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Cyprus’ public finances remain on a strong footing, with German rating agency Scope projecting public debt will fall below 60 per cent of GDP this year and under 50 per cent in ...

Food prices in Cyprus have risen by 20 per cent since the end of 2019, the mildest increase in the euro area, while Estonia has seen the steepest jump at 57 per cent, ...

Two of Cyprus’ leading tourism bodies have renewed their commitment to sustainability, innovation and year-round growth, marking this year’s focus on the transformative power of tourism. Firstly, the Cyprus ...

Cyprus will once again take part in GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, marking its fourth consecutive year at the world’s leading technology exhibition. The island will be represented by 14 information ...

Alkis H. Hadjikyriacos (Frou-Frou Biscuits) delivered a steady performance in 2024, with resilient sales, stronger profits and a solid balance sheet. The group benefited both from its established product lines and ...

EU-backed researchers are working with communities in overlooked regions to create tourism strategies that promote heritage while ensuring long-term sustainability. By Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro Europe’s most popular travel destinations ...

Worldwide shipments of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39.2 per cent in 2025, with volumes reaching 14.3 million units, according to new ...

PC shipments to the United States stagnated in the second quarter of 2025, falling 1.4 per cent year on year to 18.6 million units, according to the latest research from industry analysts Canalys. ...

The Trump administration’s overhaul of the H-1B system could have an outsized impact on the finance industry, which could face hiring challenges following the imposition of the new $100,000 ...

US corporate finance chiefs say the confusion around trade policy that put a damper on the first half of the year has begun to lift, but that price increases are ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting September 22: The government will continue to back the Larnaca local district organisation (EOA) as it seeks to become ...

At the White House this year, OpenAI outlined its lofty “Stargate” infrastructure project that would cost half a trillion dollars and be developed with partners including SoftBank (9434.T) and Oracle (...

The Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas widely used by tech firms to hire foreign talent could deal a blow to the sector that relies heavily ...

From lasers to life sciences, Europe’s new plan for research and technology infrastructures aims to turn world-class science into everyday impact. By Catherine Howie The European Commission has introduced ...

Asset managers are lining up to launch cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, capitalizing on growing excitement around digital assets while getting a boost from looser regulatory requirements to bring products to market. ...

With its sleek design and groundbreaking aerodynamics, the Airbus RACER isn’t just a prototype – it’s a symbol of Europe’s commitment to clean aviation. By Tom Cassauwers Brice ...

Cyprus has found “sizeable quantities” of natural gas in blocks Pegasus and Glaucus, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou told the Cyprus Mail on Friday, following an earlier announcement by the president ...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SAP unveiled plans to bring SAP Sovereign Cloud capabilities to the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, the new independent cloud for Europe, backed by Amazon’s €7.8 ...

Dr Kyriaki Michaelidou of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has been awarded the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering ...

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute and Nvidia (NVDA.O) have launched a joint research lab in the United Arab Emirates that will focus on developing next-generation AI models and ...

Two thirds of US-based security chiefs at large technology companies say the threat of violence towards their executives has increased in the past two years, with many now providing protection ...

Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) announced changes to its top management this week, replacing chief technology officer Markus Schaefer with head of production Joerg Burzer, as it pursues cost efficiencies with a ...

Global shipping, which carries around 80 per cent of world merchandise trade, is stagnating as the sector struggles with geopolitical instability, new tariffs and shifting sea lanes, the United Nations said ...

Apple, Google and Microsoft have been asked by EU tech regulators about the measures they are taking to prevent their platforms being used for financial scams, underscoring Europe’s concern ...