Cyprus Business Now: banks, inflation, real estate, Hassabis, GDP, Sainni

Cyprus’ construction sector maintained strong growth momentum in the first half of 2026, supported by a robust pipeline of new projects, rising property demand and continued investment activity, according to a report by Eurobank Research.

The report said that first quarter data  confirmed the sector’s resilience , with building permits, construction output, mortgage lending and business confidence  all pointing to sustained expansion .

However, it also cautioned that the latest