15 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: BoC rates, hoteliers association, employment, Vassiliko

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced a fresh reduction in its reference interest rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate, in direct response to the ECB’s latest monetary easing. The bank will lower its rate from 2.40 per cent to 2.15 per cent, with the change taking effect from […]

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57 h. ago Kerassentials reviews and complaints 2025: Shocking truth Revealed by Users! (Consumer Reports)

Kerassentials is a meticulously formulated toenail infection treatment solution that targets more problematic issues, such as antifungal resistance, and supports healthy skin and nails. Claims to be based on some recent scientific discovery, this antifungal oil helps to eliminate toenail fungus effectively. The manufacturers claim this is a plant-based nail care formulation that also prevents […]

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58 h. ago Trump suspends entry of international students studying at Harvard

U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended for an initial six months the entry into the United States of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University, amid an escalating dispute with the Ivy League school. Trump’s proclamation cited national security concerns as a justification for barring international students from entering […]

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3 d. ago Archbishop of Cyprus: There is heresy within the Church which fortunately has been revealed

Archbishop of Cyprus: There is heresy within the Church which fortunately has been revealed  Orthodox Times

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3 d. ago ‘We are looking after every last euro’: Demetriou on audit report

House president Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said she is “looking after every last taxpayer euro” following an audit office report revealed she had claimed almost €19,000 in expenses for a three-night stay in a luxury hotel in London for herself and her entourage. “We fully respect the audit office’s findings,” she told CyBC radio, while […]

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3 d. ago Higher metals tariffs kick in as deadline for ‘best’ offers arrives

The US tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum doubled on Wednesday as President Donald Trump ratchets up a global trade war on the same day he expects trading partners to deliver their “best offer” in bids to avoid punishing import tax rates on other goods from taking effect in early July. Late on […]

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3 d. ago UK mortgage approvals drop to lowest in over a year after tax break ends

The number of mortgages approved by British lenders for house purchase fell more than expected in April to their lowest in over a year as the market adjusted to higher purchase taxes. Earlier government data showed that British house purchases surged in March to take advantage of the final month of an exemption from stamp […]

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4 d. ago Eurozone inflation eases below ECB target, supporting rate cut bets

Eurozone inflation eased below the European Central Bank’s target last month on surprisingly benign services costs, underpinning expectations for further policy easing even as global trade tensions fuel longer-term price pressures. Consumer price inflation in the 20 countries sharing the euro slowed to 1.9 per cent in May from 2.2 per cent a month earlier, […]

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4 d. ago BTC holder reveals how he made $18,700 in just 5 days through cloud mining

Recently, a senior BTC holder claimed to have made a profit of up to $18,700 through cloud mining in just 5 days, which sparked heated discussions in the circle. What is the secret of huge profits behind this? What is cloud mining? Why has it become a new trend? Cloud mining is a cryptocurrency mining […]

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9 d. ago Former minister says he was not told of Takata airbag death risk

A public inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of dangerous vehicle recalls revealed on Thursday that successive transport ministers were left uninformed about critical safety warnings, including those linked to fatal accidents. The investigative committee examining the vehicle recall process met on Thursday to look into the chain of information passed to political superiors between 2004 and […]

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9 d. ago ECB study reveals uneven mortgage rate transmission across eurozone

ECB study reveals uneven mortgage rate transmission across eurozone  Philenews

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1 week ago Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU  Kathimerini.com.cy

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1 week ago Research reveals climate change impact on Cyprus through seven centuries

Research reveals climate change impact on Cyprus through seven centuries  Philenews

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1 week ago Cyprus lags behind on marine protection goals, says French ambassador

A roundtable discussion held by the French embassy in Nicosia revealed that Cyprus protects only 18 per cent of its marine area, falling short of the international target of 30 per cent. “The science is clear. The oceans are in deep crisis. More than 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans every […]

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1 week ago Audit report reveals political parties’ financial irregularities

A report unveiled by the audit office on Tuesday revealed financial irregularities among all seven political parties which are represented in Cyprus’ parliament. The report was based on the last parliamentary term, between 2016 and 2021, with the audit office writing that it found “discrepancies” between the lists which five political parties – Disy, Akel, […]

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1 week ago Cyprus among few Eurozone countries on track to hit ECB’s 2 per cent inflation target

Cyprus is expected to be among the few Eurozone countries to reach the European Central Bank’s 2 per cent inflation target by 2025–2026, as inflation across the bloc continues to ease gradually, according to the European Commission’s latest projections. Although early 2025 saw food and tourism prices surge in Cyprus, driven by strong demand and […]

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2 w. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM)’s quiet accumulation phase: Why whales are betting big before $0.05

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is currently experiencing what analysts refer to as a “quiet accumulation phase,” with large-scale investors—commonly called whales—steadily building positions under the radar. With the token still priced at just $0.03 in its presale Phase 5, data from blockchain trackers like Etherscan and DeBank reveals a consistent rise in wallet balances and repeat […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus among EU countries with lowest share of pension recipients

In 2023, 45.1 per cent of people aged 50 to 74 across the EU were receiving a pension. In Cyprus, the rate was significantly lower at 37.8 per cent, the fifth-lowest in the bloc. Only Spain (30.7 per cent), Greece (34.1 per cent), Italy (35.4 per cent) and Denmark (37.7 per cent) recorded lower percentages. […]

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2 w. ago North journalists charged with trespassing after reporting on school crisis

Two journalists in the north were charged with trespassing after reporting on an incident in which teachers were locked out of a school amid souring relations between the ruling coalition and teachers over the former’s decision to legalise the wearing of hijabs at public schools. The charges were revealed to the public by the north’s Press […]

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2 w. 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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