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1. Seven weeks after bridge incident, crew still trapped on Baltimore ship

As a controlled explosion rocked the Dali on Monday, nearly two dozen sailors remained on board, below deck in the massive ship's hull....

2. Cypriots torn between Palestine and Israel

The Greek Cypriot approach to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has always been conflicted, mainly because we don't know with whom to identify....

3. Dr. Nicolas P. Mastrogianopoulos at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Dr. Nikolas P. Mastroyiannopoulos is the Founding Managing Partner of W11 Ventures. He is a non-executive director on the Board of Directors of the Green Energy Group in Limassol, and the CIM Business School in Nicosia Cyprus and the Chairperson of the Techisland Health Cluster Committee....

4. 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. ...

5. China's leader targets Hungary, Serbia for investments

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries in the continent’s eastern half, a region that Beijing has used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe....

6. Nicosia to blossom with new environmental center along Pedieos River

The Municipality of Nicosia is embarking on a transformative endeavor, announcing plans for an innovative environmental center nestled along the banks of the Pedieos River in Lakatamia. ...

7. AI-powered deepfake identity thefts surge 3,000%

Several months ago, a worker in Hong Kong unexpectedly conducted a transaction worth $25 million for her company, following instructions given......

8. Our neighborhood just got unpredictable again

This part of the world has always been full of surprises. The most recent came on Friday afternoon when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United States and Israel and said he was calling off a planned visit to Washington. ...

9. ICC eyes Netanyahu for potential arrest

The International Criminal Court is probing Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, independent of other cases at the International Court of Justice, such as South Africa's genocide claims against Israel in Gaza....

10. 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. ...

11. Iran-Israel tensions: Economists warn of global market turbulence

As tensions simmer between Israel and Iran following recent Iranian attacks, economists are closely monitoring the potential implications for global markets....

12. 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. ...

13. CBC Governor faces toughest banking challenges yet

A new dawn breaks with the appointment of Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides as the Central Bank of Cyprus's new governor, heralding both promise and challenge....

14. Dr. Cameron Hepburn leads charge at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Cameron Hepburn is the Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford. He is also the program......

15. Russian oil payments delayed amid sanctions scrutiny

Russian oil companies are facing significant delays in receiving payments for crude and fuel as banks in China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exercise increased caution over potential U.S. secondary sanctions, according to eight sources familiar with the matter....

16. NY Attorney General moves to seize Trump's assets

In a significant legal maneuver, the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken steps to file judgments against former President Donald Trump in Westchester County, N.Y....

17. Iconic cosmetics brand shuts down US operations

The Body Shop, a UK-based cosmetics company known for its natural, sustainable, and cruelty-free products, has officially ceased all operations in the United States and is set to close numerous Canadian stores as part of a bankruptcy filing....

18. Women siding with rapists and murderers?

Today is International Women's Day. Yesterday marked five months since the October 7 massacres in Israel....

19. KEDIPES preps for major loan sell-off, boosting Cyprus banks

In a strategic move to streamline its assets, KEDIPES is gearing up to offload a second batch of performing loans, hot on the heels of its €58 million deal with the Bank of Cyprus....

20. FT: Judge denies Trump's request to delay $450M payment

A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's request to temporarily halt the state's attorney-general from collecting a $450 million judgment while he appeals a civil fraud ruling....

21. UN expert accuses Israel of starving Palestinians

The UN's top expert on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, accuses Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians, labeling it as both war crimes and genocide....

22. CEOs globally forecast increase in revenues, profits and deal making in 2024, as business transformation moves up the agenda

CEOs are optimistic about their ability to drive revenue growth and profitability in 2024 despite global economic headwinds, according to the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey....

23. Biden praises job growth, declares US economy 'strongest in the world'

President Joe Biden lauded the robust jobs report released on Friday, touting it as evidence of the United States possessing the world's strongest economy....

24. Biden enacts sanctions against Israeli settlers in West Bank

The executive order issued by President Joe Biden on Thursday targets Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the West Bank....

25. 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....

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

27. Europe faces weak growth amid global uncertainty

In a comprehensive survey released today, leading economists express apprehension about the global economy, anticipating a year of sluggish growth, primarily attributed to geopolitical conflicts, challenging financing conditions, and the impact of artificial intelligence. ...

28. Dr. Anastasatos forecasts bright future for Cyprus economy

Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....

29. 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....

30. Putting the new Macan through its paces in the name of performance and efficiency

Porsche is putting the prototype of the all-electric Macan through an exacting and gruelling test programme to prepare the follow-up to the successful SUV for its upcoming world premiere. ...