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Cyprus Accelerates Digital Future: President Meets with Oracle To Drive Transformation

This week, President Nikos Christodoulides engaged in pivotal discussions with Luke Kowalski, Oracle’s Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Compliance. The focus? Accelerating Cyprus’ journey into the digital future.

The Role Of Oracle In Cyprus’ Transformation

The meeting centered around the development of robust cloud infrastructure and strategies to propel the nation’s economy. As shared by government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis on LinkedIn, Oracle is poised to play a crucial role in meeting Cyprus’ strategic ambitions.

Building Local Talent And Opportunities

An exciting element discussed was a skills development initiative aimed at nurturing local tech talent and enhancing job opportunities. This move positions Cyprus as a key player in the Eastern Mediterranean’s tech landscape, leveraging its strategic location.

Cyprus As A Tech Hub

With attractive tax incentives and a stable political environment, Cyprus is rapidly becoming a regional hub for tech innovation. The collaboration with Oracle underscores the government’s vision of establishing the island as a beacon of digital governance and innovation.

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

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.

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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