By Prof. Philippos Patsalis Some 350 million people – this the total number of people worldwide that are affected by rare diseases. Still, most rare diseases lack standard treatment, support groups, even
By Margrethe Vestager and Josep Borrell This week, the European Commission presented its vision for a European “digital decade.” With policy targets for 2030 focusing on the four cardinal issues of skills,
When Cyprus becomes president of the East Med Gas Forum in January 2022, it should have a clear policy to secure geostrategic energy and economic needs and meet the 2050 target for
By Sandra Nebritova Fintechs have been around for a long time now, but in the last three years, they have been the buzz of the financial industry. Digital wallets, payment gateways, cryptocurrencies
The lockdown imposed on the hospitality sector (restaurants/ bars/ cafes) will be lifted partially lifted on 16 March; it is time for these owners to reconsider many issues. The situation will not
The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), as an international body, has come into force with regional ministers meeting in Cairo, Egypt, approving the forum’s statute. The meeting of energy ministers from Egypt,
By Niki Tsivitanou Terms like “non-performing loans”, “foreclosures”, “loan sales” entered our lives in the last decade as a result of the global financial crisis, as well as the one in Cyprus.
By Natasa Pilides Signing the Memorandum of Understanding between Cyprus, Israel and Greece, on cooperation regarding the EuroAsia Interconnector Project marks another important milestone in our three countries’ joint efforts to promote
In a world where optimism is in shorter supply than a COVID-19 vaccine, it seems almost masochistic to believe that anything positive can come out of the UN-hosted Cyprus conference to be
By Michael Olympios The pandemic has disrupted everything from work to shopping. Activities like dancing or gym workouts that keep people in shape and good spirits are restricted. Socialising through dining or
