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Cyprus’ Fiscal Council on Thursday released its mid-year report for 2024, delving into the country’s economic performance so far, and flagging up areas of strength and vulnerability. In addition, the ...

The Larnaca Regional Tourism Board (Etap) on Thursday said that it is continuing to intensify its efforts this year under its action plan, which focuses on ecological improvements and enhancing ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week said that there is an urgent need to modernise state pavilions and streamline procedures to enhance Cyprus’ presence at international ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Thursday announced a profit after tax of €270 million for the first six months of 2024, marking a 23 per cent increase compared to the same period ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the imposition of administrative fines totalling €740,000 on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Exelcius Prime Ltd. CySEC chairman George Theocharides said ...

The interest rate for the most popular US home loan plunged last week to its lowest level in 15 months, after the Federal Reserve signaled it could start cutting its policy ...

Dubai’s main airport is on track to handle a record number of passengers this year after an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in the first six months, operator Dubai Airports ...

British house prices rose by the most six months in July, according to figures published on Wednesday by mortgage lender Halifax that suggested fresh momentum in the property market. House ...

Britain’s economy grew more strongly than previously thought in 2022, according to revised official data that gave more weight to the oil and gas sector which was buoyed by high ...

Oil prices bounced back from multi-month lows on Wednesday on concerns that an escalating conflict in the Middle East could hurt oil production, even as worries about weak crude demand ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the imposition of administrative fines totalling €740,000 on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Exelcius Prime Ltd. CySEC chairman George Theocharides said ...

Building permits issued in Cyprus increased by 8.5 per cent during the period from January to May 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report released on Wednesday by ...

The Famagusta branch of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) and the Famagusta Regional Tourism Board (Etap) this week unveiled their new online campaign titled ‘Live Unforgettable Moments’. The launch event ...

The mandatory public offer for the acquisition of up to 100 per cent of the issued share capital of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited, submitted on June 4, 2024, has been completed, according ...

The sharp decline in international stock indices earlier this week served as a reminder of the fragile economic balance on the global stage, according to economist Tassos Yiasemides. Speaking to ...

The Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) this week announced the conclusion of its latest campaign aimed at attracting domestic tourists. The board said that this initiative, which has received support ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week announced the launch of the Shorewinner project. This initiative, Keve explained, is aligned with the European Green Deal, and seeks ...

A meltdown in world equity markets in recent days is more reflective of a wind-down of carry trades used by investors to juice their bets than a hard and fast ...

The Transport Ministry on Tuesday reported a slight increase in passenger traffic at Cyprus’ Larnaca and Paphos airports for July 2024. However, the situation looks better when considering the entirety of ...

Britain’s top eight banks including HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest could be wound down in a crisis without the immediate need for taxpayer cash, the Bank of England said ...

Oil giant Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) on Tuesday reported a 3.4 per cent fall in second-quarter profit on lower crude volumes and softer refining margins, yet kept its generous dividend policy unchanged, ...

Global stocks rose in jittery trading on Tuesday, as the uncertainty generated by the previous day’s aggressive selloff weighed on investor sentiment, even though central bank officials said all ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday published its new rules on digital customer onboarding through the release of a Policy Statement (PS-01-2024). According to the commission, ...

The capital reserves of Greek banks have been further strengthened, though the quality of these funds remains weak, according to a report by the international credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS. ...