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Challenges in Funding for New Businesses in Cyprus

July 20, 2025

Cypriot banks are facing difficulties in financing new businesses, despite having abundant liquidity. The European Commission highlights that strict lending requirements limit access for non-established enterprises. Startups and growing companies are encountering significant barriers in securing funding, and the stock exchange remains ineffective. This situation jeopardizes innovation and development in the business sector in Cyprus.