Between 2016-2017, the number of high-growth enterprises increased by more than the EU average in 16 EU Member States, the spike was highest in Cyprus (57%). However, the absolute number of high-growth enterprises in Cyprus is relatively low (102 in 2016 and 160 in 2017). Slovenia came second (20%), followed by Finland (19%) the Netherlands … Continue reading EUROPE: CYPRUS SEES BIGGEST INCREASE IN HIGH-GROWTH ENTERPRISES
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 7.8% in February 2019, stable compared with January 2019 and down from 8.5% in February 2018. This remains the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since October 2008. The EU28 unemployment rate was 6.5% in February 2019, stable compared with January 2019 and down from 7.1% … Continue reading UNEMPLOYMENT IN CYPRUS DROPS TO 7.1%
Invest Cyprus (the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency), accompanied by leading Cypriot companies active in the professional services and real estate development sectors, participated in the international MIPIM Exhibition (Marché International des Professionnels de l’ Immobillier), which took place at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France between 12-15 March. MIPIM is considered to be the … Continue reading PROMOTING CYPRUS AT THE MIPIM INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY EXHIBITION IN CANNES
Kanika Hotels & Resorts, one of Cyprus’ leading hotel groups, now celebrates the addition of the highly-anticipated luxurious 5-star Amavi hotel. Carving out novel territory as the first custom designed couples-only hotel on the sun-kissed island, the idyllic Amavi stands proud as the flagship of Kanika’s Made for TwoTM brand. As such, it heralds a … Continue reading AMAVI: CYPRUS’ FIRST COUPLES-ONLY HOTEL OPENS ITS DOORS
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Hellenic Bank (HB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to B+ from `B` and Viability Rating (VR) to b+ from b. The Outlook on the Long-Term IDR is Stable. Moreover, it has affirmed Bank of Cyprus (BoC) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at B- and Viability Rating (VR) at `B-`. The Outlook … Continue reading FITCH UPGRADES HELLENIC BANK AFTER CO-OP DEAL
In the recent years Cyprus has become by far one of the most attractive destinations for property investment in the Mediterranean region. Although the real estate industry in Cyprus was negatively affected by the global financial crisis and the domestic banking crisis between the years 2008 and 2015, it has successfully spiraled out of the … Continue reading CYPRUS REAL ESTATE: STILL AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT?
