4 h. ago Hatzivasileiou met the political leadership, business people and industrial associations in Cyprus

Hatzivasileiou met the political leadership, business people and industrial associations in Cyprus  Hellenic News of America

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4 h. ago Warnings of arrests as Serbian protesters descend on Belgrade

Thousands of protesters, mainly students, descended on Serbia’s capital on Friday ahead of a planned weekend of massive anti-government rallies, many travelling hundreds of miles on foot or by bike. President Aleksandar Vucic said he had asked police to show restraint, but to detain troublemakers. “The state will do everything to secure peace. Those […]

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4 h. ago Young changemakers take a stand at ‘Stand Up – Speak Out’ workshop!

By Alexia Fekka How do you usually spend your Saturday afternoon? Scrolling through social media? Watching Netflix? What if you could use that time to spark change instead? Recently, a group of young activists and aspiring changemakers from across Cyprus did just that! They gathered in Limassol for ‘Stand Up – Speak Out: A Workshop […]

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5 h. ago Christodoulides meets selection of Turkish Cypriots ahead of Geneva meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday welcomed a selection of Turkish Cypriots to the presidential palace to speak about next week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, which is set to take place in the Swiss city of Geneva. The group, which among others included the leaders of minor Turkish Cypriot political parties, the YKP’s Murat […]

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7 h. ago Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. Duterte – who arrived in the Netherlands on a flight from Manila on Wednesday after being arrested on […]

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9 h. ago Bitcoin faces pressure from US trade tariffs, traders shift to Mutuum Finance (MUTM)

Bitcoin’s 2% advance to $81,830.3 early Wednesday did little to soothe frayed nerves as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data and rising trade tensions. The 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs of President Trump, along with mixed exemptions for allies like Canada, have added to fears of economic upheaval. The defense of these policies as “worth it” […]

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10 h. ago Deloitte Cyprus is honoured to continue contributing to the future of the Cyprus business landscape

Deloitte Cyprus is honoured to continue contributing to the future of the Cyprus business landscape  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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11 h. ago George Pantelides named new Oev president, takes office in May

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) announced on Friday that George Pantelides, head partner at Deloitte and current deputy president of the federation, will assume the role of president on May 7, 2025. According to Oev, the transition follows the completion of the two consecutive two-year terms of current president Antonis Antoniou, which is […]

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13 h. ago Putin sent Trump a message on Ukraine ceasefire idea, talks of ‘cautious optimism’

he Kremlin said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had sent U.S. President Donald Trump a message about his proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine via Trump’s special envoy and that there were grounds for “cautious optimism.” Putin held late night talks in Moscow with Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy, to discuss the U.S. proposal […]

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14 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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15 h. ago The power of rebranding: when, why, and how to evolve your brand successfully

In the creatively charged atmosphere of Limassol-based Blackbook Agency’s headquarters, where each corner tells a story of innovation and bold vision, we caught up with founder and managing director Eleftheria Voskaridou. As the driving force behind the company’s direction, her insights are as foundational as the branding principles she champions. She shared with us why […]

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17 h. ago Konstantin Ishkhanov’s ModComFest 2025: A tribute to Michel Petrossian in Paris

Scheduled for September and October 2025, the fourth edition of The Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest) organised by its President Konstantin Ishkhanov titled Portrait des Compositeurs d’Aujourd’hui: Michel Petrossian, will soon unfold in Italy and Paris, celebrating the exceptional work of Michel Petrossian, a visionary French-Armenian composer lauded for his ability to merge the […]

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17 h. ago Trump pushes for control of Panama Canal, military options on table

The US military must work to provide options to ensure the United States has full access to the Panama Canal, two US officials told Reuters. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the Panama Canal, which is located at the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America and […]

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18 h. ago Courts halt mass firings of US government employees, blow to Trump’s attempt to shrink government

Federal judges in California and Maryland on Thursday ordered U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to reinstate thousands of probationary federal workers who lost their jobs as part of mass firings carried out at 19 agencies. The back-to-back rulings were the most significant blow yet to the effort by Trump and top adviser Elon Musk to […]

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18 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Alpha Bank, financial literacy, trade deficit, tourism

Alpha Bank’s senior leadership met with state officials and key business figures in Cyprus this week, in order to outline its growth strategy and expansion plans. According to an official announcement from the bank, this four-day visit “reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its presence in Cyprus, positioning its subsidiary as a leading banking choice for businesses […]

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34 h. ago Kremlin says there’s ‘nothing’ for Russia in a US ceasefire idea for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday he had told Washington that a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine would simply give Kyiv’s forces a much-needed battlefield respite. Russia’s advances along the front since mid-2024 and U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to strike a […]

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34 h. ago Trump threatens 200% wine tariff if EU does not relent on whiskey

U.S. President Donald Trumpon Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on all wines and other alcoholic products coming out of Europe if the European Uniondoes not scrap its planned tax on American whiskey. Ramping up a global trade war in response to blanket U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, the European Commission said on […]

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37 h. ago New Cyprus treasury bill issue set for Monday — strong demand expected

A new issuance of Cyprus Treasury Bills (T-bills) will take place on Monday, March 17, 2025. The 13-week T-bills, maturing on June 20, 2025, are expected to attract strong demand once again, following recent trends of heightened investor interest. Investments in T-bills continue to gain traction among both individual investors and businesses. In the last […]

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38 h. ago Rule of force ‘must not prevail’ in Cyprus, says PACE president

Resolving the Cyprus problem requires that the rule of law, not the rule of force, prevails, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Theodoros Roussopoulos has said. The Cyprus issue was among the topics discussed by Roussopoulos and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a meeting at the 69th session of the […]

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39 h. ago From outsider to key player: Turkey’s role in Europe’s defence shift

Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts say, as Europe scrambles to bolster its defence and find guarantees for Ukraine under any forthcoming ceasefire deal urged by the United States. European countries have been unsettled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Ukraine war, which […]

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