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661. Cypriot banks dump Russian client accounts

Russian nationals in the Republic of Cyprus are facing bank account closures as the island’s financial institutions are choosing to axe client accounts to avoid sanction violation risks, but some fear an indiscriminate sweep may affect innocent customers...

662. F1's Leclerc chases watch thieves in custom Ferrari, caught on video

663. Altia: New Portfolio under Management

Altia, the fastest growing property company in Cyprus, officially announces the management of a new real estate package known as "Starlight" which will be added to the existing portfolio managed by the company....

664. From troublesome youth to social responsibility

In my youth, I was what you would call a troublesome young man who loved firecrackers. It wasn't just because of where I grew up in my mother's village in Greece, where military history was celebrated, and almost all of my family's ancestors had died for faith and country, from Orlofika to the Korean Expeditionary Force....

665. EY report: Governments need new ways of working to seize digital opportunities

Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...

666. Greek and Turk connect over tombstone in Istanbul

Kerem Soyyilmaz knew very little about the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey but felt such a strong urge to investigate after discovering in the summer of 2017 a marble slab with an inscription in Greek...

667. Houses for sale by AstroBank

Ideal as holiday homes, primary residences, or as an investment...

668. Are you ready for ChatGPT to take over your job?

Since its release in November of last year, OpenAI's ChatGPT has been used to write cover letters, create a children's book, and even help students cheat on their essays....

669. EAC employee arrested for defrauding citizens

A 43-year-old resident of Paphos has been ordered by the Paphos District Court to be detained for seven days on allegations of misappropriating over €30,000 from a semi-governmental organization, AEK, intended for the installation of photovoltaic panels....

670. What is the future for banks?

Banks have suffered significantly in the last 15 years. Some have been forced to shut down, while others had to reduce deposits. In some countries, banks have been subject to capital controls, and many have had to change their shareholder structure due to state intervention....

671. Inside the high-stakes prosecution of a former president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first president to face criminal charges before a court of justice in the United States. ...

672. KEAN shares sold: New owners to bring fresh ideas and investments

In a recent development, the shareholders of KEAN have decided to sell their shares to bbf, a company operating in the field of development projects. ...

673. Completion of Project Starlight

674. 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. ...

675. EAC warns of fake employees asking for money

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has warned consumers about impostors who pose as its employees or partners and demand money to restore their power supply....

676. Americans traveling to Europe for cheaper Beyonce tickets

American fans are booking trips to Europe to go see Beyonce, as the price of tickets to attend her performance is exponentially higher in the United States....

677. 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....

678. Four Cypriot companies exposed to SVB and Signature Bank fallout

Four companies licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) had deposited at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the two US banks that failed, causing turmoil in the global economy....

679. Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from Swiss National Bank

Credit Suisse’s shares soared 30% on Thursday after it announced it would move to shore up its finances by borrowing up to nearly $54 billion from the Swiss central bank, bolstering confidence as fears about the banking system moved from the U.S. to Europe....

680. Lambradjia youths warn town to back off

A safety initiative to curb illegal lambradjia bonfires on Greek Easter has been met with a resistance in a local community in Limassol, where delinquent youths have been ransacking homes in search of flammable wood...

681. Banks around the world feel force of SVB fallout

U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to do whatever was needed to address a threatened banking crisis after the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank forced regulators to step in with emergency measures....

682. HSBC buys failed Silicon Valley Bank in bid to stem fallout

Governments in the UK and the U.S. took extraordinary steps to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even as another major bank was shut down....

683. Cypriot law enforcement to shed Schengen’s lone sheep status

Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Prokopiou has said she is pleased with the launch of the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the fact that the Republic of Cyprus will be able to have access to the system starting from the end of July. ...

684. President says ‘Cyprus on right side of history’ in Ukraine

The solution of the Cyprus problem is a top priority of his administration, President Nikos Christodoulides said, in an interview with the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) on Thursday evening ahead of a visit he will pay Greece next week...

685. Criticism grows as Europe pushes to restrict cars in cities

In an effort to ease traffic congestion and curb greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, municipalities from Barcelona to Brussels have embarked on what has been called a “transportation revolution.”...

686. China accused of cutting internet to Taiwan

China has been accused of cutting the internet to one of Taiwan's outlying islands as part of its latest intimidation tactic to force reunification....

687. ECOMMBX welcomes former CySec Chairwoman to its Board

ECOMMBX, a progressive Electronic Money Institution based in Nicosia, known for it forward-thinking and customer-centric corporate culture, is proud to welcome a new member to its board: Ms Demetra Kalogerou (BSc, MSc, MPhil)....

688. Get ready to see lots of kites today this Green Monday

In the Greek Orthodox Church, Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is the first day of Great Lent....

689. Netflix cuts prices in 30 countries

Streaming giant Netflix has cut prices in more than 30 countries as it attempts to attract more subscribers....

690. EY presents report on the Future of Banking in Cyprus

The report showcases the importance and contribution of Cypriot banks to the wider economy and society, and identifies current and upcoming challenges and opportunities...