International classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. The innovative goal-based scheme recognizes management excellence, setting standards which go beyond the requirements of statutory rules and codes such as ISM (International Safety Management), ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) and MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention). Top Kinisis Travel is
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The average hourly labour costs in Cyprus dropped by 6.9% in nominal value during the first quarter of 2014, compared with the same period of 2013. In the Eurozone, the hourly cost rose by 0.9% and in the EU by 1.2%, according to Eurostat. The average reduction of labour costs in Cyprus was due to
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. By Oren Laurent President, Banc De Binary Oil, whether we like it or not, remains a primary fuel for economic growth and sustainability. It is disquieting but hardly surprising that concerns about Iraq heading towards civil war, despite the country’s main oil fields currently being unaffected, have already created shockwaves across the global economy
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. By Dr. Andrestinos N. Papadopoulos, Ambassador a.h. We should go back to the 13th century B.C. in order to find the first evidence of the brotherly relations between Cyprus and Egypt, when the then Pharaoh, according to the El Amarna archives, sent a letter to the Cypriot King addressing him as his brother. These
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. By Shavasb Bohdjalian Approved Investment Advisor, CEO of Eurivex Ltd. With funding from banks dried up or next to impossible as banks in Cyprus and around the globe cut lending and investments in risky assets to boost capital ratios, entrepreneurs and start-ups in need of funding for promising ideas have to find alternative funding
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Qatar Airways is offering customers in Europe with great savings to a wide variety of destinations during its sale. The marathon sale, started at 00:00 hrs 16th June (local time in each market) and ends at 23:59 hrs on June 20th (local time in each market) offers customers the opportunity to travel to a variety
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Ryanair, unveiled its new family product, Ryanair Family Extra, offering families a range of discounts on travel and an improved service on Ryanair flights. With Ryanair Family Extra, families can have: • 50% allocated seating discounts on children’s seats* • 50% off checked-in bags for children* • Discounted priority boarding* • 50% off travel insurance
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The government considers investments in education as a primary pillar for social and economic development and supports in every way, within its potentials, both the universities and graduate and postgraduate students, President Nicos Anastsaiades said during the UCLan Cyprus university inauguration ceremony in Pyla. Anastasiades noted that “the founding and operation of a new university
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More than 70,000 needy individuals are expected to apply for the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) grant, which is expected to be set at a minimum rate “but not limited to” 480 euros, according to Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou. “The ongoing social reforms and the GMI aim to help those in need,” Emilianidou said after a
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A new scheme aimed at funding energy upgrades to existing buildings is being prepared by the Energy Ministry. A total of €45 mln will be given to upgrade the energy efficiency of existing buildings of the wider public sector, houses and commercial and industrial premises. The scheme is expected to be announced after summer and
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