Consumer activity in Cyprus accelerated sharply in October 2025, demonstrating strong spending capacity across key retail segments. Data released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) reveals that the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade - a measure of actual goods sold - increased by 10.1% compared to the same month last year. The corresponding Turnover Value Index also saw a significant climb, rising by...
Cyprus's economic expansion remained strong in the third quarter of 2025, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate estimated at a steady 3.6% in real terms (seasonally adjusted) compared to the same period in 2024. The figure, released by the Statistical Service (Cystat), confirms the economy’s sustained momentum, largely driven by key service sectors. Key Sectors Propel Growth The positive...
The implementation of Cyprus’s revised urban planning incentives for affordable housing production is generating significant interest from developers, with 32 planning permit applications filed since the new policy tools were introduced in June 2024. Data submitted to the House of Representatives by the Ministry of Interior provides a comprehensive overview of the activity, with Limassol emerging as the...
Cyprus is actively integrating the European Tourism Agenda 2030 into its national strategy, focusing on sustainability and digital readiness to navigate the sector's evolving landscape. This commitment was highlighted by Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis at a recent conference hosted by the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises. Pillars of the New Era Koumis affirmed that the government has...
The Cypriot banking system experienced robust net growth in both lending and deposits in October 2025. Data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) confirms that total loans recorded a net monthly increase of €336.6 million, pushing the annual growth rate to a significant 10.2%. Concurrently, total deposits grew by over €412 million during the month. Lending Market Accelerates The total...
The economic climate in Cyprus remained largely unchanged in November, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) holding firm at levels similar to October. The latest Business and Consumer Survey from the Economics Research Centre (CypERC) at the University of Cyprus revealed that a deterioration in the key services sector was successfully neutralized by rising confidence across all other business...
Cyprus’s construction sector is undergoing a shift toward larger, more capital-intensive developments, according to the latest data from the state Statistical Service (Cystat). While the number of building permits issued in the first seven months of 2025 recorded a notable 14.0% decline compared to the same period in 2024, the aggregated financial metrics painted a strong picture of...
Cyprus's Treasury reported on Monday that the implementation of the state budget through the end of October 2025 reached 65% for revenues and 59% for expenditures. While these implementation rates are lower than the previous year (75% revenue, 64% expenditure in 2024), the Ministry of Finance clarified that this is primarily a technical effect of robust debt management, rather than a weakening of core...
Cypriot residents demonstrated a significant surge in their travel habits in 2024, with overall participation in overnight trips—both within Cyprus and abroad—rising by 9.1%. A total of 543,526 residents took at least one personal trip of an overnight duration, up from 498,026 in 2023, according to figures released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. The data points to a key behavioural shift: a...
Cyprus has received a clean bill of health from the European Court of Auditors, with the institution's 2024 annual report recording zero audit findings for the country. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced this significant achievement following a meeting with Cypriot Member of the Court of Auditors of the EU, Lefteris Christoforou. Leading the Way in EU Fund Utilisation The Minister highlighted...
