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1. Slovak Prime Minister injured in apparent assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fizzo is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained while greeting citizens and has regained consciousness following extensive surgery, as reported by Slovak media....

2. Needle 2024 festival to electrify Larnaca

After six weeks of immersing in Larnaca's cultural richness, the spotlight now shifts to musical escapades, as Needle 2024 Festival takes center stage, blending the city's heritage with the island's artistic flair....

3. Global talent crisis: Desire for international experience skyrockets

EY survey shows 75% of employers do not have fully developed mobility functions vital for meeting modern business and talent demands....

4. FT: TikTok leads fight against fake videos

TikTok is pioneering a new approach to combat the spread of disinformation and deepfakes on social media platforms. In a move to enhance transparency...

5. St. Kitts and Nevis appoints Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for FDIs

In a strategic effort to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives, the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has appointed His Excellency Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investments. ...

6. Macron declares ''Europe is mortal,'' calls for unity

The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said. ...

7. McKinsey leaders convene at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Georgios D. Tsopelas embarked on his McKinsey journey in London back in 1994, blazing a trail that led to the establishment of the Athens office in 2000. ...

8. European election nomination process unveils diversity

Various impressions and messages lingered from the nomination process for the June 9th European elections, hosted at the prestigious ''Filoxenia Conference Centre.''...

9. Minister stands against early fees for Great Sea Interconnector

Cypriot electricity consumers should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus and the consequent reduction of electricity costs, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Monday....

10. What economic headlines are making waves this week?

Amidst a backdrop of economic shifts and global challenges, a series of key developments are shaping the financial landscape. ...

11. Government ramps up digital services with new mobile app

The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......

12. Finance Ministry urges applicants for 2013 haircut compensation

The Cyprus Finance Ministry is calling on all individuals and entities affected by the 2013 Cyprus bailout to submit their electronic applications for participation in the "Replenishment Scheme of the National Solidarity Fund."...

13. How rising costs are changing social lives

Katerina P. has a job that brings in around 1,500 euros a month....

14. Deloitte reveals the top human capital trends and challenges for 2024

Deloitte’s annual ''Global Human Capital Trends'' report identifies the most pressing issues for organisations, leaders and workers....

15. How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....

16. European Parliament honors Navalny amidst food inflation

The European Parliament will commemorate the life of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, featuring an address by his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, in its plenary session this week in Strasbourg......

17. Government officials gather to celebrate International Greek Language Day

An event to mark International Greek Language Day celebrated on February 9th, the anniversary of the death of the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos......

18. Digital Citizen initiative for streamlined services

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of policy actions aimed at improving citizens' daily lives and enhancing their overall quality of life, alongside legislative and other initiatives geared towards modernizing state structures and institutions....

19. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

20. Far-right and conservatives gain momentum in Europe

The far-right and conservative parties are gaining strength across Europe, while the possibility of reaching up to 29% of the seats in the European Parliament is visible, explains to "K" Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of the platform for collecting electoral data Europe Elects....

21. A government on fragile ground

In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....

22. Cyprus tax reform targets green initiatives and economic revitalization

By March 2024, the initial six phases of the tax transformation project commissioned by the Ministry of Finance to the Centre for Economic Research of the University of Cyprus will conclude,...

23. Europe tightens rules on short-term rentals for sustainable tourism

The noose has tightened for short-term rentals within European territory, i.e. ''Airbnb'' and other well-known platforms. The aim of the new three rules from the European institutions is to promote more sustainable tourism,...

24. Minister upset as staff gaps widen

In its 2023 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report, the European Commission identifies major shortages in construction, healthcare, science, technology, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations, spanning high, medium, and low-skilled roles...

25. 2024 budget gets green light – Inside scoop on state wage proposals

The 2024 budget was passed into law relatively comfortably, with a total of 37 MPs voting for it, while 19 were opposed. ...

26. Themis Themistocleous signals potential 2024 interest rate cut

In their ''Year Ahead 2024'' forecast, analysts at Swiss financial giant UBS anticipate a slowdown in the strength of the US economy throughout 2023. ...

27. How locals can mitigate the risks of Cyprus' new citizenship rules to attract tech talent

Cyprus's recent initiative to boost its technology sector by offering tax breaks and fast-track naturalization to third-party nationals is a strategic move that could significantly reshape its economy and society....

28. EY Cyprus' new office: Transforming work in a post-COVID world

The global pandemic has led in an era of exceptional change in the core model of work, prompting organizations to reassess traditional structures and embrace a hybrid approach....

29. Protecting citizens' information in Cyprus under scrutiny

The water leak at the Ministry of Finance in Cyprus has exposed broader issues in the country's digital services, raising concerns about both physical infrastructure protection and the safeguarding of citizens' data....

30. Digital, more luxurious, more efficient: the new Panamera

Porsche revamps the Panamera: the third generation of the sporting luxury sedan is characterised by a wider range of digital features, a fresh and expressive design and a broader spectrum between dynamic performance and driving comfort. ...