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Cyprus Official Champions Strategic Investment At London Forum

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 26, 2026

Government Commitment To Sustainable Growth

Deputy Minister to the President, Irene Piki, is heading to London to participate in a landmark investment forum, titled ‘Investing In Cyprus: Risk, Returns And FDI Flows In The Innovation Corridor’. The conference is organized by Invest Cyprus in collaboration with the Financial Times and will be held on February 26 at Bracken House.

Fostering Cross-Continental Dialogue

The forum will bring together fund managers, institutional investors and business leaders from the UK and Europe. The event forms part of Cyprus’ broader strategy aimed at strengthening its international investment profile and expanding engagement with global capital markets.

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Insights On Regional And Global Investment Trends

Discussions will focus on investment opportunities in the Eastern Mediterranean amid shifting global economic conditions. The programme opens with remarks from Jacopo Dettoni, Editor of fDi Intelligence, followed by a welcome address from Invest Cyprus Chairman Evgenios Evgeniou.

Comprehensive Analysis Of Capital Deployment

Panels will examine key sectors including technology, energy transition and real assets. Participants will discuss opportunities in ICT, renewable energy projects such as solar and wind, and sustainable real estate development, alongside investment structures relevant to UK institutional investors.

Navigating Geopolitical And Regulatory Complexity

Additional sessions will address geopolitical risk and portfolio strategy, comparing the Eastern Mediterranean with other European markets. A dedicated discussion titled The Regulators’ Agenda – Rule Of Law, AIFMD And Investor Protection will focus on Cyprus’ regulatory framework, EU alignment and investor safeguards.

Fostering Private Equity And Venture Capital Innovations

The programme concludes with a panel on private equity and venture capital, covering deal structures, governance practices and exit strategies across Cyprus and the wider region.

Aligning Local Reforms With Global Investment Trends

Participants include George Theocharides, Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), and Philokypros Roussounides, Secretary General of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve). Deputy Minister Piki is expected to outline ongoing government reforms aimed at strengthening investor confidence and supporting long-term economic stability.

Positioning Cyprus As A Hub Of Stability And Opportunity

The forum reflects Cyprus’ efforts to attract international capital by promoting regulatory stability, sector diversification and stronger links with European investors. Organisers expect the discussions to support continued investment flows into the country’s priority sectors.

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EU Farm Output Prices Decline For The First Time In Nine Months

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 12, 2026

EU Market Adjustments Signal New Price Trends

Agricultural output prices across the European Union declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a shift after several quarters of increases. Data from Eurostat shows that farm gate prices fell by 1.9% compared with the same period in 2024.

Crisis of Declining Prices In Select Markets

Cyprus recorded one of the more notable decreases in agricultural input costs among EU member states, with prices falling by 2.6% compared with Q4 2024. The reduction eased cost pressures for the local agricultural sector following periods of higher prices earlier in 2025. Across the EU, prices for goods and services consumed in agriculture remained relatively stable. Non-investment inputs such as energy, fertilisers and feedingstuffs showed limited overall changes during the quarter.

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Country-Specific Divergence In Price Movements

Eurostat data highlights considerable variation across member states. Fifteen EU countries recorded declines in agricultural output prices. Belgium registered the largest decrease at 12.9%, followed by Lithuania (8.2%) and Germany (6.0%). At the same time, twelve countries reported increases in output prices. Ireland recorded the strongest rise at 6.8%, followed by Slovenia (5.6%) and Malta (4.2%).

Stability In Agricultural Inputs Amid Commodity Shifts

Agricultural input prices also showed mixed developments. Eleven member states recorded declines, including Cyprus (2.6%), Belgium (2.1%) and Sweden (2.0%). Other countries experienced moderate increases, including Lithuania (4.2%), Ireland (3.3%) and Romania (2.5%). Among major agricultural commodities, milk prices declined by 4.1% while cereal prices fell by 8.9% across the EU. In contrast, fertilisers and soil improvers increased by 7.9%, reflecting continued volatility in input markets.

Outlook For EU Agriculture

The latest Eurostat data points to uneven price developments across the EU agricultural sector. While input prices remained broadly stable in many markets, movements in output prices varied significantly between member states. These trends highlight the need for farmers and policymakers to adapt to shifting commodity prices and changing cost structures across the European agricultural market.