Cyprus Banking Leaders Spotlight Economic Transformation In Brussels

Overview Of A Strategic Brussels Visit

A delegation from the Association of Cyprus Banks spent two productive days in Brussels, presenting the robust performance of Cyprus’ economy and banking sector to key stakeholders, regulators, and industry experts. The visit underscored the enduring stability and progressive reforms that have redefined the nation’s financial landscape.

Showcasing Stability In A Changing Global Environment

During an exclusive presentation held at Bloomberg’s Brussels headquarters, the delegation, led by Marios Skandalis, Director General of ACB, along with senior executives from major Cypriot banks, including Bank of Cyprus (Deputy CEO Charis Pouangare), Eurobank Limited Cyprus (Deputy CEO Haris Hambakis), and Alpha Bank Cyprus (CEO Miltos Michaelas), detailed the banking sector’s journey through a decade of reforms. Their discussions highlighted how Cyprus’ financial institutions have achieved enhanced regulatory compliance, improved risk management, and increased resilience amid persistent geopolitical challenges and rapid technological change.

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Building On A Legacy Of International Outreach

This Brussels initiative builds on earlier successful missions in the United States, where strategic roadshows played a pivotal role in reshaping perceptions of Cyprus as a trustworthy financial center. Those earlier efforts not only improved correspondent banking relationships with key American institutions but also highlighted significant strides in anti-money laundering (AML) practices, regulatory enhancements, and overall fiscal health.

Forging A New Chapter In European Finance

The recent engagement in Brussels marks a pivotal shift from merely defending the sector’s reputation towards actively promoting its broader achievements. Today, Cyprus’ banking institutions stand as beacons of stability, strengthened governance, and financial robustness within the European financial system. This transformation positions Cypriot banks to serve global markets better, underscoring their commitment to operational excellence and regulatory integrity in an increasingly complex global economic environment.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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