Bank Of Cyprus Earns ‘Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025’ Accolade

by News Editor

March 17, 2025

The esteemed Global Banking & Finance Review has recognized Bank of Cyprus with the coveted ‘Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025’ award. This accolade firmly cements the bank’s status as a leader in the financial sector of Cyprus.

In their announcement, the bank highlighted this honor as a reflection of their commitment to exceptional Private and Affluent banking services, tailored perfectly to meet the diverse needs of high-net-worth individuals. Central to their success is the PrivilEDGE Value Proposition, a bespoke service offering personalized relationship management and unique lifestyle perks.

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Christos M. Ioannou, Head of Private and Affluent Banking, expressed, “Being recognized as the Best Private Bank in Cyprus for 2025 demonstrates our persistent dedication to providing bespoke banking services and personalized investment solutions to our clients.”

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards aim to acknowledge global institutions for their outstanding performance and leadership. This award solidifies Bank of Cyprus’s position in the market and its unwavering drive to exceed client expectations.

For more insights into Cyprus’s exceptional advancements, consider exploring why Larnaca was named Green City of Cyprus.

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Cyprus Property Deals Reach €286 Million Despite Second-Quarter Uncertainty

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 28, 2026

Cyprus’ high-end property market remained active in the first half of 2026, although geopolitical uncertainty may have weighed on investment activity during the second quarter.

€286.4 Million Across The 50 Largest Deals

Property transactions worth a combined €286.4 million ranked among Cyprus’ 50 highest-value deals completed between January and June, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire.

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Examining the country’s biggest sales across all districts, the report found that the 10 largest transactions alone accounted for €161.7 million, highlighting the concentration of activity at the upper end of the market.

Limassol Extends Its Lead

A €55 million sale involving a building and adjoining fields in Moni was the largest property transaction recorded during the period.

Six of the country’s 10 biggest deals took place in Limassol, with a combined value of €117.2 million. Paphos followed with three transactions worth €35.5 million, while Larnaca recorded one €9 million sale.

Across the broader ranking, Limassol’s 10 largest transactions reached €148.2 million, representing 51.7% of the total value of the top 50 deals. Paphos followed with €68.8 million (24%), while Nicosia recorded €26.7 million. Famagusta narrowly surpassed Larnaca, reaching €21.4 million compared with €21.2 million.

Land Continues To Drive High-Value Deals

According to Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou, land acquisitions continue to dominate Cyprus’ largest property transactions.

“The land market dominates the list of the 10 highest-value property transactions, with seven sales involving fields and plots.”

Many of those sites are expected to be developed into luxury residential and hospitality projects, he added.

Office Demand Remains Strong

Growing demand for office space also reflects the expansion of international companies establishing operations in Cyprus, Loizou said.

“We continue to observe growing demand for office properties, reflecting the expansion of the new ecosystem of international companies that has been establishing itself in Cyprus in recent years.”

Eight of the 10 largest transactions were completed during the first quarter of 2026, with activity slowing in the following three months.

Loizou said the slowdown may reflect investor caution linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which appears to have influenced investment decisions during the second quarter.

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