12 h. ago Yiorkadjis calls for Sizopoulos’ support to enhance district govts’ independence

Nicosia District Governor Constantinos Yiorkadjis on Friday called on outgoing Edek leader and House interior committee member Marinos Sizopoulos to give his support to increase both the financial and administrative independence of Cyprus’ district governments. Speaking after a meeting between the pair, Yiorkadjis said he hopes Sizopoulos will give “the necessary support, both in the […]

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16 h. ago Governor Yusuf Bails Out Stranded Kano Students In Cyprus With ₦2.24bn

Governor Yusuf Bails Out Stranded Kano Students In Cyprus With ₦2.24bn  Channels Television

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18 h. ago Cyprus and Finland explore ties in maritime tech and shipping

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced that it organised a business mission to Helsinki earlier this week, held in conjunction with the official visit of president Nikos Christodoulides to Finland. According to the announcement, the aim of the mission was to “enhance economic relations between Cyprus and Finland“. During the […]

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18 h. ago Cyprus eyes deeper Qatari investment ties with new proposals in Doha

Cyprus is courting Qatari investors with a push to expand cooperation in real estate, tech and financial services, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral ties and attract strategic capital into the island’s economy. During an official visit to Doha, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou met with Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Vice President of the […]

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21 h. ago Online event explores AI’s role in business and everyday use

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced that the Enterprise Europe Network of Warsaw, in collaboration with the Digital Economy Lab of the University of Warsaw, is organising a virtual event on AI. Specifically, the event, scheduled to take place entirely online from June 9 to June 13, is dedicated to […]

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30 h. ago G7 seeks to cut ‘excessive imbalances’ in global economy, may impose more Russia sanctions

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven democracies pledged on Thursday to address “excessive imbalances” in the global economy and said they could increase sanctions on Russia. The finance ministers and central bank governors, who met in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, said there was a need for a common understanding of […]

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35 h. ago CBC governor outlines strategies for economic resilience and growth

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday used his address at the 4th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit to underline the importance of resilience in the face of global economic uncertainties. At the event, Patsalides highlighted the necessity for strategic reforms and robust regulatory frameworks to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth. “We […]

Economics

36 h. ago Oil prices fall more than 1 per cent on potential further increase to OPEC+ output

Oil prices dropped by more than 1 per cent on Thursday after a report that OPEC+ is discussing a production increase for July, stoking concerns that global supply could exceed demand growth. Brent futures lost $1.08, or 1.7 per cent, to $63.83 a barrel by 1134 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down $1.02, […]

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48 h. ago No full postponement for EU’s green taxes for Cyprus – reports

Despite efforts by the current government to fully postpone green taxation, which the Anastasiades administration had built into the framework for Cyprus to access recovery and resilience funds, the EU does not appear to be amenable to any postponements, it was reported on Wednesday. Instead, the so-called “green” taxes are likely to be walked back […]

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60 h. ago How to choose an SEO agency in 2025 – Without getting burned

If you’ve ever hired an SEO agency and walked away with nothing but a confusing PDF and a lighter wallet – you’re not alone. Choosing the right SEO partner in 2025 is harder than ever. There are thousands of firms, freelancers, and “growth consultants” out there, all claiming to be data-driven, AI-optimized, and ROI-obsessed. But […]

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61 h. ago Tales of turning challenge to inspiration showcased at fourth Pop Up Talks event

On April 5, 2025, at the Psevda Community Council, we heard several truly captivating stories filled with human insight, resilience and adventure, as part of the Pop Up Talks: “Stories that Inspire” event, with the theme “Challenge Accepted”. In a packed hall, 120 attendees filled out the audience in person, while the event was also […]

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63 h. ago Cyprus household saving rate set to rise to 11 per cent in 2025

Household saving rates across the European Union are projected to stabilise in 2025 after recent volatility driven by economic uncertainty, according to the European Commission’s Spring 2025 Economic Forecast. The forecast highlights varied national trajectories, with countries like Cyprus, Portugal, and the Netherlands expected to see increases, while others, such as the United Kingdom and […]

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64 h. ago Cyprus is our gateway to global markets, says Freedom Holding’s Turlov

Founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. Timur Turlov described Cyprus as the company’s “European gateway to global markets” during his address at the Sixth New York – Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit. Held under the theme “Cyprus – Greece – Israel: Spurring Resilient and Multilateral Collaboration with the Region”, the summit was organised by The […]

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65 h. ago EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says

The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers. International pressure on Israel has mounted in recent days amid complaints about the lack of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza […]

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67 h. ago Marketing is no longer optional in tech, says CAPSBOLD’s Loktionova

During Reflect Festival 2025, the largest technology and entrepreneurship event in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Olga Loktionova, PR Director at the creative agency CAPSBOLD, delivered a keynote on the strategic role of marketing in the tech industry. For the second consecutive year, CAPSBOLD returned as the festival’s official marketing partner, this […]

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68 h. ago UK economy to grow 1 per cent in 2025; sentiment improves slightly

Britain’s economy will grow a bit faster this year than thought a month ago, a Reuters poll of economists predicted, partly due to unexpectedly strong growth in the first quarter that was not expected to persist. Sentiment has improved following a basic trade deal with the United States, which still leaves a 10 per cent […]

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69 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: economic forecast, women in maritime, Evel, BoC

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday welcomed the European Commission’s latest economic forecast, describing it as a “clear endorsement of Cyprus’ resilience, stability and prudent policymaking”. Speaking during the opening of a cabinet session at the Presidential Palace, Christodoulides said the Spring 2025 Economic Forecast, released by the European Commission on Monday, “is particularly important, even more […]

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3 d. ago ‘Syrian people can be sure that Cyprus will be by their side’

The Syrian people “can be sure that Cyprus will be by their side”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday as European Union member states gave the green light to the lifting of economic sanctions on the country. “Cyprus’ position has been consistent,” he said, adding that the government has favoured a “more for more […]

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3 d. ago Armenian PM and Cyprus Parliament Speaker discussed development of economic ties

Armenian PM and Cyprus Parliament Speaker discussed development of economic ties  Arka.am

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3 d. ago Berlin, Paris overcome rift over nuclear energy, French official says

The new German government has signalled to France it will no longer object to treating nuclear power on a par with renewable energy in EU legislation, French officials said, confirming a published report. The EU’s two largest economies have long been at loggerheads over whether to promote atomic power to achieve CO2 emissions targets, delaying […]

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