7 h. ago UK economy shrinks again in May, fuelling fears of stalled recovery

Britain’s economy contracted unexpectedly for a second month running in May, official data showed on Friday, compounding worries at home for finance minister Rachel Reeves as the nation navigates growing global turbulence. Gross domestic product shrank by 0.1 per cent after a 0.3 per cent drop in April, the Office for National Statistics said. Economists […]

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8 h. ago PwC Cyprus: Celebrating international investment and the momentum it brings at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

PwC Cyprus: Celebrating international investment and the momentum it brings at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards  Kathimerini.com.cy

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15 h. ago UAE ready to raise oil capacity beyond 2027 if market needs grow

The United Arab Emirates could further boost its oil production capacity after 2027 if that is what markets require, its energy minister said on Thursday, signalling a move that could propel the country to the elite club of top five global oil producers. OPEC has granted the UAE a bigger production quota this year after […]

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27 h. ago International Sea Tourism Festival comes to Cyprus for the first time

There is plenty happening by the sea these months and events will continue to arrive even after the extended tourism season passes. In October, a new wave of happenings will reach the island and for the first time ever the International Sea Tourism Festival will shine at Ayia Napa Marina. Traditionally held in Greece, the […]

Society

37 h. ago Cyprus deputy shipping minister visits UK to boost IMO council bid

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis,paid a working visit to London this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties with the United Kingdom. The trip also sought to promote Cyprus’ bid for re-election to the council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for 2026-2027 in November. According to the announcement, the visit was marked by a bilateral […]

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39 h. ago Trump unleashes 50% tariffs on copper, Brazil in explosive trade salvo

U.S. President Donald Trump launched his global tariff assault into overdrive on Wednesday, announcing a new 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports and a 50% duty on goods from Brazil, both to start on August 1. “I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT,” […]

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40 h. ago SEKA Victoria announces events for 51st anniversary of Turkish invasion of Cyprus

SEKA Victoria announces events for 51st anniversary of Turkish invasion of Cyprus  Neos Kosmos

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44 h. ago Jet2 shares fall as 2026 outlook withheld amid booking delays

British low-cost airline and travel firm Jet2 (JET2.L) said it was premature to give a forecast for fiscal year 2026 as later bookings and global uncertainty clouded visibility into future business, sending shares sharply lower on Wednesday. The global travel and leisure sector is operating against the backdrop of geopolitical disruptions and inflationary cost pressures, […]

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57 h. ago Alchemy by Guaba: Ένα αλχημικό ταξίδι στη Λεμεσό με τα στοιχεία της φύσης

Το γνωστό beach bar της Λεμεσού, GUABA, έδωσε ξεχωριστό παλμό το βράδυ της περασμένης Παρασκευής, 4 Ιουλίου, σε συνεργασία με το Alchemy bar. Ένα ξεχωριστό event που συνδύασε εκλεπτυσμένα κοκτέιλ, ατμοσφαιρικό σκηνικό και όμορφες παρουσίες. Το Guaba παρουσίασε για πρώτη φορά τη νέα του εμπειρία σε συνεργασία με το Alchemy Bar, σε ένα premium απόγευμα, […]

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61 h. ago Mind behind The School for Gods comes to Cyprus for first time

The internationally acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the European School of Economics, Elio D’Anna, will be live on stage at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol for the first time in a few months’ time. Best known for his global best-selling book The School for Gods, Elio D’Anna will deliver a powerful keynote speech followed […]

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65 h. ago German giants plan joint push to restore investor confidence

Some of Germany’s biggest corporations are weighing a joint initiative to boost investor confidence in Europe’s top economy, two people familiar with the matter said, adding this included investment commitments and a push to attract private capital. The initiative, which is spearheaded by groups including Siemens (SIEGn.DE), Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) and FGS Global, represents more […]

Economics

67 h. ago Zero Trace Festival: Limassol embraces a celebration without waste

By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s first truly low-impact community celebration. The Zero Trace Festival, held on June 21 and 22, didn’t just invite people to enjoy food, music, and […]

Sport

2 d. ago JRCC plays vital role in regional and EU stability, says Christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides speaking at the 30th anniversary event of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) emphasised it’s crucial role in the ‘security architecture’ of the Eastern Mediterranean and the EU. “We are in a region in which we are witnessing ongoing unrest and conflict on a daily basis that have led to the violent […]

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3 d. ago UK and France must end dependency on US and China, Macron warns

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday Britain and France must work together to counter the world’s many destabilising threats and protect Europe from “excessive dependencies” on the United States and China. Macron, in a rare address to both houses of the British parliament, celebrated the return of closer ties between the two countries as […]

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3 d. ago Ukraine urges investigation into alleged Russian chemical weapons use

Ukraine asked the global chemical weapons watchdog in The Hague on Tuesday to investigate the alleged use of banned toxic munitions by Russia against its forces. A request to establish an investigation was submitted by Kyiv to the governing body of the organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It followed Dutch and German […]

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3 d. ago Green awards in Limassol highlight growing environmental culture

Green Key and Green Offices certifications do more than reward good behaviour,” environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Tuesday during the Green Awards ceremony in Limassol. “They build a strong culture of environmental responsibility,” she added. The ceremony, organised by CYMEPA as the national coordinator of the programmes, recognised 42 hotels, five restaurants, and three […]

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3 d. ago Two crew dead, at least two wounded in attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea

Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen on Monday evening, Liberia’s shipping delegation told a meeting of the International Maritime Organisation on Tuesday. The deaths on the vessel, the first involving shipping in the Red Sea since June 2024, bring the […]

Events

3 d. ago Sky Novel στην Αγία Νάπα: Το απόλυτο summer experience στο H2O Pool Bar

Το Sky Novel παρουσιάζει ένα απόλυτο καλοκαιρινό event, το Σάββατο, 12 Ιουλίου, ξεκινώντας από τις 18:30, στο εντυπωσιακό H20 Pool Bar, στη Μαρίνα της Αγίας Νάπας. Ένα event που υπόσχεται να συνδυάσει τη χαλάρωση, την κομψότητα και τον ρυθμό σε ένα μαγευτικό σκηνικό δίπλα στη θάλασσα. Με φόντο το ηλιοβασίλεμα και τους ήχους της house […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus shipping giants announce ₹10,000 crore investment, marking largest FDI in Indian maritime sector

Cyprus shipping giants announce ₹10,000 crore investment, marking largest FDI in Indian maritime sector  ET Infra

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3 d. ago Shipping minister meets Egyptian official to boost maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met last week with the president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, at the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s offices in Limassol. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the visit followed Hadjimanolis’ official trip to Egypt in October 2024. During her […]

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