How identity protection services work to safeguard your life
In a world where data is worth a billion dollars, protecting one’s privacy is critical. People have to share critical personal information quite frequently, such as the details of ...
Hellenic Bank posts €284 million profit for first nine months of 2024
Hellenic Bank on Wednesday reported a profit after tax of €284 million for the first nine months of 2024, marking a 28 per cent increase from the same period last year.
“During the ...
Russia’s sovereign wealth fund floats idea of ‘reset’ with US after Trump victory, Kremlin not convinced
New opportunities to reset relations between Moscow and Washington have opened up, the influential head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday after Donald Trump declared victory in ...
Europe congratulates Trump, amid worries about his return to the White House
French President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, saying they were ready to work together but ...
Kadis’ hearing in Brussels today over commissioner role
The hearing of Cyprus’ commissioner-designate for the EU and three times ex-minister Costas Kadis will take place on Wednesday afternoon in Brussels.
Kadis, who had been selected by President of ...
Zelenskiy praises Trump’s ‘impressive’ election win, Israel’s rightist government celebrates
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rapidly congratulated Donald Trump while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rightist government celebrated his victory in the US presidential election.
Zelenskiy, in a message ...
Cypriot tourism takes centre stage at London’s WTM with 55 co-exhibitors
Cyprus is participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) conference in London this week, joined by nearly 55 co-exhibitors at the ExCel exhibition centre.
According to an announcement by the Deputy ...
A lesson in human nature
In a quaint suburban town, Emma and Tom had what seemed like the perfect life. After nearly a decade of marriage, they had built a comfortable life with their daughter, ...
Marios Tsiailis appointed as new group CFO at payabl.
Financial services provider payabl. on Wednesday announced that it has appointed Marios Tsiailis as its new group chief financial officer (CFO).
According to the announcement, Tsiailis has “a strong track ...
Invest Cyprus and TechIsland to collaborate on boosting tech sector
National investment promotion agency Invest Cyprus and TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, on Wednesday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
According to the announcement, the agreement aims ...
Global reaction to the US presidential election
Reactions from around the world began trickling in on Wednesday as Fox News projected that Republican Donald Trump had won the battleground state of Pennsylvania, which would all but close ...
From life stories to fairy tales
A diverse event with activities for all ages is coming on November 16 organised by the Enavsma Foundation as it participates in the Access City Festival. Focusing on people’s stories ...
Foreign minister highlights Cyprus’ geostrategic role at Westminster
The Cyprus government has taken every possible step to keep up the momentum to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said at an event in Westminster.
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The civilised way to handle an election loss
Botswana’s elections have always been seen as a model for Africa, but the one last week has a somewhat wider relevance. The way its politicians handled victory and defeat ...
Fire at dance club in Paphos
A fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at an entertainment venue in Paphos.
According to the police, the fire service was called out around 4am and arrived ...
Mostly clear skies, windy, steady temps
Wednesday’s weather will be mostly sunny with temperatures rising to 24C in the interior, 25C on the coasts, and 16C in the higher mountains. Winds will be mainly north-easterly, ...
Yoav Gallant sacking removes thorn in Netanyahu’s side
Yoav Gallant knew he was living on borrowed time as Israel’s Defence Minister after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first attempt to sack him last year failed in the ...
Can PropTech finally bring real estate into the future?
By Pavlos Loizou, CEO of Ask Wire
The real estate industry has long been known for its slow adoption of technology. Despite the significant advancements in PropTech—offering everything from ...
Cyprus borrowers association calls for more inclusive support measures
The Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat) has issued a call for comprehensive government measures to address the rising cost of living, urging action that benefits all citizens without distinctions or limitations.
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Cyprus Business Now: co-op bank, shipping firm merger, UAE energy interest
United Arab Emirates energy giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Co has expressed interest in Cyprus’ emerging natural gas sector, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou has said.
“They expressed interest in the ...
FACTBOX-Who is winning the US presidential election (7.45am)? (Live tracker)
There are 538 Electoral College votes allotted to the 50 states and the District of Columbia. It takes 270 votes to win.
Live tracker: US presidential election results
The following table shows the ...
Trump victory to test US democratic institutions, foreign relations
Donald Trump secured the U.S. presidency on Wednesday in a comeback victory four years after he was voted out of the White House, as tens of millions of voters ...
Republicans win control of US Senate, House still up in the air
Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of ...
Cyprus registered unemployed down 15.7 per cent in October
The number of registered unemployed individuals in Cyprus saw a 15.7 per cent decrease in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical ...