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The euro could become a viable alternative to the dollar, earning the 20-nation bloc immense benefits, if governments could only strengthen the bloc’s financial and security architecture, ECB President ...

US President Donald Trump’s social media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT.O), plans to raise about $3 billion to spend on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, the Financial Times ...

Cyprus’ housing market continued to cool in the fourth quarter of 2024, with Paphos recording the strongest price growth while Nicosia posted the weakest performance, a marginal annual decline, according to ...

Cyprus deepened its maritime ties with Finland during a working visit to Helsinki by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, who joined the Cyprus Maritime Commission as part of the ...

Limassol will host the European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 21 and 22, 2026, as Cyprus takes the helm of the EU presidency, welcoming the continent’s maritime community to the island’s ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has welcomed the launch of the new Business Support Center, describing it as a long-standing demand finally addressed, and a much-needed tool ...

The Cyprus Property Development Association has urged authorities to accelerate the issuance of building permits in cases involving the transfer of building coefficient from listed properties, citing delays of over ...

Cyprus’ future workforce received a crash course in employment rights and responsibilities this week as part of the Junior Achievement Cyprus (JA Cyprus) initiative, with a clear message that undeclared ...

Tourists in Cyprus are turning in growing numbers to short-term rentals, with the number of registered properties swelling sixfold in under three years, prompting authorities to push for tighter regulation, ...

Cyprus is expected to be among the few Eurozone countries to reach the European Central Bank’s 2 per cent inflation target by 2025–2026, as inflation across the bloc continues to ease ...

Cyprus inaugurated its new Business Support Centre (BSC) on Monday, marking what the government described as a turning point in efforts to cut red tape, attract investment and support entrepreneurship. ...

The contest in Silicon Valley to dominate artificial intelligence is playing out on a new court: superstar researchers. While the scramble to attract top talent and keep them happy has ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang flew out of Taipei on Friday after a week revelling in the adoration of Taiwan’s tech industry, and delivering a subtle but crucial message from ...

A downturn for British firms eased in May despite a darkening picture for manufacturers who cut jobs at one of the fastest rates since the global financial crisis almost 20 years ...

The United Arab Emirates have launched a new Arabic language artificial intelligence (AI) model as the regional race to develop AI technologies accelerates in the Gulf. The UAE, a major ...

A group of 58 internet providers and industry associations have urged EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen to free up additional spectrum for Wi-Fi services, setting up a clash with operators seeking ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 19: Each year, the International Day for Women in Maritime Affairs promises celebration, but behind the speeches and ...

Sunny weather boosted British retail sales in April and households grew cheerier this month, according to figures published this week that suggested consumers might be a bright spot in an ...

Toyota (7203.T) unveiled its latest RAV4 on Wednesday and said the compact sport utility vehicle would be its first model to feature its Arene software development platform. “The RAV4 marks ...

Lenovo, the world’s largest personal computer manufacturer, has reported a worse-than-expected 64 per cent fall in fourth-quarter profit, which it said was mostly due to a non-cash decline in the ...

US companies across sectors have initiated layoffs as they attempt to streamline operations amid economic uncertainties, following similar cutbacks seen last year. Job openings — a measure of labor demand — decreased 288,000 ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday ratified the suspension of trading in the shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, following a recent meeting of the CSE Council. The ...

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced that registrations for Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025 will close on May 29. The major educational robotics event will take place on June 28-29, 2025, at the ...

In a report entitled “Europe’s waters: key challenges and EU solutions”, published on May 7, the European Parliament (EP) draws attention to the key issues concerning Europe’s scarcity, pollution ...