The European Commission has adopted the €33.4 mln Annual Action Programme to help the Turkish Cypriots implement the criteria for PDO-registered halloumi. Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira said the Aid
In April, 54,145 first-time asylum applicants applied for international protection in the 27-member bloc, up 66% compared to a year ago (32,570) but down 28% from March (74,950). The decrease from March is attributed to the
By Jeffrey Halley Markets were quiet overnight ahead of a deluge of tier-1 earnings, data, and the US FOMC policy decision over the rest of the week. Equities, currencies, oil and precious
More than half of retail investors are planning to buy more stocks before the end of 2022, according to a recent survey, with a leading advisor calling for caution and to avoid
EU member states should start preparing for a new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in autumn and winter; the bloc’s health chief said there had been a “worrying increase” in outbreaks. Reuters
By Craig Erlam A quiet start to what will otherwise be a lively week in financial markets, with particular focus on the US as the Fed meets Wednesday and big tech report
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said there is no room for optimism in resuming moribund Cyprus talks due to Turkey’s “unacceptable claims”. He told the Greek newspaper Kathimerini that 48 years after the Turkish
The economic outlook for Germany has deteriorated in recent months due to high energy price inflation and rising gas security risks, the DBRS Morningstar The sharp increase in global energy prices has
A leading crypto exchange, Crypto.com, has obtained an operating license in Cyprus as it seeks expansion in Europe. The Singapore-based exchange announcing the move said the license means the exchange can now
By Jeffrey Halley This month has dragged on and seems to be lasting forever, with the US FOMC policy meeting falling at the end of the month, instead of its usual mid-month
