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Police tip-off Australia to seize drugs in Cyprus BBQs

A large cargo of ecstasy hidden in 200 Cypriot-made barbecues (aka foukou) was seized in Sidney after intelligence received from Cyprus police alerting it had left Limassol port in the summer. According

18th December 2019

Cyprus/World

Asian stocks decline as investors mull “phase one” trade deal

By Han Tan, Market Analyst at FXTM Asian stocks are lower on Wednesday, as investors continue contemplating the ramifications from the “phase one” US-China trade deal. While the rollback of tariffs

18th December 2019

Markets/World

IELTS language test trusted by the UK for visas

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced IELTS, the world’s most trusted language test, will continue to be accepted for British visas that require applicants to demonstrate their English. Following a tender process,

17th December 2019

World

After clarity on trade and Brexit, here’s what to look for the week ahead

By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM After many months of confusion and uncertainty, markets finally received a dose of clarity on two fronts. One on trade and the other on

16th December 2019

Markets/World

Boris’ Brexit snake oil poisoned Corbyn’s chances

When it came to the crux British voters wanted an oven-ready Brexit prepared by celebrity chef Boris Johnson who proved to be a better bet than Jeremy Corbyn’s fence-sitting exercise. Corbyn ran

15th December 2019

Columnists/Comment/World

Cypriot MP survives Labour election cull

The UK general election results saw Cypriot Labour MP Bambos Charalambous keeping his seat at the House of Commons for North London’s Enfield-Southgate constituency, despite the Conservative rout. Labour’s Bambos Charalambous, 52,

13th December 2019

World

Britain on course for Brexit after Conservatives win big

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM After almost three and a half years since Britain voted to leave the European Union, the country is finally on track to withdraw from

13th December 2019

Comment/Guests/Markets

Boris Johnson victory: Boost for the pound, economy and UK financial assets

Expect the British pound to soar above predictions to $1.40, billions of pent up business investment to be unleashed to boost the UK economy, and the FTSE 100 to open stronger before

13th December 2019

Markets/World

EU leaders to rebuff Turkey-Libya maritime accord

European Union leaders are expected to back Cyprus and Greece in rejecting a maritime delimitation deal between Turkey and Libya as a violation of international law. The European Council will stand with

12th December 2019

Europe/Maritime

Global life insurance outlook is stable as insurers adapt to low interest rates, says Moody’s

The outlook for the global life insurance sector is stable, reflecting insurers’ solid regulatory capital and relatively conservative investment portfolios, and their efforts to adapt their products to a low interest rate

12th December 2019

World