6 h. ago UK economy shrinks again in May, fuelling fears of stalled recovery

Britain’s economy contracted unexpectedly for a second month running in May, official data showed on Friday, compounding worries at home for finance minister Rachel Reeves as the nation navigates growing global turbulence. Gross domestic product shrank by 0.1 per cent after a 0.3 per cent drop in April, the Office for National Statistics said. Economists […]

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10 h. ago Cyprus building permits fall but value rises to €361.5 million

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday announced a reduction of 1.9 per cent in the number of building permits issued during March 2025, when compared to the same month last year. A total of 572 building permits were authorised in March 2025, down from 583 in March 2024. The total value of these permits […]

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13 h. ago 2025 free Bitcoin cloud mining platform new recommendation — Cryptosolo vs. 5 popular platforms

With the continuous advancement of cryptocurrency mining technology, by 2025, cloud mining has become one of the most popular ways to earn Bitcoin without the need for expensive hardware investments. However, with so many platforms offering free cloud mining services, it can be challenging for newcomers and investors to find truly secure and reliable free […]

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14 h. ago UAE ready to raise oil capacity beyond 2027 if market needs grow

The United Arab Emirates could further boost its oil production capacity after 2027 if that is what markets require, its energy minister said on Thursday, signalling a move that could propel the country to the elite club of top five global oil producers. OPEC has granted the UAE a bigger production quota this year after […]

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16 h. ago Wall Street braces for Q2 earnings hit from Trump’s trade war

US companies are getting ready to open their books on the second quarter, with investors looking for signs of an impact from President Donald Trump’s trade war launched on April 2. While earnings growth is expected to decelerate from the first three months of the year, a sharp decline in the dollar could help to […]

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31 h. ago Shiva Ramnarine’s Mobius platform removes human bias from financial approval processes

Organizations worldwide lose significant portions of their non-labor spending annually due to biased procurement decisions and vendor manipulation. Financial executive Shiva Ramnarine has developed a digital platform through Mobius Consulting that addresses this costly problem. His innovation? A complete restructuring of how organizations approve spending decisions, targeting the psychological blind spots that cost millions. “Instead […]

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39 h. ago Holiday apartments in Protaras with panoramic sea views, just five minutes from the beach

Luxury apartments with sea views and an impressive pool, only five minutes from the most beautiful beaches in Protaras. Have you been dreaming of waking up to panoramic sea views and spending your days on some of Cyprus’s finest Blue Flag beaches? Owning a holiday home in Protaras – a destination that continues to grow […]

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39 h. ago Trump unleashes 50% tariffs on copper, Brazil in explosive trade salvo

U.S. President Donald Trump launched his global tariff assault into overdrive on Wednesday, announcing a new 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports and a 50% duty on goods from Brazil, both to start on August 1. “I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT,” […]

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44 h. ago Jet2 shares fall as 2026 outlook withheld amid booking delays

British low-cost airline and travel firm Jet2 (JET2.L) said it was premature to give a forecast for fiscal year 2026 as later bookings and global uncertainty clouded visibility into future business, sending shares sharply lower on Wednesday. The global travel and leisure sector is operating against the backdrop of geopolitical disruptions and inflationary cost pressures, […]

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55 h. ago Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

Greece will stop processing asylum applications from people coming from North Africa for three months after a rise in arrivals on the island of Crete, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. Sea arrivals from northeastern Libya of migrants trying to cross to Europe through Greece’s southern islands of Crete and Gavdos have surged to […]

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58 h. ago Cyprus trade turnover rises 5.7 per cent to €19.34 billion in 2023

Cyprus’ trade sector recorded positive growth in 2023, according to the state statistical service’s wholesale and retail trade survey, the results of which were released on Wednesday. Turnover and employment both increased during the reporting period, although value added at current prices fell slightly due to declining fuel prices. The report showed that total turnover […]

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61 h. ago Mind behind The School for Gods comes to Cyprus for first time

The internationally acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the European School of Economics, Elio D’Anna, will be live on stage at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol for the first time in a few months’ time. Best known for his global best-selling book The School for Gods, Elio D’Anna will deliver a powerful keynote speech followed […]

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64 h. ago German giants plan joint push to restore investor confidence

Some of Germany’s biggest corporations are weighing a joint initiative to boost investor confidence in Europe’s top economy, two people familiar with the matter said, adding this included investment commitments and a push to attract private capital. The initiative, which is spearheaded by groups including Siemens (SIEGn.DE), Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) and FGS Global, represents more […]

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3 d. ago Ukraine urges investigation into alleged Russian chemical weapons use

Ukraine asked the global chemical weapons watchdog in The Hague on Tuesday to investigate the alleged use of banned toxic munitions by Russia against its forces. A request to establish an investigation was submitted by Kyiv to the governing body of the organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It followed Dutch and German […]

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3 d. ago Sabalenka ready for Siegemund’s tricks as Alcaraz faces ‘nightmare’ Norrie

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces a tricky test against Germany’s Laura Siegemund, while Cameron Norrie, the last Briton standing, takes on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz when the Wimbledon quarter-finals kick off on Tuesday. TOP WOMEN’S MATCH: ARYNA SABALENKA V LAURA SIEGEMUND World number one Sabalenka recently called Wimbledon her “dream tournament.” But despite reaching the […]

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3 d. ago Tearful Dimitrov forced to retire while leading top seed Jannik Sinner by 2

Top seed Jannik Sinner struggled with an elbow problem and was given an almighty scare before advancing to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after a cruel twist of fate for his 19th-seeded opponent Grigor Dimitrov who retired injured at two sets up. Novak Djokovic continued his quest for Grand Slam glory at the All England Club […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus industrial sector value added rises 11.3 per cent in 2023

Employment in Cyprus’ industrial sector rose by 1.2 per cent in 2023, reaching 42,600 people compared to 42,100 in 2022, according to official figures published in the Survey on Industrial Production 2023. The largest share of industrial employment was in manufacturing, which accounted for 37,400 jobs. Mining and quarrying employed 600 people, electricity supply 2,400, […]

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4 d. ago Ripple price to rally as $200K XRPL accelerator goes live but one Altcoin will beat XRP gains by 16x

Ripple is igniting excitement in the crypto market with its new XRPL Accelerator Program, launched in partnership with Tenity Global to fuel blockchain innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.  The 12-week program has up to 200,000 dollars in funding to offer to startups working on real-world asset tokenization, institutional DeFi, and AI-based blockchain solutions.  In the […]

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4 d. ago Oil rises as tight market outweighs OPEC+ supply hike and tariff risk

Oil on Monday shrugged off the impact of OPEC+ hiking output more than expected for August as well as concern about the potential impact of US tariffs, with prices rising as a tight physical market lent support. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, a group known as OPEC+, agreed on Saturday […]

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4 d. ago Cobolli brings flair to Wimbledon as Italian surge gathers steam

Flavio Cobolli marched into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, leading a dashing Italian advance by snuffing out the once-lethal Marin Cilic in a statement win that lit up a sunny but breezy Court Two. Wielding his bright orange racket like a fluorescent sabre, the 23-year-old carved through the Croatian’s defences to win 6-4 6-4 6-7(4) […]

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