49 h. ago FX week in review: CMC Markets revenue decline, Cyprus CFD brokers money laundering allegations, IG adds crypto trading

FX week in review: CMC Markets revenue decline, Cyprus CFD brokers money laundering allegations, IG adds crypto trading  FX News Group

Economics

4 d. ago IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money  Kathimerini.com.cy

Economics

4 d. ago Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, while Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, turning their bromance into an all-out brawl on social media. The hostilities began when Trump criticized Tesla CEO Musk in the Oval Office. Within hours, the once-close relationship had disintegrated in full […]

Politics

5 d. ago Cyprus housing market surges in early 2025, driven by demand for new builds

Cyprus’ housing market recorded a strong start to 2025, with residential property sales rising sharply in both volume and value during the first quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by Landbank Analytics. The analysis, based on contracts of sale submitted to the Department of Lands and Surveys, showed a notable increase in demand […]

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5 d. ago Eight million tonnes of plastic threaten oceans, including Cyprus shores

Each year, around eight million tonnes of plastic waste flow from coastlines into the world’s oceans, the ministry of agriculture said on Thursday, adding that the stark figure sets the tone for 2025’s world environment day. Plastic pollution, the ministry warned, is now one of the greatest threats to our natural world. It damages beaches, […]

Events

5 d. ago Fabregas shuts down Inter speculation and vows to continue at Como

Cesc Fabregas pledged his immediate managerial future to Como on Wednesday amid increasing speculation that the Spaniard is the main target for Inter Milan to replace the recently departed Simone Inzaghi. Fabregas — former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder — has attracted the attention of several top clubs after leading promoted Como to a 10th […]

Politics

5 d. ago Pressure mounts on Netanyahu as opposition moves to dissolve parliament

A member of Israel’s right-wing coalition threatened to quit the cabinet on Wednesday and support an opposition motion to dissolve parliament tabled for next week, piling pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Latest opinion polls suggest that Netanyahu’s coalition would lose power if an election was held today, with many voters unhappy over the […]

Politics

6 d. ago ‘It is not possible’: Cyprus powerless to claim Abramovich’s €14m tax bill

‘It is not possible’: Cyprus powerless to claim Abramovich’s €14m tax bill  TBIJ

Economics

6 d. ago South Korea’s new President Lee vows to revive democracy from ‘near demise’

South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence. Lee’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest […]

Politics

6 d. ago Grok 3 AI predicts when ADA will break past $3 as new Crypto threatens Cardano

Grok 3 AI is forecasting a bold surge for Cardano (ADA), projecting a climb to $3 in 2025. Yet, a new altcoin, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), is capturing investor focus with its innovative DeFi lending model. Currently in phase 5 of its 11-phase presale, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is priced at $0.03, having raised $9,800,000 and sold […]

Events

7 d. ago UK threatens to sue Abramovich over use of money from Chelsea sale

Britain has threatened to take Russian businessman Roman Abramovich to court over the frozen 2.5 billion pounds in proceeds from his sale of Chelsea football club that he wanted to go to victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Britain sanctioned Abramovich in a crackdown on Russian oligarchs after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, triggering […]

Economics

7 d. ago Forex Firms, Drug Money, and Cyprus: Mayor’s Allegations Spark CySEC Response

Forex Firms, Drug Money, and Cyprus: Mayor’s Allegations Spark CySEC Response  TradingView

Events

7 d. ago Greece postpones basketball finals game after courtside dispute 

Greece’s government on Monday postponed a basketball game between local rivals Olympiacos and Panathinaikos and threatened to cancel the national championship after tensions between team owners boiled over at a match on Sunday. Olympiacos basketball owners Panagiotis and George Aggelopoulos, and Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos clashed over the alleged use of obscene gestures and offensive […]

Sport

8 d. ago Turkish Cypriots ‘anxious, intimidated, threatened’ by property arrests

Turkish Cypriots have been rendered “anxious, intimidated, and threatened” by the flurry of arrests made by the Republic of Cyprus of people accused of selling Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party the CTP’s foreign relations secretary Fikri Toros said. “These feelings are reviving previous traumas experienced between 1963 and 1974,” […]

Events

1 week ago Our View: Politicians let Blue Ocean slip away with €14 million

While everyone claims to want corruption eliminated, nothing is done even when it is staring them in the face. The case of Cyprus-registered Blue Ocean, the company that was managing Roman Abramovich’s fleet of super-yachts, is a stark example of how the politicians and state services allow the rich and powerful to break the law […]

Politics

1 week ago Cyprus Business Now: properties, investors, financial literacy, unemployment

Cyprus recorded €43.8 million in high-value property transactions in April 2025, marking a 52.8 per cent drop compared to March, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. Based on Land Registry data published this week, the ten most expensive transactions nationwide totalled €18.4m. The highest-value deal was the €3.3m sale of a plot in […]

Economics

1 week ago Cyprus offers money for migrants to return to Syria, minister says

Cyprus offers money for migrants to return to Syria, minister says  Euronews.com

Politics

1 week ago Cyprus sees €43.8 million in April property sales, led by €3.3 million Engomi plot

Cyprus recorded €43.8 million in high-value property transactions in April 2025, marking a 52.8 per cent drop compared to March, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. Based on Land Registry data published this week, the ten most expensive transactions nationwide totalled €18.4m. The highest-value deal was the €3.3m sale of a plot in […]

Economics

1 week ago New West Bank settlements risk further isolating Israel on world stage

Israel’s government has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied-West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Thursday, a move that could deepen divisions with some allies, who have threatened sanctions over further expansion. Far-right Smotrich, an advocate for Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, wrote on X that the new settlements would be […]

Politics

1 week ago CySEC engages over 1,700 students in financial literacy campaign

More than 1,700 students across Cyprus have participated in financial literacy lectures delivered by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), according to an official statement from the commission. The initiative, part of Global Money Week 2025, concluded its most recent series of lectures with strong engagement and widespread participation in both primary and secondary […]

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