13 h. ago Limassol strengthens role as Cyprus’ business hub despite global challenges

The professional services sector remains one of the key pillars of the Cypriot economy, significantly contributing to its growth. Limassol has emerged as the main hub for financial, legal, and technological services, attracting foreign investment and solidifying Cyprus’ position as a business centre in Europe and the Middle East. Due to this, the city has […]

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14 h. ago The ultimate ‘workation’ guide: best cities, costs and productivity hacks

Picture this: Andreas, a marketing consultant from Nicosia, is enjoying his time at a bustling café in Dubai. His laptop screen displays work documents, while a cup of aromatic Arabic coffee sits beside him. Like many modern professionals, he has embraced the idea of blending work with travel. He chose Dubai for a reason — […]

Economics

30 h. ago Shiba Inu price will rally 10x by April, Solana will jump to $300, and Mutuum Finance will go from $0.020 to $3

Financial experts expect substantial price increases for the main players in the crypto industry. The current price of Shiba Inu (SHIB) at $0.000012 could reach $0.000120 by April while Solana (SOL) sitting at $125 may reach $300 within the near future based on bullish market trends. Crypto users see Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as a rising […]

Economics

34 h. ago UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza

srael carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women’s healthcare facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts said in a report on Thursday. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the report’s findings, saying they were biased and antisemitic. “Instead of focusing on the […]

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35 h. ago WSOP Main Event Finalist Philippe Souki Among Champions at WPT Prime Cyprus

WSOP Main Event Finalist Philippe Souki Among Champions at WPT Prime Cyprus  pokernews.com

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3 d. ago H.I.G. Capital strengthens North American portfolio with strategic moves

Miami-based alternative investment firm H.I.G. Capital has made significant strategic moves in the North American market during February, highlighting the firm’s diversified approach across healthcare and growth equity sectors. The $67 billion investment giant completed the sale of specialty healthcare provider Soleo Health while simultaneously earning recognition for its growth equity division, underscoring the firm’s […]

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3 d. ago Our View: Stupefying payroll is the main reason why state healthcare is in danger

The chairman of the House health committee, Efthymios Diplaros last Thursday demanded the resignation of all members of the board of Okypy, the body which runs the public hospitals, because it had delayed submitting its 2025 budget for approval. The budget went to the legislature very late, in what Diplaros saw as an attempt to […]

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5 d. ago Tales from the Coffeeshop: Is Geneva meeting a threat to Cyprus talks deadlock?

DESPITE his burning desire to secure resumption of the talks, Prezniktwo is doing his best to ensure that the UN does not come up with any silly idea for bridging the chasm that currently separates the two sides at the Geneva gathering a week on Monday. He has obviously identified this as the main threat […]

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5 d. ago Our View: Christodoulides lacked perspective in questioning Turkey’s place at EU defence talks

Before Thursday’s European Council, President Nikos Christodoulides said that Turkey should be left out of summits called by European countries about Ukraine and European defence. According to press reports, he was concerned about the presence of Turkey at last Sunday’s informal conference in London about Ukraine. This raised questions as to whether there was an […]

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6 d. ago Our View: Is it the end of the line for voluntary exit schemes?

There is an unwritten law in Cyprus by which banks and semi-governmental organisations cannot make staff redundant. They can only offer a voluntary exit scheme by which it is up to an individual worker to decide whether he or she will take the ultra-generous pay-off and leave, while the employer has no real say in […]

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7 d. ago Nicosia general hospital emergency department expansion begins Monday

Works to upgrade and extend the emergency department at the Nicosia general hospital will begin on Monday, the state health services organisation (Okypy) said. In a statement on Friday, Okypy said the project will enhance infrastructure and equipment, with completion expected by the end of 2025. During construction, a single main entrance will serve both […]

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7 d. ago Our View: Surplus of unnecessary officials unlikely to be dealt with logically

At least the majority of 93 deputy mayors, who were elected some nine months ago thanks to the so-called reform of the local government, have the decency to complain about being paid to do nothing. On Wednesday they met for the second time in a fortnight to decide how they would push their demand for […]

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8 d. ago Our View: Taxpayer has the right to know where extra €200m Vasiliko funds are going

Another €200m will be needed for the completion of the LNG import terminal at Vasiliko, said the finance ministry. But we suspect that this is a very optimistic estimate, considering the slapdash way in which the project was approached right from the start, when it was labelled of “national importance” and awarded without competitive tenders […]

Economics

9 d. ago Greece’s main opposition to submit censure motion against govt over 2023 train crash

Greece’s main opposition will submit a censure motion against the centre-right government following mass protests over a 2023 deadly train crash last week, its leader said on Wednesday. The motion which will be submitted by the Socialist PASOK party is backed by other opposition parties. They say that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ government has lost […]

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9 d. ago Cypriot Maronite Arabic “in danger of extinction” among other findings in new report on Cyprus

Cypriot Maronite Arabic “in danger of extinction” among other findings in new report on Cyprus  Council of Europe

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9 d. ago Our View: Will Zelenskiy’s climbdown allow Trump to deliver peace?

After the televised bullying and humiliation of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy at the Oval Office by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday, the suspension of all US military aid to Ukraine came as no surprise. Zelenskiy had to be punished for the ‘disrespect’ he showed Trump and for failing to thank the United […]

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1 week ago Investors bet on joint European debt as defence spending surge looms

Big investors are sensing that a fresh joint European borrowing effort is becoming more likely as the region scrambles to ramp up defence spending. The modest reaction across bond markets, typically unnerved by higher spending, as defence talks gathered pace this month suggests investors view increased borrowing as manageable so far. They say it also […]

Economics

1 week ago President pledges will to create conditions for sound business activities

Creating the necessary conditions that will lead to sound business activities is the main concern of the government President Nikos Christodoulides noted Friday evening, addressing a charity Gala Dinner organised by Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said that a healthy and thriving business community brings multiple benefits to society as a whole, adding that […]

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1 week ago Our View: High time a minister stopped pandering to the Pasyki bullies

Health Minister Michael Damianos should be congratulated for ignoring the reactionary pressure of the government doctors’ union Pasyki and going ahead with the submission of the bill that would establish university clinics at public hospitals. The bill was approved by the council of ministers this week and forwarded to the House health committee which will […]

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2 w. ago USB stick with photos of Syllouris and Giovanis discussed at ‘Al Jazeera’ hearing

A USB storage device containing content extracted from the mobile phone of former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis was the main topic of discussion at Friday’s hearing of the court case regarding the three people facing criminal charges over a report by news company Al Jazeera into the alleged illegal naturalisations of people as citizens of the Republic […]

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