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1. US airlines push Biden to halt China routes

Large U.S. airlines and some of their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China because of what they call ''anti-competitive'' policies that China imposes on U.S. carriers....

2. Spain to end ''golden visa'' scheme for real estate investment

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced the discontinuation of the ''golden visa'' scheme, which grants residency rights to foreigners investing in real estate....

3. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

4. Russia lauds China's peace plan for Ukraine

In a statement on Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lauded China's proposal as the "most reasonable" plan for resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine....

5. Cyprus aims for Vasilikos LNG terminal completion by 2024

Cyprus aims to complete construction of the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Vasilikos by the end of 2024, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Monday....

6. Chinese Ambassador stresses cooperation for Vasiliko LNG success

The main body of the Vassiliko LNG project could be completed at the end of 2024 or early in 2025, as long as various parties can truly work together with......

7. From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

In the classic science fiction novel ''The Three-Body Problem,'' the traumatic experience of a Chinese astrophysicist during the Cultural Revolution becomes the catalyst for humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial beings....

8. USA: House votes on bill to ban TikTok over national security worries

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday aiming to initiate a nationwide ban on the widely popular video app TikTok, unless its China-based owner sells the platform. ...

9. Chinese coast guard clashes with Philippines in disputed waters

In a harrowing encounter in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese coast guard ships aggressively confronted a Philippine patrol vessel, raising fears of a larger conflict. ...

10. Air China's Athens-Beijing route booms with 128% capacity increase

Air China and Athens International Airport celebrated on Tuesday the expansion of the Chinese flagcarrier’s scheduled service between Athens and Beijing as of next month, with an extra two flights per week and the use of even greater aircraft on the route....

11. Vasiliko energy project now under EU scrutiny

The procedures and decisions related to Cyprus' largest energy project in Vasilikos are gaining significant attention....

12. Albania reopens Soviet-era air base amid Russian threat

NATO member Albania, which has no fighter jets of its own, opened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base to serve NATO aircraft on Monday amid an increased threat from Russia, Prime Minister Edi Rama said....

13. Vasilikos scandal unveiled: €250,000 spent, recommendations ignored

The decision made by the Nicos Anastasiades government in 2016 to shift away from failed attempts to introduce F.P. by constructing a terminal at Vasilikos initially offered hope for resolving an 11-year dilemma....

14. Cyprus energy project stalemate continues amid diplomatic efforts

The month-long stalemate in the Republic of Cyprus' largest energy project remains unchanged, with Nicosia striving to avoid terminating the contract with the project consortium. Despite inactive communication channels, the government seeks to rekindle relations through the Chinese embassy in Nicosia....

15. Crisis looms over vital energy project in Cyprus

In a dramatic turn of events, the consortium behind Cyprus's largest energy project, the Vasilikos F.A. terminal, is sending ominous signals of a possible rupture with the Republic of Cyprus....

16. Leaked documents reveal extent of China's hacking operations

A significant data breach has exposed over 570 files and documents related to Chinese hacking activities, shedding light on the scale and effectiveness of China's cyber espionage operations....

17. Philippines accuses China of dumping cyanide into disputed Scarborough Shoal

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....

18. Youtube star to political contender with Elon Musk

When Fidias Panayiotou, affectionately known as Fidias, embarked on his YouTube journey following his departure from the National Guard in late 2019......

19. Government grapples with energy project crisis

The firm spearheading one of the Republic of Cyprus' most ambitious energy ventures, Terminal F.P. at Royal, finds itself grappling with challenges that threaten its completion....

20. February Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

21. January Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

22. China threatens to sever business ties with Iran over ship attacks

Recent diplomatic talks between Chinese and Iranian officials have brought to light China's pressing concern over Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, allegedly backed by Iran....

23. Women say 'NO' to more babies despite Chinese Government urges

Amid a national emergency, China's Communist Party strives to increase birth rates with incentives like cheaper housing and tax benefits....

24. Landmark golden passport trial begins Feb 15

The Nicosia Criminal Court gears up for a high-stakes trial in five months, probing the naturalization of foreign investors and a potential twist involving a Chinese businessman....

25. Houthi strikes send prices soaring in global trade

In recent weeks, the developments in the Red Sea, with the Houthi attacks on commercial ships and their impact on global trade, have dominated the discussions of suppliers with their partners....

26. Missiles filled with water spark corruption scandal

China's army fielded missiles filled with water instead of fuel and arrays of silos with improper lids — examples of military corruption that led to a dramatic purge of top officials, Bloomberg reported, citing US intelligence....

27. Cyprus and China strengthen ties with new export agreements

In a recent meeting between Cyprus's Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Petros Xenophontos, and China's Ambassador to Cyprus, Liu Yantao, the two nations solidified plans to sign two new Cooperation Protocols....

28. Chinese elite move billions abroad in economic shift

In a remarkable shift this year, affluent Chinese have moved hundreds of billions of dollars out of the country, capitalizing on the end of COVID precautions that had tightly sealed China's borders for nearly three years....

29. China tests visa-free entry for five EU nations

China has revealed that citizens from five European Union nations—France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain—will be exempt from visa requirements. ...

30. WHO sounds alarm on mysterious child respiratory illness in northern China

In response to a respiratory illness affecting children in northern China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has requested ''detailed information'' from Chinese authorities. ...