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151. April Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: EBA

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....

152. Deutsche Bank to slash 800 jobs as part of new cost-cutting initiative

Deutsche Bank to cut 800 jobs in a new cost-saving drive after reporting a bigger-than-expected rise in profit for the first quarter, a volatile period globally for finance companies....

153. Who's taking care of the little ones in Cyprus?

In 2021 Cyprus was one of the countries with the largest percentage of children under three years old (45% compared to 21% in the EU) whose parents assigned at least one hour per week of care to professional child-minders, grandparents, other household members (excluding parents), other relatives, friends or neighbors, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....

154. US Congress members sold bank shares amidst banking crisis fears

On March 10, as fears were swirling over the health of the nation’s banks, an investment account belonging to the children of Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., sold shares of Seacoast Banking Corp. worth $65,000 to $150,000....

155. 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. ...

156. Finland joins NATO, doubling the alliance's border with Russia

Finland Joins NATO, Doubling Russia's Border with the Alliance Subtitle: ...

157. Finland PM ousted, conservatives win tight vote

Finland’s main conservative party claimed victory in parliamentary elections Sunday in a tight three-way race that saw right-wing populists take second place, leaving Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democratic Party in third, dashing her hopes for reelection...

158. Cyprus to surpass 1 million people while EU population to decrease by 6% by 2100

According to the latest population projections issued by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, the population of the bloc will decrease by 6% between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2100, equivalent to 27.3 million fewer people. The population of Cyprus on the other hand is expected to pass 1 million by 2100....

159. Cyprus unemployment drops to 7.3% in February 2023, but 18.6% youth unemployment persists

According to Eurostat, the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Cyprus fell slightly to 7.3% in February 2023, compared to 7.4% in January 2023. However, the rate had increased from 6.1% in February 2022....

160. Completion of Project Starlight

161. Eurostat: Cyprus 3rd highest percentage of foreign-born citizens

Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union, has released data showing that Cyprus is one of the top countries in the EU for migration....

162. 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....

163. Bartholomew says Russian Church shares blame in Ukraine

The spiritual head of the world's Orthodox Christians said on Wednesday that Russia's powerful Orthodox Church shared responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine but that he stood ready to help in Russia's postwar 'spiritual regeneration'...

164. UBS steps in to buy rival Credit Suisse

Some of the world's largest central banks came together on Sunday to stop a banking crisis from spreading as Swiss authorities persuaded UBS Group AG to buy rival Credit Suisse Group AG in a historic deal...

165. Majority of goods transported by sea in Cyprus and the EU in 2021

In 2021, maritime transport accounted for more than two-thirds (68%, 5 135 billion tonne-km; tkm) of the EU’s freight transport, the lowest share recorded in the past decade according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....

166. 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....

167. EAC maintains dominant position in Cyprus' energy production market

The highest electricity market share in the EU was recorded in Cyprus (88%), reflecting the dominance of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus in the country’s energy market, Eurostat data published on Tuesday show....

168. 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....

169. Netflix cuts prices in 30 countries

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

170. 2023 will be the year banks dole out dividends

Apart from entering 2023 with inflationary tendencies and following a year with a geopolitical crisis due to the Ukrainian one, it is expected to be the year when the term "dividend distribution,"...

171. Thinking of investing in real estate? Don’t do it.

A lack of financial literacy can lead people to consider investing in direct real estate. This a provocative statement to say the least, so let me explain....

172. Credit Suisse posts $1.51 billion loss in 4th quarter of 2022

Credit Suisse on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter and annual net loss that missed expectations, as the Swiss bank continued with its huge strategic overhaul....

173. 'Greek fan' Menendez boasts F35 okay for Athens

US Senator Bob Menendez, who has been blocking fighter jets for Turkey over the years, told an audience in Washington this week that he was 'a fan of the Greek people' and further had no qualms about okaying the F35 stealth for Athens...

174. February 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....

175. CBC: Household debt at 77% of GDP

The household debt ratio stood at 77% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of September 2022, marking a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter, due to the increase in GDP, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus on its website on Tuesday, in the "Quarterly Financial Accounts" edition, for the reporting quarter ending September 2022. ...

176. Cyprus' use of renewable sources for electricity rising, despite slow progress

Despite slow progress, Cyprus still ranks fifth from last in the use of renewable energy sources for electricity....

177. Paphos: Over 15 million euros in foreign investment in 2022

According to the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, foreign investment in the city has surpassed €15 million. ...

178. Google cutting 12,000 jobs

Google's parent Alphabet Inc said on Friday it is cutting about 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, as the technology sector reels from layoffs and companies stake their futures on artificial intelligence (AI)....

179. Wargaming intends to 'hold on' to Hellenic

Wargaming Group, a Cypriot technology company, intends to remain a shareholder in Hellenic Bank. Despite selling a 13.41% stake to Eurobank in early December, Wargaming says its goal now is to focus on what it says it "does best," which is creating good games....

180. New Zealand's youngest prime minister resigns

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in an emotional press briefing that she will step down, saying 'it's time'....