The Dark Side of Olivewood

We recently read an article published on November 7 in the Financial Mirror (Olivewood trying to reinvent itself) about the Cyprus filming plan, although interesting, was far from the truth. You can

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Early whiff of electioneering

Candidates are gradually surfacing with an interest to run in the next presidential elections. The trouble is that voters will be going to the polls 15 months from now, not next week

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EAC energy inefficiency

An article in the FT pointed out that in the UK, one recent study estimated that 54% of electricity supply is lost before power reaches the consumer because of the inadequacies of

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Labour market distortions

Averof Neophytou, the ruling party chair, raised the issue of minimum guaranteed income in parliament earlier this week, which is currently at €500 per month for people who have no source of

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Reduce VAT on rented properties

In recent years residential rents have shown a noticeable increase, especially those in the town centres, with special regard to those close to universities and colleges. Rents are determined in a free

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What a European peace plan looks like

The European Council will convene on December 16 to discuss the possibility of imposing sanctions on Turkey concerning Varosha and the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The government has asked the EU

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Putin’s power play

Vladimir Putin has much to be proud of. He has restored Russia as a first-class military power and, although per capita income at just above $10,000 (2020) leaves much to be desired,

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How Omicron stole Christmas

There is a sneaking suspicion that this Christmas is starting to replicate last year’s COVID-tainted festive cheer, with infections rapidly rising to worrying heights. And the last thing we wanted Santa to

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