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Middle Eastern Crisis: Economic Impact And Strategic Policy Responses

Economic Disruption In The Middle East

The crisis in the Middle East is affecting domestic economies, with implications for households and businesses. In a recent statement, Democratic Vigilance called on the government to prepare a response plan to address short-term impacts and plan for a prolonged crisi

Strengthening Tourism And Energy Sectors

The group identified tourism as a priority sector, proposing measures to limit losses during the current season. Recommendations have been submitted to the Minister of Finance. It also called for targeted policies on electricity and fuel, similar to measures introduced after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to contain inflationary pressures.

Social Safety Nets And Investment Initiatives

Proposals further call for targeted income support for vulnerable demographics, such as low-income earners, families with children, students, retirees, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, there is a strong push to accelerate investments in energy storage and promote the installation of photovoltaic systems. These initiatives aim to stimulate public investment projects that will reinforce the domestic economy should the crisis extend into the medium term.

Leveraging European Recovery Funds And Fiscal Prudence

Authorities are urged to accelerate the use of the Recovery Fund and other co-financed programmes to access EU resources. Democratic Vigilance also called for a disciplined fiscal approach, avoiding policy decisions that could increase economic instability.

Call For Unified Action

Ultimately, the Democratic Vigilance is closely monitoring the situation and advocates for a concerted effort among policymakers. The objective is clear: to shield households and businesses from the cascading effects of this crisis through coordinated and resolute action.

Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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