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Invest Cyprus Signs Strategic MoU to Enhance Business Ecosystem

Strengthening Business Competitiveness

Invest Cyprus and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (Selk) have formalized their commitment to a robust partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic agreement aims to fortify the nation’s business ecosystem by fostering increased collaboration and leveraging each organization’s unique expertise.

Unifying Expertise and Driving Investment

The MoU establishes a structured framework for cooperative initiatives, including business meetings, conferences, roundtables, and the development of sector-specific reports. Both organizations are poised to exchange vital insights on regulatory and economic trends, ultimately positioning Cyprus as an appealing destination for foreign direct investment. This coordinated approach is designed to elevate professional services and drive economic growth.

A Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future

Evgenios Evgeniou, chairman of Invest Cyprus, remarked that the alliance mirrors a collective mission to enhance Cyprus’ international competitiveness while cultivating a transparent, sustainable, and thriving business environment. Similarly, Odysseas Christodoulou, chairman of Selk, emphasized that the agreement will further solidify the existing collaboration between the two entities, paving the way for increased job creation and long-term economic development.

Positioning Cyprus on the Global Stage

This high-profile partnership not only underscores the commitment of both organizations to advance Cyprus as a premier international business and investment hub but also reinforces the country’s dedication to upholding professional standards, transparency, and competitive focus in its economic agenda. By actively promoting innovation and regulatory excellence, Cyprus is set to emerge as a formidable player in the global business arena.

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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