The landscape of cyber security has fundamentally shifted, moving from a niche IT concern to a systemic risk that demands active, long-term leadership from the board. For financial services firms, where operational stability and client trust are paramount, the necessity of robust cyber resilience is not merely a commercial concern but a core regulatory expectation…
By Anestis Dimopoulos, Director, Head of Digital & Risk Advisory Services, Baker Tilly South East Europe At a time where cyber threats are evolving at a rapid pace, Greece is entering a phase of strategic maturity. The new National Cybersecurity Strategy 2026–2030, published in December 2025 under the supervision of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA),…
Since mid-February, the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has posed a significant economic challenge to Cyprus’s livestock and agricultural sector, as well as to the broader economy. Following the identification of the first cases on the island, the Government activated an Emergency Response Plan and proceeded with the implementation of targeted containment measures. Key measures included quarantines in affected areas, restrictions on the movement…
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. The European Central Bank’s decision to hold the deposit rate at 2% at its March meeting is no surprise – it wouldn’t have been one a month ago either. However, the rules of the game have changed. While inflation across the…
On 12 December 2025, EU Member States reached agreement on a major reform of the EU’s customs treatment of e-commerce parcels. From 1 July 2026, all goods entering the EU with a value of €150 or less will be subject to a flat €3 customs duty per item. This represents one of the most significant…
Baker Tilly South East Europe is sharing the 2025 Energy, Renewables, and Industrials (ENRI) in South-Eastern Europe. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Energy, Renewables, and Industrials (ENRI) sector across five key South-Eastern European markets: Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova. It synthesizes market data, policy developments, investment trends, and infrastructure projects for…
