President-elect Nikos Christodoulides said he would promote in Brussels his proposal for more hands-on EU involvement in efforts to reunify Cyprus. “I am talking about the need for a more active and greater involvement of the EU within the UN framework.” Christodoulides had a 30-minute meeting on Monday at the Presidential Palace with outgoing President
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By Craig Erlam It’s been a promising start to the week in financial markets, albeit one built on surprising optimism ahead of Tuesday’s US inflation report. I would expect to see a little more apprehension, even anxiety, in the run-up to the release after the recent jobs report left investors on edge. In an ideal
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In July and August 2022, PwC Cyprus implemented the four-day working week for the first time, thus extending by one day (Friday) the employees’ free personal time. This targeted action falls within the framework of our efforts for the improved well-being of our people and for a better balance between their professional and personal lives.
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The UN declared it is ready to facilitate a first meeting between new Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. “The UN is always ready to facilitate a meeting between the leaders as and when they are ready,” UN spokesperson Aleem Siddique told CNA. He said UN head of mission in Cyprus
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Cyprus’ economy will be the fifth best in the European Union with a 2023 GDP growth rate of 1.6%, according to the European Commission’s Winter interim Forecast. Only Ireland (4.9%), Malta (3.2%), Romania (2.5%) and Luxembourg (1.7%) are expected to do better this year as growth across the bloc slows. Generally, the EU economy is
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It’s Valentine’s Day and with TikTok searches for “Budget Valentine’s Day” reaching 35.1 bln views, this suggests that people are looking for cheaper alternatives this year. Curious, OnlineCasinos.co.uk consulted social media site TikTok to reveal five ways you can save this Valentine’s Day. To determine these tips and hacks, the UK online casinos comparison site searched
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Newly elected President Nikos Christodoulides will be sworn in before the House of Representatives on February 28, where he does not hold majority support. According to CNA, the special Plenary session for the swearing-in ceremony will take place at 11.30 am as defined by the Constitution. The ceremony will serve as a milestone for the
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The southwestern town of Paphos and Spain’s Seville, designated 2023 European Capitals of Smart Tourism, will be the main attraction at the ITB Berlin exhibition’s Hall 20, promoting a form of tourism that is “accessible, digital, sustainable and creative.” The two popular destinations will feature at stand 303 during one of the world’s leading tourist
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While Mark Zuckerberg may believe that the future of his company lies in the metaverse, truth is, the project is costing Meta and its shareholders billions of dollars. The four-year operating loss of Meta’s Reality Labs division, home to the company’s virtual reality technologies and projects, climbed to a shocking $35 bln, according to data
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Cyprus Airways announced Monday its best January passenger results since 2019 after they increased nearly ten times from the year before. Last month the Cypriot Flag-carrying airline carried 27,356 passengers from 2,776 in January 2022, almost ten times more. It operated 277 flights, up from 80 in January 2022, and improved its load factor by
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