The five highest-paid eSports games hit $775 million in total prize money up to January this year, and Dota 2 tournaments make practically half of that value, according to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com. The eSports industry continues surging, with more people than ever watching live or streamed tournaments and brands investing millions in eSports advertising
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Cypriots will vote Sunday for a new president tasked with tackling a cost-of-living crisis, corruption scandals, irregular migration and a derailed peace process. Opinion polls suggest the elections will go to a run-off on 12 February, with none of the leading contenders to replace two-term President Nicos Anastasiades expected to secure an outright majority of
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“We must provide Ukraine with the means to push Russia out. Tanks are necessary for Ukrainian forces to break through the current stalemate of trench warfare, and to regain the momentum they had last fall when they retook Kharkiv and Kherson” By Josep Borrell Almost one year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war
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Sustainability is an increasingly important consideration for financiers and stakeholders as they align their organisations and investments with their values and address the risks and opportunities presented by climate change and other Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. In the scope of Sustainable Investments, many investors now see sustainability as part of managing risk and
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Independent presidential candidate Achilleas Demetriades concluded his electioneering on Friday and donated his campaign to the non-governmental organisation which runs the dog shelter at Nicosia airport. The donation was made in memory of his father, the late Nicosia mayor Lellos Demetriades, who would have celebrated his birthday on Friday. Achilleas visited the dog shelter and
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Construction costs and increased demand from foreign and Cypriot buyers contributed to the acceleration in house price increases during the third quarter of 2022. According to the Central Bank, the Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) continued its upward trend in Q3 2022, increasing by 2.1% from 1.7% the previous quarter. Year-on-year, the index increased by
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The annual inflation rate in January was 7.1%, continuing the deceleration path for the third consecutive month, while the number of unemployed rose 8.6%. January’s Consumer Price Index decreased by 1.42 points to 112.01 points compared to 113.43 points in December. The annual inflation rate slowed to 7.1% from 7.9% in December. The largest changes
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By Craig Erlam Stock markets have been under pressure on Friday and the US is poised to open in the red also, with the Nasdaq hit particularly hard. This comes on the back of some disappointing earnings from heavyweight tech firms Apple, Amazon and Alphabet. Each had their own reasons for disappointing the Street, but
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Police will deploy helicopters and drones to ensure that Presidential elections run smoothly on Sunday. Police spokesperson Christos Andreou said around 2000 officers would be deployed during the day along with helicopters to ensure security. He said police officers would be present in every polling station. At the same time, motorized patrols will be conducted outside polling
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TUS Airways launches flights to four stunning Greek destinations this summer as part of the airline’s expanding network to Greece. In addition to the recently launched flights between Larnaca and Heraklion, the airline will operate new flights to Preveza, Corfu, Kefalonia and Chania, with fares starting from as little as €107 one way. Starting from
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