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Cyprus Invites Amazon To Bolster Its Digital Landscape

In an ambitious step to enhance its digital future, Cyprus has officially invited tech giant Amazon to take part in its burgeoning digital ecosystem. The initiative was announced following a pivotal meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Amazon’s senior vice president, Panos Panayi, who shares roots with Cyprus.

Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis revealed that the discussions focused on Amazon’s potential to significantly contribute to Cyprus’s technological scene. Key points included the enhancement of research and development and capitalizing on Cyprus’s highly skilled scientific community and favorable regulatory environment.

This collaboration aims to expedite the island’s digital transformation through the development of crucial infrastructures like small-scale data centers and cutting-edge cloud technologies.

Cyprus’s strategic move positions it as a promising hub for tech investments, aligning with its goal to become a tech-forward nation and elevate its standing in the global digital economy.

Cyprus Construction Price Index Rises Amid Cost Pressures

The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) shows that the Price Index of Construction Materials in Cyprus reached 118.89 points in January 2026, based on a 2021 average of 100. Compared with December 2025, the index increased by 0.12%, indicating gradual price adjustments across the sector.

Year-Over-Year Growth

On an annual basis, the index recorded a 1.09% increase compared with January of the previous year. The rise reflects ongoing changes in contractor costs and highlights evolving market conditions within the construction industry.

Commodity-Specific Movements

The report provides a detailed breakdown by material category. Minerals recorded the strongest annual increase at 2.91%, followed by electromechanical products at 2.55%. Products made from wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics rose by 1.19%, while mineral products increased by 0.97%. In contrast, metallic products declined by 0.49%.

Volatility In Sub-Categories

More pronounced changes were observed within specific sub-categories. Mineral aggregates rose by 8.34%, while stones increased by 4.97% compared with January 2025. Electrical fixtures posted a 4.65% increase. Iron and steel products declined by 1.73%, and ceramics and cement continued to trend lower, falling by 1.47% and 1.38% respectively.

Methodological Insights

The index is calculated as a weighted average based on the expenditure share of sampled materials during the 2021 base year. Prices are collected monthly from a range of suppliers, using the 15th of each month as the reference date and excluding VAT. The Construction Costs Index applies specifically to new residential buildings.

This detailed analysis not only sheds light on current market trends but also offers stakeholders a robust framework for understanding the underlying cost dynamics in Cyprus’s construction materials market.

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