Unlocking Potential: Eurobank And National Bank Of Greece Ratings Update

by News Editor

April 10, 2025

In an insightful update by Morningstar DBRS, Eurobank S.A. has been given a nod towards future growth with a shift in its outlook to positive. Meanwhile, the National Bank of Greece holds steady with a stable outlook. These changes come amidst evolving financial strategies and market dynamics.

Eurobank’s Positive Trajectory

Eurobank’s recent rating boost results from its enhanced capability to secure profitability and asset quality, post its strategic acquisition of Hellenic Bank in Cyprus. Anticipated moderate profitability, bolstered by loan growth and revenue diversification, offsets the challenges of lower interest rates and rising operational costs.

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National Bank Of Greece’s Steady Path

Despite facing potential declines in profitability due to economic factors, the National Bank of Greece remains fortified. Its robust capital reserves and asset quality improvements provide a solid foundation against external economic pressures. The bank’s ongoing strategies in issuing new loans and optimizing costs indicate resilience.

Conclusion

The evolving financial strategies of Eurobank and the National Bank of Greece signify a transformative period for these institutions as they navigate complex economic landscapes. Stakeholders worldwide watch closely as these banks aim to maintain a robust economic stance amidst global market shifts.

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Cyprus Has One Of The EU’s Oldest Teaching Workforces

by News Editor

August 18, 2026

Only 3% of teachers in Cyprus are under 30, putting the country alongside Portugal for the lowest share of young teachers in the European Union, according to a European Commission report. The figure is well below the EU average of 8%, while Malta has the highest proportion at 17%, followed by Belgium and Luxembourg at around 15%.

Cyprus is also the only EU member state identified in the report as having a surplus of teachers, despite the workforce being relatively old.

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Older Teachers Remain Highly Satisfied

The teaching profession appears to remain attractive to those already working in it. In 2024, 73% of Cypriot teachers said they were satisfied with their salaries, compared with just 37.3% across the EU. Job satisfaction was also high, reaching 93% in Cyprus versus 90% across the bloc.

The age gap is particularly visible in secondary education, where teachers in Cyprus averaged 46 years old in 2024, compared with 45 across OECD member states. Only 4% were under 30, while 33% were aged 50 or older.

Reform Could Change The System

The findings come as Cyprus moves toward the final stage of its teacher evaluation reform. Until August next year, vacancies will continue to be divided between the old appointment list and the newer system introduced in 2015.

From next September, first-appointment vacancies will be filled exclusively through the new list. The European Commission has meanwhile called for stronger efforts to attract and retain younger teachers, including through better working conditions and greater support for people entering the profession.

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