paphos harbor in just one hour during a cleanup organized by the Cyprus Ports Authority, according to the environmental group AKTI....

5. Cyprus banks rake in over €750 million, even as rate cuts cool

Cyprus’ biggest banks are still posting hefty profits this year, even as the era of sky-high earnings seen in 2023 and 2024 begins to lose steam....

6. Bank of Cyprus posts €353 million profit in 2025 despite lower interest income

Bank of Cyprus reported profits of €353 million for the first nine months of 2025, slightly below the €401 million earned in the same period last year but still showing solid results in a cooling economy....

7. BoC Fintech Hackathon 6.0: Empowering Innovation in the New Era of Fintech

The 6th BoC Fintech Hackathon, organized by the Bank of Cyprus, was held at the IDEA Innovation Centre from 10–12 October 2025, and concluded with resounding success....

8. Bank of Cyprus Scoops 11 Awards in Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank Rankings

Bank of Cyprus wins 11 awards, including 2 regional awards, in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards ...

9. 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....

10. Wellington Fund boosts stake in Bank of Cyprus, becomes third-largest shareholder

The investment fund Wellington has increased its stake in the Bank of Cyprus to 5.87%, up from 3.99%, officially becoming the third-largest shareholder in the country’s largest bank....

11. Cyprus begins €44M payouts to 2013 bailout victims

More than 4,500 people who lost money in Cyprus’ 2013 banking collapse are finally seeing compensation, with €44.36 million being paid out on Thursday, officials said....

12. Cyprus and Greek banks on a winning streak

Big banks in Cyprus and Greece are riding a wave of strong performance so far in 2025, catching the eye of investors and hinting at even brighter prospects ahead....

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

14. Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

15. Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....

16. Cypriot businesses go greener as hundreds certified in nationwide ESG initiative

Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....

17. Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

In a surprise move, Switzerland’s central bank has slashed interest rates to zero, aiming to counter falling prices and slow the rapid rise of the Swiss franc, which has been drawing heavy investment as a safe-haven currency during global economic uncertainty....

18. Lidl Cyprus takes responsibility for the environment

Recognizing that protecting the environment is a responsibility we all share, Lidl Cyprus takes an active role by implementing actions that enhance environmental awareness and contribute meaningfully to addressing the climate crisis....

19. Good news for borrowers as ECB to cut interest rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rates by 0.25% this Thursday, a move that could bring welcome relief for borrowers and banks in Cyprus. ...

20. I can’t believe I missed it: International Potato Day, the spud-tacular holiday we all forgot

So here I am, blissfully unaware and blissfully late, only realizing, two days too late, that International Potato Day just rolled past like a hot baked potato fresh out of the oven. And not just any potato, but the Cypriot potato. ...

21. Cypriots rush to borrow as rates drop, but are banks repeating old mistakes?

As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...

22. Cyprus borrowers are back as loan demand soars in 2025

Cyprus banks had a busy first quarter in 2025, handing out €1.24 billion in new loans, as falling interest rates sparked renewed interest in borrowing....

23. New 15% tax hits Hellenic and other banks

Hellenic Bank has just become the poster child for how Cyprus’ new 15% minimum tax law is starting to shake up the financial sector — and it’s not just about tax bills....

24. Cypriot banks on the rise as credit upgrades could mean cheaper loans for all

Cypriot banks are starting 2025 on a high note, collecting credit upgrades from major international rating agencies and setting the stage for wider economic benefits that could reach the average citizen....

25. Moody’s upgrades Bank of Cyprus to A3

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term deposit rating to A3 from Baa1 and revised its outlook to stable....

26. Why London’s real estate market remains one of the most liquid in the world

London’s property market has long been considered a safe bet for investors. The reason? It’s all about liquidity. ...

27. Cyprus first to lend a hand as Israel battles devastating wildfires

As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...

28. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

29. Is development finance the key to fixing London’s housing crisis?

London’s housing crisis is certainly nothing new, but its consequences are becoming increasingly harder to ignore....

30. The Water Dragon, Christodoulides, and the Easter bonfires

We’ve solved the water crisis, said the President, and just like that, my aunt grabbed the hose and went back to her favorite hobby: watering the dirt and the yard!...