89 m. ago Cyprus and Vietnam sign deal to cut tax barriers and boost business

Cyprus and Vietnam sign deal to cut tax barriers and boost business  Kathimerini

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4 h. ago Cyprus central to Eurobank growth as Karavias backs eastward push

Eurobank chief executive officer Fokion Karavias said investments are a national necessity and Cyprus plays a pivotal role in the group’s future, in a wide-ranging interview with Greek business outlet Business Daily examining economic growth, banking reform and Eurobank’s eastward expansion. During the interview, Karavias said that “the banking landscape will change dramatically in the […]

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5 h. ago Cyprus launches autonomous defence and space industry cluster

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in collaboration with the Cyprus Research and Innovation Enterprises Association (CRIEA), on Monday announced the creation of the Cyprus Defence and Space Industry Cluster (CyDSIC). According to the announcement, the new cluster “aims to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding ecosystem of Cypriot businesses in the […]

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8 h. ago ‘Intimidation and terrorism’ led to cancelled Gavriel exhibition

The cancelling of art exhibition ‘Antisystemic Art’ in Paphos happened in a climate of “intimidation and terrorism”, artist Giorgos Gavriel said on Monday, responding to the storm of reactions caused by his works. In a public post on social media, Gavriel said “we are living in difficult times, where artists exhibit their works under police […]

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11 h. ago UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade, investment relations; agree to establish business council

UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade, investment relations; agree to establish business council  ZAWYA

Economics

26 h. ago Religious symbols controversy prompts cancellation of Paphos art exhibition

The Blue Iris gallery in Paphos on Sunday cancelled its exhibition after paintings sparked controversy for being considered offensive to Orthodox Christian symbols. The works, created by Giorgos Gavriel, depict Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other sacred icons in ways critics call blasphemous. “The Blue Iris gallery is exhibiting works that deliberately desecrate Christ, the […]

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26 h. ago Paphos art exhibition cancelled after parties lash out over religious imagery

Paphos art exhibition cancelled after parties lash out over religious imagery  Philenews

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30 h. ago UAE And Cyprus Deepen Economic Cooperation With The Formation Of A New Business Council To Expand Strategic Investments And Business Opportunities

UAE And Cyprus Deepen Economic Cooperation With The Formation Of A New Business Council To Expand Strategic Investments And Business Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

Economics

47 h. ago UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade ties; agree to establish business council

UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade ties; agree to establish business council  Gulf Today

Politics

50 h. ago US is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, Trump envoy says

The United States is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, President Donald Trump’s envoy John Coale said on Saturday after two days of talks in Minsk with President Alexander Lukashenko. Coale, who has been tasked by Trump with negotiating the release of more than 1,000 political prisoners, described it as a good move for Belarus but […]

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55 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

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66 h. ago Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks

Berlin has summoned Russia’s ambassador over what it said was a huge increase in threatening hybrid activities including disinformation campaigns, espionage, cyberattacks and attempted sabotage, a German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. “This morning we therefore summoned the Russian ambassador to the foreign office and made it clear that we are monitoring Russia’s actions […]

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2 d. ago Police unions threaten action as leadership intends to slash days off

Two major unions and a growing number of police officers seek to challenge plans by the force to drastically reduce annual days off work. In a joint statement, trade union Pasydy and the Cyprus police association (Sek) said recent circulations suggesting a cut the police’s days off from 19 down to 5 by next January […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus business investment activity remains strong, EIB survey finds

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

Economics

3 d. ago Paphos threatens to suspend over 3,000 unlicensed businesses

More than 3,000 establishments in Paphos face suspension for operating without the required licences, the municipality has warned. A physical inspection of business premises found that a wide range of operations – including banks, professional offices such as accounting, legal, architectural and medical practices, as well as workshops, shops, fast-food outlets and small recreational venues […]

Economics

3 d. ago North ‘PM’ Ustel’s undersecretary faces fresh bribery allegation, remanded again

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s undersecretary Huseyin Cahitoglu faced a fresh allegation of bribery on Friday after it was alleged in court that he had demanded a bribe of €100,000 for “transactions to be carried out” within one of the north’s public institutions. That allegation comes on top of others levelled against him at […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus focused on strong economy amid global uncertainty, says Piki

Cyprus’ government is focused on maintaining a strong and resilient economy as the basis on which businesses can plan, invest and grow with certainty, according to Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki. Speaking at the 12th Keve Business Leader Awards on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides, Piki said that in an environment marked by […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: AI, tourism, housing, banks, shipping, employment

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday, addressing a joint government conference on AI and tourism. Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy […]

Economics

3 d. ago Evagoras Vryonides: Cyprus has already established itself as a leading centre for international business, including for Indian entrepreneurs

Evagoras Vryonides: Cyprus has already established itself as a leading centre for international business, including for Indian entrepreneurs  cbn.com.cy

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3 d. ago UK firms plan to hedge more currency risk as sterling swings

Nearly half of UK businesses surveyed by FX and cash management solutions provider MillTech say that they have lost money due to a volatile pound and plan to hedge more of their currency risk, and for longer, a report released on Thursday showed. The report surveyed over 250 chief financial officers and treasurers at UK […]

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