3 h. ago Shell warns of weak Q2 earnings amid chemicals and gas slump

Shell (SHEL.L) expects quarterly earnings to be hit by weaker trading in its integrated gas division and losses at its chemicals and products operations, it said this week ahead of second-quarter results due on July 31. The energy group’s chemicals business suffered unplanned maintenance at its Monaca polymer plant in the United States while trading […]

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11 h. ago EU awaits Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

The European Union braced on Friday for a possible letter from U.S. President Donald Trump outlining planned duties on the United States’ largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months […]

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13 h. ago Panayiotou: Green transition must be fair, realistic, and inclusive

As part of a two-day visit, Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday attended the final meeting of the EU’s environment council in Aalborg, Denmark, where key issues regarding European environmental strategies were discussed. “Cyprus, ahead of its 2026 presidency, is committed to an ambitious and fair green transition,” Panayiotou wrote in a post […]

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15 h. ago As Bitcoin (BTC) eyes $145K, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presale phase 5 nears completion, just 32% of tokens remain at $0.03

Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $108,054, up 2.2% last week, with a $2.07T market cap, eyeing a $145K target. Driven by $769.5M in weekly ETF inflows and a golden cross on the daily chart, analysts predict a 1.3x rally, supported by Texas’s $1B BTC reserve and 730K active addresses. A Fear & Greed Index at 66 […]

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16 h. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM)’s beta launch nears as Bitcoin (BTC) reserves hit $1B, will the $0.03 price survive August?

As Texas’ institutional reserves of Bitcoin (BTC) cross the $1 billion threshold, investor sentiment in crypto markets has surged. However, while Bitcoin (BTC) continues to consolidate, a new DeFi protocol is capturing the attention of early movers. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), currently in Phase 5 of its presale, is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Beta […]

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16 h. ago Oil prices rebound after Trump hints at new Russia sanctions

Oil prices rose by around 1 per cent on Friday as investors weighed a tight prompt market against a potential large surplus this year forecast by the IEA, while US tariffs and possible further sanctions on Russia were also in focus. Brent crude futures were up 76 cents, or 1.11 per cent, at $69.40 a […]

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19 h. ago EU waits on Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

The European Union braced on Friday to receive a letter from US President Donald Trump, outlining planned duties on his largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months of difficult […]

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26 h. ago Trump escalates trade war with Canada, EU and allies on edge

President Donald Trumpramped up his tariff assault on Canada on Thursday, saying the U.S. would impose a 35% tariff on imports next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most other trading partners. In a letter released on his social media platform, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the […]

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27 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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41 h. ago Google hit with $8.87 million fine by Turkish competition body

The Turkish Competition Authority announced on Thursday that it would impose an administrative fine of approximately 355 million lira (equivalent to $8.87 million) on Google for not meeting its regulatory responsibilities. According to the authority, the penalty was issued after it determined that Google introduced certain design changes during the compliance phase of an earlier […]

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42 h. ago US’s Rubio makes first Asia visit amid unease over Trump tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia on Thursday during his first visit to Asia since taking office, reassuring them it is a priority for Washington despite President Donald Trump‘s tariff offensive. Washington’s top diplomat joined foreign ministers of the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur at a […]

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43 h. ago Total electricity demand to hit 1090 megawatts, close to yearly record

Electricity demand is expected to reach 1090 megawatts (mw) on Thursday, remaining at roughly the same levels as Wednesday. The demand is expected to reach 1090 mw between 2pm and 4.30pm. From 7pm to 11pm, during which demand is covered by conventional electricity production as there is no photovoltaic production, demand is expected to hit […]

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47 h. ago Cyprus deputy shipping minister visits UK to boost IMO council bid

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis,paid a working visit to London this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties with the United Kingdom. The trip also sought to promote Cyprus’ bid for re-election to the council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for 2026-2027 in November. According to the announcement, the visit was marked by a bilateral […]

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50 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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55 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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60 h. ago Trump issues new tariff notices as EU pushes for US trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump issued final tariff notices to seven minor trading partners on Wednesday as his administration inched closer to a deal with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Trump said in posts on his Truth Social media platform that starting August 1 he would impose a 20% tariff on goods from the […]

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68 h. ago Turkish media hysterical over Cyprus: “Jews bought land to take control of the island”

Turkish media hysterical over Cyprus: “Jews bought land to take control of the island”  Greek City Times

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69 h. ago Aykut’s trial postponed pending examination of detention conditions

A request was submitted on Wednesday at the Nicosia criminal court to change the conditions in which Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, accused of developing and selling property on Greek Cypriot land in the north, is being held, after which the defendant’s health would be finally examined. Defence attorney Christos Triantafyllides told the court that […]

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69 h. ago Greece Joins Cyprus In Aegean Tourism Development As Zela Aviation Backs Skyros With New Air Access And Charter Services For 2025–2026

Greece Joins Cyprus In Aegean Tourism Development As Zela Aviation Backs Skyros With New Air Access And Charter Services For 2025–2026  Travel And Tour World

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2 d. ago Fresh delays hit Cyprus LNG terminal project while FSRU awaits ‘missing components’

Fresh delays hit Cyprus LNG terminal project while FSRU awaits ‘missing components’  Tradewinds News

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