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Inflation In Cyprus Drops To 0.6% In October, Reaching A Three-year Low

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus decreased to 0.6% in October, marking the lowest level recorded in over three years. This drop has largely been attributed to falling prices in petroleum products, which have had a significant impact on overall inflation.

Data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat) indicated that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October 2024 rose by 0.16 points, reaching 118.64 units, compared to 118.48 units in September. Over the first ten months of the year, from January to October 2024, the CPI showed a year-on-year increase of 1.8%.

By economic category, the most substantial annual decrease was noted in petroleum products, which declined by 12.75%. On a month-to-month basis, agricultural products experienced the largest drop, registering a decrease of 2.17% compared to September.

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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