. By Ekaterini Andrestinou The brilliant idea conceived by Isocrates, that the unity of mankind could be achieved through Greek education was realised with the conquest of the East by the genius leader of Macedonia, Alexander the Great. This young personality warmly engulfed Isocrates’ idea and made it a reality, inspired by his Greek descent,
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By Kyriacos Kiliaris Cyprus is at risk of remaining the only energy-isolated EU member without any electricity interconnections, as plans to link the grid in the Turkish occupied north to Turkey gather pace, while Athens delays endorsing a major powerline project to connect the island with Israel and mainland Europe through Greece. The issue is
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One of two Turkish drillships operating illegally within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone has left the area where it was exploring for hydrocarbons, according to pro-government Turkish media. The vessel Yavuz, is said to have moved to the Turkish port of Taşucu in the southern province of Mersin opposite the Karpas peninsula where it was operating.
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By Jameel Ahmad, Global Head of Currency Strategy & Market Research at FXTM What goes up must come down. That famous saying is especially true when discussing the valuation of crude oil this week, with the commodity having declined a whopping 13% since the astonishing 20% climb in prices that made headlines around the world
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Cyprus cannot be left behind and adrift in the digital revolution taking place, said Communications Minister Vassiliki Anastassiadou at the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital Workshop. “We are prepared to take the necessary steps so that Cyprus will not stay behind of these new technology developments,” said Anastassiadou. Local telecom operators have started implementing plans
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With the unknown consequences of a court decision which rendered civil service salary cuts in 2012 unconstitutional, the government is preparing its budget proposal for next year. The 2020 budget is expected to produce a surplus, despite an expected slowdown in the economy and the uncertain exogenous environment. In comments to Stockwatch, Finance Minister Harris
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UK Brexit secretary Steve Barclay will be in Cyprus for a short working visit on Wednesday to tell Nicosia that Britain wants to leave the EU with a deal if possible, by 31 October. During his stay in Cyprus the Secretary of State will hold meetings with President Anastasiades, Foreign Minister Christodoulides and business officials
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An influx of British, Russian and Israeli tourists ensured Cyprus achieved its best ever figures for arrivals in August with a record 553,600 visitors, official data indicated on Tuesday. The Mediterranean island has beaten all previous August records this year with tourist arrivals reaching 553,626 from 534,847 in 2018, a 3.6 per cent annual increase,
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Expectations that Larnaca will get its first shopping mall earlier than expected are high as contractors Iakovou Brothers say they are ahead of schedule. The company which has undertaken the construction of the Metropolis Mall on behalf of the South African owners Acsion said it will deliver the project earlier than planned. In comments to
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The United Nations has not been officially told of Turkey’s plans to open up the fenced-off resort of Varosha but warned allowing anyone to settle there other than its legal inhabitants is prohibited. UN Secretary General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the matter is being closely monitored and any action would be guided by Security Council
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