Tag Archives: Cyprus

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development appoints Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States

(IN BRIEF) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has appointed Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States, effective from 1 June 2026. Based in Warsaw, she will oversee the Bank’s activities across eight countries in … Read the full press release

Europe’s Legal Tech Momentum Is Reshaping the Economics of Litigation Finance

AI is rapidly transforming legal workflows across Europe, making analysis faster and more cost-efficient The European Union is setting global standards with the AI Act, increasing regulatory oversight on legal AI use AI tools are helping investors assess complex multi-jurisdiction … Read the full press release

AI adoption reshapes litigation finance strategy at Orivante Holdings

Orivante Holdings Ltd has integrated AI across its full investment workflow, from case assessment to investor reporting AI is helping reduce the high costs of manual legal review, making smaller investment sizes more viable The firm can evaluate a broader … Read the full press release

Orivante Holdings Deploys AI Tools to Broaden Investor Access in Litigation Finance

(IN BRIEF) Orivante Holdings Ltd, a Cyprus-based investment firm focused on litigation finance, has integrated AI across its entire investment lifecycle—from case evaluation and due diligence to investor reporting. By using AI for tasks such as case scoring, jurisdictional analysis, … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Strategic Investments in Cyprus with Major Funding for Education Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group achieved a record level of financing activity in Cyprus in 2025, providing €372 million to support a wide range of sectors including education, infrastructure, healthcare, cultural heritage, and SMEs. A major component of … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat CNES Thales Alenia Space and Safran Launch Joint Program to Develop Optical Communications for Hellas Sat 5

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat has signed a cooperation agreement with CNES, Thales Alenia Space and Safran to develop a laser-based optical communications system for the Hellas Sat 5 geostationary satellite and a corresponding ground station in Cyprus. The project will … Read the full press release

Expro deploys new ELITE Composition™ service for first time offshore Cyprus, transforming onsite fluid analysis in oil exploration

(IN BRIEF) Expro has achieved the first deployment of its ELITE Composition™ service in an exploration well offshore Cyprus, allowing laboratory-standard hydrocarbon analysis directly at the rig site within eight hours. This innovation replaces traditional months-long laboratory testing, significantly cutting … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Iberdrola join forces to expand wind capacity and energy security in Greece

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €25.9 million green financing agreement with Iberdrola for the construction of the 22.5 MW Gatza wind farm in central Greece. The financing package includes €10 million from EIB resources and … Read the full press release

First InvestEU Guarantee in Cyprus unlocks €62.5 million in new financing for SMEs and start-ups through EIF and Eurobank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has signed the first InvestEU Guarantee agreement in Cyprus through the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Eurobank, creating up to €62.5 million in new loans for SMEs and start-ups. Backed by EU support, … Read the full press release

EIB supports Joltie with €17.5 million financing to roll out 2,200 EV charging points in Greece and Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved up to €17.5 million in venture debt financing for Joltie SA, a Greek EV charging operator, to install about 2,200 new charging points in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Supported by … Read the full press release

EBRD exits Bank of Cyprus with sale of remaining 5 per cent stake after decade of support

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has sold its entire 5 per cent holding in the Bank of Cyprus, amounting to over 22.4 million shares, through an accelerated bookbuild on the Athens Stock Exchange. The EBRD first … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Group appoints Aimilia Pistrika to lead Nicosia Office and strengthen operations in Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has appointed Aimilia Pistrika as Head of its Nicosia Office, effective September 1. She succeeds Antonis Papageorgiou, who had served on an interim basis since the office’s inauguration in November by President … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Cyprus with €100 Million for Second Phase of Island-Wide Road Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has disbursed the second €100 million tranche of a €200 million loan package to co-finance Cyprus’s extensive road improvement programme, with completion targeted for 2029. The funding—covering 50 percent of project costs—will support motorway, … Read the full press release

SYNLAB Divests Eastern European Units to Medicover, Sharpening Focus on Strategic Growth Markets

(IN BRIEF) SYNLAB has sold its operations in Eastern Europe—specifically in Croatia, Cyprus, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia, and Turkey—to Medicover Group, a major European healthcare provider. This move, representing about 1.5% of SYNLAB’s 2024 revenue, is part of the company’s … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and ENI Secure Key Agreement for Cyprus Offshore Gas Development

(IN BRIEF) In a major move for energy cooperation, TotalEnergies and ENI have signed a Host Government Agreement (HGA) with Egypt and Cyprus, paving the way for the development of the Cronos gas field in Cyprus offshore Block 6. The … Read the full press release

International Money Laundering Operation Unraveled with 23 Arrests and Seizures Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) An international investigation led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in a large-scale money laundering scheme that helped criminals launder approximately EUR 100 million. The group, operating across several countries including Spain, Cyprus, and Germany, used both … Read the full press release

EIB Group Opens New Office in Cyprus, Strengthening Partnership for Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has opened a new office in Nicosia, Cyprus, signaling its strengthened commitment to supporting the country’s sustainable development goals. During the inauguration, EIB President Nadia Calviño and Cypriot leaders discussed investment priorities, … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands in Cyprus with New Office in Nicosia to Boost Local Economy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) is set to expand its presence in the European Union by opening a new office in Nicosia, Cyprus. This decision was revealed during discussions between EIB Group President Nadia Calviño and … Read the full press release

CNP Assurances Enters Negotiations to Sell Insurance Operations in Cyprus and Greece to Hellenic Bank

(IN BRIEF) CNP Assurances has initiated exclusive negotiations with Hellenic Bank for the sale of its insurance operations in Cyprus and Greece. These operations, conducted through CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings (CIH), represent a small fraction of CNP Assurances Group’s total … Read the full press release

Eni Successfully Wraps Up Cronos-2 Well Appraisal in Offshore Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) Eni has completed the Cronos-2 well appraisal in Block 6, offshore Cyprus, confirming a production capacity exceeding 150 MMSCFD. The well aimed to assess the extension and reservoir characteristics of the Cronos gas discovery, proving hydraulic communication and … Read the full press release