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DBRS Morningstar Elevates Cyprus’s Credit Rating, Bolstering Economic Confidence

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 22, 2025

Robust Fiscal Recovery Propels Cyprus’s Rating Upgrade

The internationally respected ratings firm DBRS Morningstar has raised Cyprus’s sovereign credit rating from ‘A(Low)’ to ‘A’, while adjusting its outlook from ‘positive’ to ‘stable’. The upgrade reflects the island’s rapid public debt reduction and strong economic indicators, with expectations that further improvements will continue in the coming years.

Fiscal Discipline and Debt Reduction

Recent fiscal data reveals a significant decline in the general government debt as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), dropping from 96.5% in December 2021 to 64.3% by March 2025. This reduction is attributed to substantial fiscal surpluses and robust nominal GDP growth driven by strong domestic demand and expanding service exports. DBRS Morningstar anticipates that the debt-to-GDP ratio will maintain its downward trajectory as the government continues to deliver large surpluses and favorable economic conditions prevail.

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Structural Reforms and Revenue Growth

Beyond cyclic factors, structural improvements have bolstered Cyprus’s fiscal performance. An uptick in income tax revenues, largely due to the relocation of numerous companies to Cyprus, has significantly enhanced government income. The government’s Annual Progress Report outlines projected fiscal surpluses of 3.5% of GDP in 2025 and 3.7% for the period 2026-2028, with forecasts suggesting that government debt will drop to 43.3% of GDP by 2028.

Stable Political Environment and Strategic Governance

The stable political backdrop and resilient domestic banking sector underscore Cyprus’s robust economic framework. The country’s prudent fiscal and economic policies, combined with moderate interest burdens, have consistently received favorable evaluations by international rating agencies. While challenges remain—such as the limited size of an economy centered on services, relatively low labor productivity, and a significant current account deficit—the integration into the European Union continues to strengthen institutional quality and governance standards.

Enhanced Investor Confidence and Future Prospects

Cyprus’s recent rating upgrade has galvanized investor confidence by positioning the nation well within the high-investment grade spectrum. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos emphasized that the latest upgrade from DBRS Morningstar is a clear testament to Cyprus’s rational economic policies and fiscal discipline. He noted that this marks the second upgrade for the country in 2025, underscoring a sustained commitment to favorable economic policies that not only promote growth but also secure fiscal stability in the face of global uncertainties.

Outlook: Securing Growth and Attracting Investment

Looking ahead, the government remains committed to maintaining stringent financial policies while implementing a social strategy to support vulnerable groups and the small and medium-sized sector. With the momentum of continuous fiscal enhancements and a favorable policy environment, Cyprus is well-positioned to attract foreign investments, enhance competitiveness, and generate new employment opportunities.

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by News Editor

August 24, 2026

Courts Are Still Applying Old Copyright Rules To AI

AI companies train models on enormous amounts of published material, including books, articles and academic research. Whether using that content without authors’ permission violates copyright law remains unresolved.

Much of the debate centres on fair use, which allows copyrighted material to be used without permission in certain circumstances. Courts consider factors such as the purpose of the use, how much material was involved and its impact on the original market.

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Anthropic Case Sets An Important Precedent

A major case involving Anthropic and a group of authors provided one of the clearest rulings so far. Judge William Alsup found that using copyrighted books to train AI models was lawful, comparing the process to people reading and studying literature before creating something new.

Anthropic was nevertheless ordered to pay $1.5 billion in a settlement. The penalty concerned books the company had obtained from illegal online libraries rather than the AI training itself.

For AI companies, that distinction could prove significant because it separates studying copyrighted material from directly copying it.

Competition Could Be The Key Issue

A case involving Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence offers a different perspective. A court ruled that Ross could not claim fair use after using Reuters’ copyrighted material to develop a competing AI-powered legal research platform.

The decision suggests courts may be less willing to consider AI training fair use when copyrighted content is used to build a product that directly competes with the original.

For authors, an unresolved question is whether AI-generated content should be considered competition for the works used to train these models.

The Law Has Yet To Catch Up

US copyright law predates generative AI by decades, leaving courts to apply old principles to new technology. Questions also remain over copyright protection for AI-generated works. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, a court ruled that material created entirely by AI cannot receive copyright protection.

Major AI companies remain involved in copyright litigation, and different courts could reach different conclusions. For now, there is no universal rule: the legality of AI training will depend on the circumstances of each case and how courts ultimately interpret copyright and fair use.