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COVID19: Cyprus praised by EU for vaccinations, tests

European Union Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides praised Cyprus for vaccinating over 16% of its population, and the number of COVID-19 tests conducted weekly making it a leader in Europe. On Tuesday, the

30th March 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Institutionals waiting to catch bitcoin on the low, says deVere CEO

A drop in the market price of bitcoin will trigger a surge in institutional investment, driving up the price permanently, according to the CEO of a leading financial advisory and fintech. “Bitcoin

30th March 2021

Markets/World

Cyprus hails EU recognition of Halloumi as Cypriot

In a landmark move, halloumi has earned its Cypriotness after the EU registered the island’s famous traditional cheese as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product after a long political battle. The

30th March 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Cyprus reports Turkey airspace violations

Cyprus has reported Turkey to the United Nations for violating its airspace and infringing its Flight Information Region (FIR). Cyprus Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andreas Hadjichrysanthou sent two documents to

30th March 2021

Cyprus/World

Markets cautious ahead of holiday-shortened week

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Asian shares turned mixed on Monday while US equity futures slipped, despite Wall Street ending Friday on a strong note. Investors seem to have

29th March 2021

Markets/World

Hollywood ‘star’ makes hay in Silicon Valley

By Haro Chakmakjian Southern California may have Hollywood, but Silicon Valley has a star of its own – not just tech glitterati — in the shape of a Jerusalem donkey chewing the

28th March 2021

Life & Society/World

Turkish Lira continues to tumble

The Turkish lira continued to tumble this week, following the shock replacement of the central bank governor, the fourth in less than two years, losing close to 10% of its value compared

27th March 2021

Markets/World

COVID19: EMA OKs more EU sites for vaccine production

The European Union’s medicines regulator has approved new sites for the manufacture of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines, in a bid to significantly boost Europe’s supply of COVID-19 jabs. In

26th March 2021

Companies/World

Biden not giving up on Cyprus

US President Joe Biden has promised not to give up on the Cyprus issue when addressing a Greek American community digital event to celebrate Greece’s bicentennial independence. President Biden paid tribute to

26th March 2021

Cyprus/World

Markets set to end week on positive note

By Han Tan, Market Analyst at FXTM Asian stocks are in the green, while US and European equity futures are pushing upwards on Friday. The dollar index is easing slightly after gaining

26th March 2021

Markets/World