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Cyprus On Track For Robust Economic Growth: New Projections Reveal Positive Trends

In a significant update, credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS has revised its economic projections for Cyprus, showcasing a notably positive outlook for the nation’s economy.As per the latest forecasts, Cyprus is poised for a stronger economic trajectory, with the agency enhancing its 2025 GDP growth expectations by 0.3 percentage points, now anticipating a total expansion of 3.1%.

The unemployment figures also indicate good news, with predictions of a reduction to 4.9% in 2025—a 0.2 percentage point improvement from December’s forecast. This trend is expected to carry into 2026, maintaining a 4.9% rate.

Compared to other European countries, Cyprus is projected to outpace the average growth rate, joining the ranks of nations like Denmark, Spain, and Malta in swift economic progression. The surge is attributed to robust net export growth, favorable domestic investment conditions, and increasing consumer demand. These are encouraging signs for anyone considering investing in Cyprus, especially with its reopened digital nomad visa applications.

Recent upgrades in Cyprus’ credit rating—from BBB (high) to A (low) with a positive outlook—underscore the resilience and potential of its economy. Key factors include significant debt reduction, with public debt expected to decline from 96.5% of GDP in 2021 to 56.7% by 2026, supported by strong economic growth and fiscal surpluses.

However, future improvements depend on sustained debt reduction and resilience against geopolitical and fiscal challenges. A potential downgrade might occur if public debt or banking liabilities rise sharply.

These forecasts highlight the optimistic economic atmosphere in Cyprus, making it an attractive spot for potential investments and financial activities.

Eurobank Plans €1 Billion Investment In AI And Digital Banking By 2028

Eurobank plans to invest about €1 billion in technology from 2025 through 2028, its largest technology investment program to date. The Banking Forward strategy focuses on digital banking, artificial intelligence, customer experience and a “phygital” model combining digital services with face-to-face support.

Digital Banking Dominates Customer Activity

Digital channels already account for 96% of Eurobank transactions, with 61% completed through the Eurobank Mobile App. Among customers aged 35 and under, digital adoption reaches 94%.

Customers make about 574 million annual logins across e/m-banking and more than 1 million digital transactions each day. During the first half of 2026, one in three banking products was acquired digitally.

AI Moves Into Everyday Banking

Eurobank is expanding the use of AI through tools including EVA, its digital customer assistant, and myEVA, an AI-powered voice assistant for employees. The technology is also being applied to mortgage assessments, customer feedback analysis and contractual documents.

The bank’s technology architecture is built around five areas: digital channels, customer experience orchestration, data and AI, core banking, and infrastructure and cloud. About 50% of its applications and digital channels are already cloud-based.

Investment Extends Beyond Technology

The program is intended to reshape how Eurobank operates, combining automation and AI with employee development and human support. The bank says the approach is designed to improve services while maintaining access to face-to-face banking when customers need it.

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