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10321. Keravnos urges banks to restructure loans and keep rates low

Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has urged banks to restructure loans, maintain low lending rates and bank charges, and increase deposit rates in light of continued basic rate hikes by Central Banks. He warned that otherwise the government "would make different thoughts."...

10322. March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in the field of auditing and accounting services with offices in three countries....

10323. A look into Larnaca's future development (Photos)

The architectural firm Foster+ Partners and the Petrolina Group presented their grand vision for the Land of Tomorrow project on the Larnaca-Dhekelia coastal road this morning....

10324. Saudi National Bank president resigns

The chairman of Saudi National Bank, which was the main shareholder of Credit Suisse before its takeover earlier this month, has resigned, according to a statement published on the Saudi stock exchange....

10325. EC pushing Cyprus to pass home VAT bill or risk sanctions

Cyprus is currently facing a serious issue with the 5% VAT rate for first-time homeowners. The European Commission has issued a final warning to pass a bill that regulates the issue that has been ongoing since 2020....

10326. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Houses, building plots, agricultural, commercial, and industrial real estate, in many areas of Cyprus...

10327. Tax evaders beware of what you post on social media

According to a report in the Sunday edition of realnews.gr, the Greek Government plans to identify hidden income earned by individuals and companies that conduct business online. ...

10328. Hellish hooligan mayhem prompts new debate

A new hellish mayhem took place at a basketball game on Sunday in Nicosia, with hooligans turning the arena into a battlefield and police rejecting criticism and pointing the finger at a serious social problem...

10329. Single EU work & residence permit for 3rd country nationals

The Members of the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee have agreed today on a draft legislation that updates the way single work and residence permits for third-country nationals are issued....

10330. CBC estimates GDP growth at 2.6% in 2023

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has marginally upgraded its projections for GDP growth this year citing the slightly improved prospects in the external economic environment and the anticipated lower energy prices, amid the continued war in Ukraine....

10331. At the EU summit with an eye on the Cyprus issue

Christodoulides attempted to lay out his vision for active EU engagement on the issue of breaking the six-year deadlock in Cyprus talks on the first day of his first European Council summit as President. ...

10332. How communication affects safety

A workshop on communication and its impact on safety issues such as road collisions and industrial accidents was organized by the CERIDES Research Centre of the European University Cyprus in cooperation with the Cyprus Police....

10333. Cyprus and Bahrain recommit to cooperation

The Cypriot consul in Bahrain has issued a statement about a series of meetings in Manama on bilateral cooperation, following a diplomatic incident and further steps by Nicosia to install an ambassador in the Kingdom...

10334. Ministers band together to improve Cyprus ports

Ministers responsible for Transport, Shipping and Tourism visited on Thursday the new DP World Limassol passenger terminal to express their determination to work together to resolve any problems and improve services....

10335. Protests continue as Macron stands firm on pension reform

French workers angry with President Emmanuel Macron and his plan to raise the pension age blocked access to a terminal at Paris' main airport on Thursday as part of a nationwide day of protests, forcing some travelers to get there on foot....

10336. US report: Harsh conditions in Cyprus prisons

The US State Department's Human Rights in Cyprus 2022 report highlights significant human rights issues in Cyprus. The report states that there were credible reports of harsh conditions in prisons and detention centers, particularly for asylum seekers....

10337. Marinas of the future with antiquated regulations

The need to modernize marina legislation was raised before the House Commerce Committee, with its chairman, Kyriakos Hatzigiannis, declaring his willingness to move forward with a legislative proposal....

10338. Many Cypriots are climate-aware and ready to fight

According to the European Investment Bank's (EIB) annual Climate Survey, 83% of Cypriots under 30 consider the environmental impact of their future job to be a significant factor in their career choice, while 25% consider it a top priority....

10339. Cliff death boyfriend walks free after police backtrack

A man who reported the cliff death of his girlfriend but became suspect based on a controversial forensic report walked free on Friday, after official results of a second autopsy rejected the investigators’ premeditated murder theory and stirred up debate on how Cyprus Police investigate cases...

10340. Employers and labor unions can't agree on COLA issue

Employers and unions continue to take opposing positions on the issue of Cost of Living Allowance. (COLA). One of the most pressing issues for the Labour Minister, who has already held the first separate meetings with the four unions PASYDY, PEO, SEK, and DEOK. ...

10341. Banks and artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is a technology that is based on a machine's ability to perform procedures and make decisions based on data analysis and learning....

10342. High prices continue to plague the market

10343. Cyprus to open 4 new embassies this year

Cyprus' diplomatic presence abroad is being upgraded with the reopening or the opening of four embassies in 2023....

10344. Adopt a family this Easter

The Pan-Cypriot Volunteer Coordinating Council (PSCE) has launched its annual "Adopt a Family" Easter campaign, which aims to provide essentials for vulnerable families. The campaign, now in its 9th year, has already helped more than 20,000 families since its inception in 2015....

10345. Herodotus to banks on restructuring, interest rates and transparency in charges

The Governor of the Central Bank, Constantinos Herodotou, emphasized to the Senior Executive Directors of licensed credit institutions the importance of the timely provision of viable restructurings, as well as the assessment of their data regarding the level of their deposit rates....

10346. No deal in sight in Cyprus’ mercy killing case

A Cyprus criminal court on Tuesday rejected a defense argument that a British man’s confession to killing his ailing wife was unlawfully obtained, because he was in no frame of mind to speak to police without a lawyer present...

10347. Legalities and time constraints delaying repairs of refugee apartments

Attempting to overcome legal and time constraints in the construction of refugee apartment buildings...

10348. Bank stores bags of stone instead of $1.3 million worth of nickel

The London Metal Exchange revealed a surprising mix-up last week at a warehouse in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam....

10349. Brussel's wager

The next three days will be a frenzy of diplomatic activity for Nicosia, as the European Council meets in Brussels on March 23-24. ...

10350. 'Officials' in the occupied side want no EU involvement in resolution

The refusal of the T/C side to accept EU involvement in the Cyprus problem was reiterated by the "Foreign Ministry" in a statement, saying "it is time to review our relations with the EU and try to bring them to a respectable level"....