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Bitcoin halving will be ‘price non-event’

The Bitcoin halving – likely on Friday or Saturday – will be a ‘price non-event’, depending on the exact current rate at which the cryptos are created, according to the CEO of

19th April 2024

International/Markets/World

USD recovers after early sell-off on Israeli attack reports

The Euro-dollar currency pair is trading in the lower 1.0600s on Friday, after recovering slightly from an early bout of weakness. News reports of an escalation in the Middle East conflict had

19th April 2024

Markets/World

Daleela ferry ticket sales up 30% from 2023

Ticket sales have skyrocketed for the Daleela passenger and car ferry that will resume its Limassol to Piraeus sailings from the end of May to early September. With bookings available as of

18th April 2024

Companies/Cyprus/Maritime

BoE must ‘do right thing’, cut rates in summer

The Bank of England must not be tempted to use a smaller-than-expected drop in inflation in March to delay interest rate cuts further, warned the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory

18th April 2024

Markets/World

Cyprus schools adopt 1,000 ships in 20 years

Elementary schools in Cyprus have adopted 1,000 ships in almost two decades, as part of an international awareness campaign initiated by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the island’s main ship-owning umbrella organisation. “To

18th April 2024

Cyprus/Maritime

Gold rebounds on market caution, aims for $2,400

Gold has recovered its recent losses, trading around $2,370 per troy ounce during Thursday’s Asian session. The safe-haven yellow metal gained ground as traders exercise caution amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in the

18th April 2024

Markets/Middle East/World

Archaeological sites free for a day

All archaeological sites and monuments operated by the Department of Antiquities will offer free entry on Thursday to mark the UNESCO International Day for Monuments and Sites. Entrance tickets are normally €8.50.

18th April 2024

Cyprus/Life & Society

60% of Cypriots ‘likely’ to vote on June 9

Despite the interest in electing mayors and hundreds of local councilors, Cypriots are showing less enthusiasm to vote in the June 6-9 elections than their European counterparts. The European Parliament’s Spring 2024

17th April 2024

Cyprus/Europe

WTI falls on uncertain demand, MidEast tensions

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures dropped slightly to the crucial support of $85.00 in early trading in European markets on Wednesday. The crude oil price comes under pressure on weak demand outlook

17th April 2024

Energy/Markets/World

Daleela resumes Limassol-Piraeus ferry

The Daleela passenger and car ferry will resume its Limassol to Piraeus sailings from the end of May to early September, with bookings available as of Wednesday. Ticket prices for the 22

16th April 2024

Companies/Cyprus/Maritime