4 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined key priorities for […]

Economics

24 h. ago Financial stability in Cyprus not to be taken for granted, warns CBC chief

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined […]

Events

40 h. ago Marines poised to move into Los Angeles as protests spread across US

Hundreds of U.S. Marines were undergoing refresher training in riot and crowd control just outside of Los Angeles and will move into the city soon, a military official said, as protests over President Donald Trump’s immigration raids spread from California to other parts of the country. Trump’s decision to dispatch National Guard troops and Marines […]

Politics

52 h. ago US Marines arrive in LA; California governor warns ‘democracy under assault’

Hundreds of U.S. Marines arrived in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday under orders from President Donald Trump, ratcheting up tensions in America’s second largest city, as California’s governor warned “democracy is under assault.” Trump’s extraordinary measures of sending National Guard and Marines to quell protests, which broke out in response to his immigration raids, […]

Events

67 h. ago Marines arrive in LA under Trump orders as protests spread to other cities

Hundreds of U.S. Marines arrived in Los Angeles overnight and more were expected on Tuesday under orders from President Donald Trump, who has also activated 4,000 National Guard troops to quell protests despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other local leaders. The city has seen days of public outrage since the Trump administration […]

Politics

6 d. ago Cyprus Takes Bold Step to End Sunbed Reservation Practice, Sparking Heated Debate Among Tourists

Cyprus Takes Bold Step to End Sunbed Reservation Practice, Sparking Heated Debate Among Tourists  Travel And Tour World

Society

7 d. ago Tanner Winterhof and Farm4Profit face off with Nebraska Governor in Corn State rivalry debate

In a spirited podcast debate that had both sides trading playful jabs about everything from corn quality to football tailgating, Tanner Winterhof of the Farm4Profit podcast recently squared off with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on the “93” podcast hosted by Mark Fahleson. The episode showcased the long-standing agricultural rivalry between Iowa and Nebraska while giving […]

Politics

2 w. ago Texas governor signs law to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed into law a bill requiring Apple and Alphabet’s Google to verify the age of users of their app stores, putting the second-most-populous US state at the centre of a debate over whether and how to regulate smartphone use by children and teenagers. The law, effective on January 1, […]

Politics

2 w. ago Yiorkadjis calls for Sizopoulos’ support to enhance district govts’ independence

Nicosia District Governor Constantinos Yiorkadjis on Friday called on outgoing Edek leader and House interior committee member Marinos Sizopoulos to give his support to increase both the financial and administrative independence of Cyprus’ district governments. Speaking after a meeting between the pair, Yiorkadjis said he hopes Sizopoulos will give “the necessary support, both in the […]

Politics

3 w. ago Governor Yusuf Bails Out Stranded Kano Students In Cyprus With ₦2.24bn

Governor Yusuf Bails Out Stranded Kano Students In Cyprus With ₦2.24bn  Channels Television

Politics

3 w. ago Vafeades urges UN to use ‘all tools available’ to protect civilians in war

Protecting civilians in times of war is a moral imperative, Minister of Transport Alexis Vafeades said, while representing Cyprus at a UN Security Council working debate on the matter. The minister called on the UN to use every available tool to take concrete action and said Cyprus understood the urgency of the issue very well from […]

Events

3 w. ago CBC governor outlines strategies for economic resilience and growth

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday used his address at the 4th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit to underline the importance of resilience in the face of global economic uncertainties. At the event, Patsalides highlighted the necessity for strategic reforms and robust regulatory frameworks to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth. “We […]

Economics

3 w. ago Monument to Soviet dictator Josef Stalin in Moscow metro stirs debate

A monument to Soviet dictator Josef Stalin erected in Moscow’s metro is stirring debate, with some Russians welcoming it as a historical tribute, but others saying it’s a mistake to commemorate someone who presided over so much suffering. The life-size wall sculpture in Moscow’s Taganskaya metro station depicts Stalin standing on Moscow’s Red Square surrounded […]

Politics

3 w. ago North opposition lambasts ‘govt’ for ‘reckless’, ‘ridiculous’ property policy

The north’s ruling coalition was on Tuesday lambasted by two opposition ‘MPs’ for the “reckless” and “ridiculous” policies they have followed regarding the matter of property. The debate comes after the ruling coalition changed its legislation regarding the purchase of real estate by non-Turkish Cypriots last Friday, allowing them to buy more properties. First to speak on the […]

Events

3 w. ago Turkey’s “Island Cyprus” Tourism Campaign Sparks International Debate

Turkey’s “Island Cyprus” Tourism Campaign Sparks International Debate  Travel And Tour World

Society