By Jeffrey Halley The Ukraine/Russia conflict has suffered some headline fatigue of late, and more than a little complacency by the world’s financial markets, as China’s slowdown fears grabbed centre-stage. The economic ripples of the Ukraine conflict are back on the front pages. Equity markets overnight took fright at ominous comments from Russian officials around
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Cyprus acts as a bridge of communication between the Middle East and Europe in cybersecurity, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said on Wednesday. In remarks came on the sidelines of a seminar “on the role of the EU Cyber Ecosystem in Global Cyber Security Stability” co-organised by the Ministry of Defence Security and Defence Academy and the
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The Cyprus Journalists Union has condemned the jail sentence – in absentia – handed to Turkish Cypriot newspaper publisher Sener Levent for insulting Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Head of the CJU Yiorgos Frangos said Sener’s prosecution is a “silencing operation”, adding that an appeal has already been made to international institutions. Frangos said that the
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More than 900 people aged 60 and over were vaccinated with the fourth dose against COVID-19 when the first day the rollout was launched, the Health Ministry said. Ministry spokesperson Constantinos Athanasiou told the Cyprus News Agency that since March 30, when the booster dose was available for people over 70, more than 8,000 people
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Cyprus has conducted its first joint operation with Germany to return Pakistani nationals illegally residing in the Republic with the contribution of FRONTEX, the Interior Ministry said. It said the ministry and Cyprus Police participated in the joint operation, which repatriated a small number of Pakistani citizens. However, no specific number of returnees was given. “The
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A 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook Cyprus and was felt in Israel, Lebanon, and southern Turkey late Tuesday night, followed by several smaller aftershocks. The Department of Geological Survey announced that on Tuesday at 22:11, an earthquake of magnitude M = 4.7 was centred in Paphos and felt across the island. The epicentre was on land,
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While the re-election of Emmanuel Macron reduces the inherent short-term uncertainty that would have been associated with a Le Pen presidency, and reinforces the likelihood of broad policy continuity, fiscal challenges remain elevated for the President and the future government, a market analysis suggests. Maintaining a majority in the parliament following the legislative elections in
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Cyprus on Tuesday said Turkish businessman Osman Kavala sentenced to life in prison in Ankara, should be immediately released under the European Court of Human Rights judgement. A Turkish court sentenced the prominent civil rights activist and philanthropist to life without parole in connection with the Gezi Park protests in 2013. “Osman Kavala should be
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Hotel stays during the Greek Easter holidays reached 60% of capacity, with signs tourist flows this summer will be better than last year. The hope tourist flows that started during the Easter holidays will continue on an upward trajectory was expressed by Director General of the Cyprus Hotels Association, Philokypros Roussounides. He told CNA there had been tourism
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Hiking and nature activities, including guided tours led by experienced tourist guides, are being launched by the Cyprus Tourism Deputy Ministry. “The selected trails wind their way through sprawling forests and plains, breathtaking hills, astounding terrain, colourful villages, captivating shorelines and lush meadows. “This program is suitable for experienced hikers and enthusiasts,” a press release
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