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Cyprus Stock Exchange Launches €50 Million 13-Week Treasury Bills

New Treasury Bills Debut With €50 Million Value

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has taken a decisive step by authorizing the issuance of new 13-week government treasury bills, totaling €50 million. The successful auction on June 12, 2026, has set the stage for a robust addition to the government securities market.

Treasury Bill Details And Structure

This new issue consists of 50,000 individual treasury bills, each with a nominal value of €1,000. Marked as the 6th installment of the 2026 series, these securities will be listed under the trading symbol TB13F26 and identified by the unique ISIN code CY0241470810. In alignment with market practices, the bills will not bear any interest.

Issuance And Settlement Timeline

The official issuance is scheduled for June 19, 2026, with simultaneous entry into both the Central Securities Depository and the Central Registry. Trading is expected to commence briskly on the same day, underlining the market’s commitment to efficient transaction processing.

Administrative Actions And Market Implications

In a strategic administrative maneuver, the CSE has also suspended trading of the prior 3rd issue of the 2026 series treasury bills, coded TB13C26, from June 16 to June 18, 2026. This temporary suspension is intended to ensure the proper settlement of transactions before the deliberate removal of these older securities from the exchange and depository records.

Cyprus Employment Rises 1.7% To 525,167 In Q2 2026

Cyprus employment increased 1.7% year over year to an estimated 525,167 people in the second quarter of 2026, according to the state statistical service, Cystat. Employees accounted for 472,254 of the total, while 52,913 were self-employed. The increase points to continued labor market growth across both wage employment and independent work.

Trade, Construction And Leisure Lead Employment Growth

Wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair, recorded some of the strongest employment gains, alongside construction and arts, entertainment and recreation.

Those sectors are closely linked to domestic economic activity, with trade reflecting consumer demand and construction reflecting investment. Employment growth in leisure-related industries also points to continued activity in consumer-facing services.

Hours Worked Rise Faster Than Employment

Labor input increased faster than headcount. Cystat estimated that employees and other workers put in 246.57 million hours during the second quarter, up 2.2% from a year earlier.

The increase suggests that businesses were not only employing more people but also recording higher total hours worked. Wholesale and retail trade, construction, and arts, entertainment and recreation again recorded the strongest gains.

Labor Market Expansion Remains Broad-Based

The combination of higher employment and hours worked points to continued expansion in Cyprus’ labor market during the second quarter. The pace remains moderate, but gains across several major sectors indicate that labor demand continued to support economic activity.

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