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1. Cyprus gains investor confidence as economic reforms and US ties bolster growth

International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......

2. Moody’s sees positive outlook for Hellenic Bank following Eurobank deal

Moody’s upgraded Hellenic Bank’s credit rating to Baa2 from Baa3 on Wednesday, citing the recent acquisition of a 56% stake by Eurobank S.A. The agency also revised the bank's outlook to positive. ...

3. Cyprus banks to engage with top investors in London

The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....

4. Cyprus banks receive upgrades, signal economic resilience

In a series of significant upgrades for Cypriot banks, Fitch Ratings has elevated the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank's credit ratings, underscoring a positive trajectory for the country's financial sector, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

5. Cyprus to sell €1 billion bond after improved credit ratings

The Republic of Cyprus is expediting its return to the financial markets, seeking to leverage recent credit rating upgrades by Fitch and Standard & Poor's......

6. Cyprus eyes market return with ten-year bond

Cyprus is gearing up to re-enter the financial markets in the near future to capitalize on the recent positive momentum bolstering its economy....

7. News Corp. teams up with OpenAI for content sharing

Joining news organizations that have chosen to collaborate rather than fight with the best-known artificial intelligence company, News Corp. has struck a multiyear deal to share news content with OpenAI for both training purposes and to answer questions from users....

8. Cyprus economy holds steady amid challenges

Canadian credit rating agency DBRS Ratings GmbH (Morningstar DBRS) has affirmed the Republic of Cyprus's long-term ratings, maintaining it at BBB (high) with a stable economic outlook. ...

9. The €623 million windfall from Cyprus' shipping industry

Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas dives into the heartbeat of Cyprus' economy - the shipping industry. In a revealing exploration, discover how this vital sector pumped a staggering €623 million into the real economy solely through ship management in 2023. ...

10. Moody's sees positive shift in Cyprus economy

In a webinar panel discussion hosted by the Cyprus Economic Society, Haiko Peters, Vice President and Senior Analyst at Moody's Sovereign Risk Group, emphasized sustained improvements in the Cypriot economy....

11. Bank of Cyprus returns to London for investment talks

Just two months after its last visit to the heart of investment interest, the Bank of Cyprus is making waves again in London....

12. Cyprus gets BBB+ boost in latest ratings, but challenges persist

The German Scope Ratings have given a positive sign for Cyprus by upgrading the country to BBB+ last Friday from the previous BBB while keeping the outlook of the economy stable. ...

13. Hellenic Bank rakes in €240.7M in 2023's first 9 months

Hellenic Bank announced on Tuesday a profit of €240.7 million for the first 9 months of 2023....

14. Cyprus banks bracing for profit squeeze according to Moody's

Moody's believes that Cyprus' small and saturated banking sector, the banks' limited loan portfolio, and low fee and commission income will restrict opportunities for growth in domestic banks' activities and profitability in the long term....

15. President vows to improve shipping registry

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to enhancing the services provided by the Cypriot Shipping Registry, while addressing on Monday evening a dinner hosted at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of the "Cyprus Shipping 2023" International Conference....

16. Christodoulides celebrates Cyprus as a maritime powerhouse at Maritime Cyprus 2023

President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Maritime Cyprus 2023 Conference in Limassol, highlighting Cyprus as a major ship management center in Europe and worldwide. ...

17. Cyprus banks secure Moody's upgrade to investment status

After 12 years, Moody's has upgraded the ratings of Cyprus' two major banks, Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, placing them in the investment category....

18. Moody's boosts Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank ratings to Baa2

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ and Hellenic Bank’s long-term deposit ratings to Baa3 from Ba1, citing the continued resilience of the Cypriot economy and credit conditions, which are leading to supportive operating conditions for Cypriot banks....

19. Finance Ministry's new measures for the vulnerable in the works

The Finance Ministry is considering new measures to support particularly the vulnerable groups of society amid the continuing pressures from high prices and inflation, Makis Keravnos Minister of Finance said on Monday, adding the measures were in the pipeline irrespective of the rating upgrades by Moody’s and DBRS Morningstar....

20. Moody's double upgrade ignites investor interest

Last Friday, Moody's delivered a double upgrade for Cyprus, propelling the nation into the investment-grade category recognized by all four major financial firms. Although these rankings may appear modest, their real-world impact is substantial....

21. AI reveals 4-year-old's diagnosis

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....

22. Investors flock to 'green' bonds as a secure investment

23. Cyprus raised 1 billion with a 10-year sustainability bond

Cyprus has raised €1 billion through its first-ever 10-year sustainable bond, which saw demand exceed supply by 12.5 times. The bond yielded 4.20% and will finance a range of "green" and social projects,...

24. 'I'm in love with you', 'You're a threat', the strange responses of Bing A.I.

At the very least, the responses provided by Bing (or Bing A.I.), Microsoft's new artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the search engine of the same name, are concerning....

25. Death toll surpasses 11,000 as Erdogan visits quake ravaged areas

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has visited the region of southern Turkey devastated by this week’s earthquake as the death toll rose above 11,000 and acknowledged that his government faced problems getting aid to victims....

26. Cyprus braces for credit ratings in 2023

The ratings will take place in a year marked by a projected economic slowdown, amid the continued uncertainty that clouds the economic outlook, due to high inflation and the energy crisis, fueled by the continuing war in Ukraine...

27. Russia defaults on foreign debt for the first time since 1918

Russia has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time in more than a century as the country can't pay creditors due to sanctions over the war in Ukraine, according to media reports. ...

28. Hellenic acquires 553 million euros worth of Cypriot corporate loans from RCB

Hellenic Bank has acquired 553 million euros worth of Cypriot business loans from RCB Bank, increasing its loan portfolio to over 7.2 billion euros....

29. Moody's: Which countries are geopolitically and financially at risk from the war in Ukraine?

Geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe may have been high for years, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a paradigm shift in the post-Cold War European order of security,...

30. Moody's: Payment holidays shield Cyprus banks in 2020, but deterioration likely in 2021

Around one third of Cyprus banks’ gross loans were deferred as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Moody’s rating agency said Monday, noting that while the payment holiday may shield local banks in 2020, asset quality deterioration is “still very likely next year.”...