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The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined proposals for a new platform to enable trading in shares of privately-owned firms under plans to invigorate Britain’s lacklustre capital markets and encourage ...

Britain’s competition regulator cleared Carlsberg’s (CARLb.CO) deal with soft drinks maker Britvic (BVIC.L) on Tuesday, saying it would not refer the $4.23 billion transaction for an in-depth ...

German companies feel pessimistic about the new year, with only 12.6 per cent expecting business conditions to improve in 2025, according to a poll by the Ifo institute of some 8,000 firms. “No ...

As the crypto market gears up for another thrilling altcoin season, investors are on the hunt for projects poised to deliver substantial returns. While Ethereum (ETH) remains a dominant force, ...

British pay rose by more than expected in the three months to October, official data showed on Tuesday, prompting investors to further rein in bets on Bank of England interest ...

Swedish businessman and philanthropist Sievert Larsson has awarded scholarships totalling €20,000 to students at the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak). According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the scholarships, each worth €1,000, ...

Cyprus’ financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation as digital banking technologies, fintech partnerships, and sustainability initiatives reshape operations and redefine customer experiences. According to Stella Mourouzidou Damtsa, Manager Segments &...

Limassol port manager DP World Limassol on Tuesday announced that it has secured a major vehicle transhipment deal, describing it as “a significant milestone” for the multipurpose terminal. “This is ...

The €170 million expansion plans for Larnaca and Paphos airports are now open for public consultation, with feedback invited until January 15, 2025. Hermes Airports, the operator under a long-term concession agreement, said ...

A new record high number of passengers passing through the Republic of Cyprus’ airports has been set this year, with it projected that more than 12 million people will have taken ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Tuesday called on Cypriot banks to reduce loan interest rates and associated charges, following recent developments in the financial sector. Keve’...

Invest Cyprus on Monday announced the launch of a series of strategic meetings with regional and local authorities aimed at mapping and promoting investment projects that are open to foreign ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday released its late report on interest rates across all monetary financial institutions (MFIs) for the month of October. According to the CBC, ...

British businesses this month cut staff numbers at the fastest pace in almost four years, raised prices and turned more pessimistic about the outlook, placing much of the blame on ...

BP (BP.L) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s international investments arm XRG said on Monday they have closed a deal for a new natural gas joint venture in ...

Britain’s online safety regime came into force on Monday, requiring social media companies like Meta’s (META.O) Facebook and ByteDance’s TikTok to take action to tackle criminal ...

The crypto market continues to provide ground-breaking investment opportunities, with several coins positioning themselves for massive gains. Rexas Finance, SUI, PNUT, and PEPE are among the most promising projects, as ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday released its late report on interest rates across all monetary financial institutions (MFIs) for the month of October. The report showed fluctuations ...

As Cardano’s price struggles, ADA holders are turning to projects with real utility. A rising $0.06 crypto, boosted by an AI marketplace launch, is quickly catching their eye. This shift ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday published a policy statement detailing the fees payable and the information required under the European Regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR). ...

District local authorities are now issuing building permits within 48 hours for low-risk developments of up to two residential units (Category A). This is provided that applications were submitted before July 1, 2024, ...

Rising costs are driving restaurants and bars in Paphos to the brink, with 50-60 expected to close permanently in 2024, according to Angelos Onisiforou, chairman of the regional association of recreation ...

Hellenic Bank on Monday announced a reduction in its reference rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate. Effective from December 18, 2024, the rate will decrease ...

Labour costs and job vacancies in Cyprus experienced significant increases in the third quarter of 2024, according to a report released by the state’s statistical service on Monday. According to ...