Marking “the most serious recession since the Turkish invasion in 1974”, according to Cyprus’ Finance Minister Harris Georgiades, the crisis created a troubling climate for businesses. GDP dropped 5.4 …
Cycling Excellence Takes Center Stage at the Cyprus Cycling Federation Awards 2024
The Cyprus Cycling Federation hosted its prestigious annual awards ceremony last February 7, 2025, celebrating the achievements of the nation’s top cyclists, clubs, and schools. The Cyprus Cycling …
Bank of Cyprus full-year net profit rises 4%
Feb 18 (Reuters) – Bank of Cyprus (BOCH.CY), opens new tab reported a 4% increase in full-year net profit on Tuesday and said it would propose the distribution of 211 million euros ($220.81 …
Micro-wineries in Cyprus hope to give the world’s oldest named wine a comeback
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Praised by the ancient Greek giants Homer and Euripides for its superb quality nearly 3,000 years ago, Cyprus’ Commandaria is the world’s oldest recorded and named wine. Despite …
Timor-Leste and its Australian critics: A credibility gap exposed
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HK investment deal to boost Bahrain financial sector
The agreement reflects the strong and growing ties between Bahrain and Hong Kong, particularly in the financial, economic, and investment sectors …
Bahrain’s GFH Financial CFO resigns
GFH said on Wednesday that it has appointed its Chief Risk Officer, Bhaskar Mehta, as Acting CFO following the departure of Surya Hariharan. Mehta is to hold the post until a permanent replacement is …
HK investment deal to boost Bahrain financial sector
The agreement reflects the strong and growing ties between Bahrain and Hong Kong, particularly in the financial, economic, and investment sectors …
Qatar’s corporate finance revenue to exceed $192.30mln in 2025
This growth marks a promising phase for the country’s economic development, reflecting the ongoing evolution of Qatar’s financial landscape …
Mongolia looks to end mining purgatory
For many mining explorers, Mongolia represents the largest and last untapped frontier in the world. Kincora, a Canadian-listed copper exploration firm, has been developing a number of projects in the …