Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Foundation on Monday announced that it is joining forces with Israel’s Ministry of Science and Technology, in order to boost collaboration and cross-border relations in the field of research and innovation. According to the announcement, the Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) and the Israeli ministry have launched a joint funding initiative, with a total budget of €1.8 million, with €900,000 allocated to each country.

Andreas Michael, the owner and managing director of CyView Developers, recently shared insights into the economic outlook and prospects for the construction sector in Cyprus for 2024, including how the country is affected by regional conflicts.

The Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday hosted its ‘Partner Day’ conference at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, in an effort to further foster collaboration between Cyprus’ research and business communities.

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) displayed its expertise at the 2024 CG Summit Cyprus, a notable gathering hosted by the Legal500, which saw the participation of legal professionals, industry experts, and key decision-makers from across the country.

Vice President and Senior Analyst at Moody’s risk assessment group Haiko Peters this week praised the Cypriot’s economy steady improvement, referencing both its growth and ability to weather a tumultuous global economic environment.

Our firm’s Tech Law department is now a proud member of the SECUR-EU Project Consortium, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in SMEs and Critical Infrastructure across the European Union.

As part of our Continuing Professional Development training, last week SOTERIS PITTAS & CO LLC, delivered two consecutive in-house seminars which were presented by our newly promoted Partner, Mr. Kyriakos Pittas, on the subject of “Liquidation of Companies”.

In a morning filled with achievements, connections, and shared aspirations, the Successful Business Leaders’ Club marked its triumphant 3rd anniversary. This celebratory event was not only a testament to the club’s growth but also an opportunity to honour and recognise the vision of Natalia Kardash in bringing together business leaders from across Cyprus. The morning was a perfect blend of acknowledging accomplishments, sharing insights, and building connections among like-minded professionals.

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) approved on Friday Eurobank’s bid to acquire Hellenic Bank’s share capital. The decision was taken with a majority vote in favour of the acquisition, an announcement by the CPC said.

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) this week released a quarterly report showing that the interest rate on household deposits with a maturity of up to one year increased to 2.29 per cent, up from 2.01 per cent in the previous month. At the same time, the interest rate on deposits from non-financial corporations decreased slightly to 2.19 per cent, compared to 2.29 per cent in the previous month.