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Cyprus is stepping up as a leading destination for international investment, president Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking at the ‘EY Cyprus Attractiveness Forum 2024,’ the president outlined the government’s ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) this week reported the registration of 16 bounced cheques worth €21,445 in November 2024. This represents a significant drop compared to previous months, as well as the ...

Bitcoin catapulted above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday, a milestone hailed even by sceptics as a coming-of-age for cryptocurrencies as investors bet on a friendly US administration to cement ...

Invest Cyprus on Wednesday announced that it has concluded a successful mission to Saudi Arabia. The mission, the agency said, will help facilitate future collaborations, supporting the country’s objective ...

Volvo Cars’ (VOLCARb.ST), sales rose 5 per cent year on year in November to 66,977 vehicles, led by Europe and the United States, it said on Wednesday. Sweden-based Volvo Cars, majority ...

Barclays (BARC.L), agreed to pay $19.5 million to settle a lawsuit in Manhattan by shareholders who accused the British bank of securities fraud after it sold $17.7 billion more debt than ...

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), set out measures on Wednesday to simplify processes for businesses as it strives to diversify its economy away from oil. ...

New loans in Cyprus rose in October, mainly due to increased corporate borrowing over €1 million, which experienced the sharpest drop in lending rates, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (...

The turnover value index for transport and storage in Cyprus grew by 2 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, reaching 145.1 units, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Annual growth ...

Storytelling has existed for as long as people could talk to each other. Despite its status as an ancient art, it is more relevant than ever, especially in business contexts. ...

Administrative, support, and real estate services in Cyprus performed well during the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest services turnover value index report.  Specifically, according to the Cyprus Statistical ...

The number of registered unemployed individuals in Cyprus dropped by 12.4 per cent in November 2024, compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Data ...

Invest Cyprus on Wednesday announced that it has concluded a successful mission to Saudi Arabia. The mission, the agency said, will help facilitate future collaborations, supporting the country’s objective ...

Cyprus on Wednesday showcased its advantages as a tax destination during a gathering in London, highlighting benefits for high-net-worth individuals amid UK tax reforms. The event, titled ‘Non-Doms: The Cyprus ...

Cyprus achieved record-breaking tourism results in 2024, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis. Speaking at the annual general assembly of the Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTA), ...

Litecoin has shown a rapid ascent in the bull market, with LTC breaking a resistance of over 18 months. Solana, on the other hand, shows a slump in the current sessio,...

Oil prices firmed on Wednesday as market participants weighed up geopolitical tensions and the prospect of OPEC+ extending supply cuts against weaker demand. Brent crude futures rose 23 cents, or 0.3 per ...

Turkish workers pushing for a solid minimum wage hike to cope with a persistent cost-of-living crisis face a battle in looming wage talks as the government seeks to prove its ...

Cypriot businesses have accelerated their digital transformation efforts in 2024, according a study on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and e-commerce. Conducted by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), ...

British retailers reported lacklustre sales in November, according to industry data on Tuesday affected by the timing of the Black Friday sales, although it still pointed to weakening consumer confidence. ...

Germany’s manufacturing sector remained firmly entrenched in contraction territory in November as firms struggle with weak demand and competitive pressure, highlighting ongoing challenges for Europe’s largest economy, a ...

Playgama, a game tech platform with a presence in Cyprus, announced on Tuesday that it raised $3 million in a funding round led by The Open Platform and s16vc. The ...

Cypriot businesses have accelerated their digital transformation efforts in 2024, according a study on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and e-commerce. Conducted by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), ...

According to the interview, Anderson specializes in offshore wind power installation work. Five years ago, he started a cryptocurrency cloud computing power mining plan in the bottom warehouse of wind ...