Subject to minimum acceptable standards, I am often asked whether the quality of an office matters in terms of attracting business. Before we answer this question, there are some important basic requirements of an office. Location – Try to locate in a business area and do not be lured by lower priced offices in residential
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The Health Ministry signed Friday with the European Regional Office of the World Health Organisation an agreement to establish a Country Office in Larnaca. “Our collaboration today goes from strong to stronger,” said Hans Kluge, Director for WHO Europe, during the signing ceremony in Cyprus. The office is set to start operating in a few
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University of Nicosia scientists have simulated what would happen if a nuclear bomb was dropped on a major city and what would happen to those hiding indoors. Whether you’re close enough to be vaporised in an instant or within range of possible radiation poisoning, there’s no good place to be if a bomb goes off
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Cyprus reported seven COVID-19 deaths during the past seven days, three fewer than last week, with a significant drop in new infections and hospitalisations. The health ministry said in its bulletin on Friday that the latest victims were five men and two women, aged 63 to 95, raising the death toll since the pandemic started
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Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios has ended his first visit to Washington and New York to gather information and promote Cyprus as a destination with a “positive impression”. He held meetings in Washington and New York with Cypriot expatriates and tour operators to promote Cyprus tourism’s new image and identity. “Important meetings were held with ASTA
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Cyprus was warned by the European Commission for not meeting emission reduction commitments and addressing rules on disseminating terrorist content online. Brussels launched infringement procedures by sending letters of formal notice for not complying with EU law, leading to the Commission taking the case to the Court of Justice. Reducing emissions The Commission is calling
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Cyprus shipping, the steady driver of the economy, is sailing for better times, having survived the war in Ukraine almost unscathed and adapting to new challenges. Marking five years since the establishment of the dedicated Shipping Deputy Ministry, Vassilios Demetriades said the maritime sector had enjoyed growth, with the Cyprus flag attracting more shipping companies
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By Edward Moya US stocks rallied Thursday after recession risks eased following better-than-expected GDP data. The data was good news that was able to send stocks a little bit higher, but not all the way as rate cut bets were pared back. For stocks to have a sustained rally, we still need a recession
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Cyprus’ green bonds pave the way for sustainable financing, thus allowing the Republic to have access to additional sources of financing beyond traditional methods, said Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides. In a written statement on preparing the framework for issuing a Green/Social/Sustainable Bond (Project Mouflon), he said the Cabinet was informed today about the project’s progress.
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Investors are taking more risk than they can afford, a Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) survey has revealed. One in four investors admits to investing more than they could afford to lose. Less than one in three investors check the websites of the financial regulator to find out if they’re buying from a legitimate
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