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Cyprus Raises €50 Million In Treasury Bill Auction

Robust Demand For Short-Term Securities

The Public Debt Management Office, operating under the Ministry of Finance, concluded a 13-week treasury bill auction that successfully raised €50 million. With total bids reaching €89.7 million, the results underscore vigorous investor interest in Cyprus government debt amid a stable market environment.

Diverse Investor Participation

Allocation strategies played a pivotal role in achieving distribution balance. A dedicated allocation of €25 million was assigned to the Special Fund for Pension Benefits at a weighted average price of 99.4839, while the remaining €25 million was allocated to private investors. This diversified approach ensures broad market coverage, catering to both institutional mandates and private-sector portfolios.

Stable Yields Reflecting Market Conditions

The auction delivered a weighted average yield of 2.05%, with accepted yields ranging between 2.00% and 2.07%. Such tight pricing demonstrates the resilience of investor confidence, aligning closely with Cyprus’ strategic funding targets. The auction’s performance is indicative of the nation’s steady fiscal management and its capacity to attract sustained market interest in its short-duration instruments.

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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