Cyprus Risk Watch Column The Abuse of Trust BY DR ALAN WARING Cyprus Risk Watch Column Once upon a time, ‘my word is my bond’ was thought to be good enough to ensure that business dealings were above board and would be completed with integrity. Such was the implicit level of trust between parties that

. By Antigoni Papadopoulou, Cyprus MEP Fifteen years since the fourth World conference on Women in Beijing (1995), there is little doubt that substantial progress has been achieved internationally with regards to gender equality. The EU has played a major role in equal treatment legislation by mainstreaming the gender dimension into its policies. Its proposals

. BY DOMINIKA GAJDZIEL MECOS Infocredit Insight The worldwide turbulences of last quarters, caused by the breakdown of the financial market, showed that every country in the world was affected by the crisis and suffered economic slowdown, some more than others. The MENA region is an interesting case of diversified countries, in which the scope

. BY STAVROS ANGELIDES The evolution of the Internet into a medium for the masses has opened new doors to companies to reach their target market. Today there are a number of ways to target your audience online, all of which require the use of various techniques and a well coordinated Internet marketing strategy. A

. There’s no doubt whatsoever about eating out in Cyprus! Firstly, it’s never been as expensive but it’s never been better either (just see the additions to our listings below!) But look into the catering scene and a worrying fact emerges. There are very few eating places where a Cypriot chef is ‘doing his own

. By Dr. Kefalas Soteris, Ph.D and Prof. Len Rogers, Ph.D There is no sharp demarcation between corporate and organizational culture but a considerable overlap. Corporate culture is the sum of procedures and customs that distinguish an organisation from any other. It has developed since its conception into its present standing and is the organization’s

. The whole fuss over how to reduce the state deficit has resulted in a soft pillow-fight as no one in government has the guts to give some heavy blows where it is necessary. For the past few days and even weeks, President Christofias has been trying to appease the concerns of the civil servants