ECB stress tests for Cypriot banks

The European Central Bank has launched its EU-wide banking stress tests for 2023, with baseline assumptions for Cyprus providing for 2.5% GDP growth, followed by 3.1% for 2024 and 2025. ECB supervisors

Upskilling needed for digital transformation

The digital transformation journey has begun, but Cyprus needs more skilled tech professionals to see it through, Deputy Minister of Innovation and Digital Policy Kyriacos Kokkinos said. “The greatest weakness of Cyprus

A huge few days ahead

By Craig Erlam   We’re seeing plenty of caution in the markets this week which is perhaps not entirely surprising given what lies ahead. Earnings season isn’t going as well as hoped and

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Household debt dips to 77% of GDP

Household debt reached €20 bln, equivalent to 77% of Gross Domestic Product in Q3 2022, marking a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter due to the increase in GDP, according to

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Turkey blamed for enabling illegal migration

Turkey is behind mass irregular migration to Cyprus, said Interior Minister Nicos Nouris during a review of his term in office. Nouris said that despite European efforts, there was no response on behalf

Crypto market cap up 35% in January

The crypto market cap jumped by 35% in January and hit $1.08 trln this week, as the world’s largest and most expensive cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, began 2023 on a positive note, bringing some

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