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Cyprus

Celebrating International Women’s Day at the High Commission of Cyprus 
Partner Content
/ 3 March 2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day at the High Commission of Cyprus 

Supporting the inclusion and empowerment of women 

By Marion Smith
Two huge Beirut explosions kill 78, injure thousands
World
/ 5 August 2020

Two huge Beirut explosions kill 78, injure thousands

The second blast sent an enormous orange fireball into the sky, immediately followed by a tornado-like shockwave that flattened the port and shattered windows across the city

By Agence France Presse
A fishy business: How an Icelandic multinational moved profits out of Namibia
Africa
/ 22 July 2020

A fishy business: How an Icelandic multinational moved profits out of Namibia

Global food companies avoid paying taxes by shifting profits around the world. Finance Uncovered reports on the case of Icelandic fishing giant Samherji’s operations in Namibia

By Margot Gibbs
Heartbreak for Banyana in Cyprus
Article
/ 4 March 2019

Heartbreak for Banyana in Cyprus

Ellis’s side will now likely compete in either the 11th-place or 9th-place match of the Cyprus Cup on Wednesday

By Luke Feltham
Banyana seek redemption against Czechs
Article
/ 4 March 2019

Banyana seek redemption against Czechs

​Banyana Banyana take on the Czech Republic on Monday afternoon in what they will view as a crucial match in the development of the team

By Luke Feltham
Banyana stumble in Cyprus
Article
/ 2 March 2019

Banyana stumble in Cyprus

Banyana’s undoing came in a terrible first half as they found themselves 4-0 down within the first 35 minutes

By Luke Feltham
Britain fights for control of its last African colony
Africa
/ 3 September 2018

Britain fights for control of its last African colony

The Chagos Islands are at the heart of an international sovereignty dispute

By Simon Allison
Cyprus struggles to manage waste as tourist numbers soar
Article
/ 23 October 2017

Cyprus struggles to manage waste as tourist numbers soar

With more visitors heading to Cyprus than ever, the Mediterranean island’s waste disposal system is under pressure

By Paul Raymond
The unethical sellers of dreams
Article
/ 13 January 2017

The unethical sellers of dreams

Clients hope to strike it rich but they will never make any money, an employee of a binary option company told Israel’s parliament

By Phillip De Wet
EgyptAir plane hijacker demands to see estranged Cypriot wife
Article
/ 29 March 2016

EgyptAir plane hijacker demands to see estranged Cypriot wife

The hijacker – who earlier released all the passengers except four foreigners and the crew – has also demanded asylum in Cyprus.

By Staff Reporter
Cyprus holds first gay pride parade
Article
/ 31 May 2014

Cyprus holds first gay pride parade

Thousands marched for gay rights in the capital of Nicosia despite a counter-demonstration by conservative Christians and clerics.

By Michele Kambas
Bailout vote decides Cyprus’s eurozone fate
Article
/ 30 April 2013

Bailout vote decides Cyprus’s eurozone fate

Cyprus’s Parliament will vote on a bailout imposed by the EU, with approval likely from a thin majority against calls for the island to exit the euro.

By Michele Kambas
IMF: World economy risks new phase of financial crisis
Article
/ 18 April 2013

IMF: World economy risks new phase of financial crisis

The IMF has warned that the repair job on the world’s financial system is partly completed and failure to finish it risks a new phase for the crisis.

By Larry Elliott
EU meet to finalise Cyprus bailout
Article
/ 12 April 2013

EU meet to finalise Cyprus bailout

Eurozone and EU finance ministers will meet in Dublin to conclude a Cyprus bailout and consider extending debt repayments for Portugal and Ireland.

By Staff Reporter
Cyprus finance minister quits after bailout concludes
Article
/ 2 April 2013

Cyprus finance minister quits after bailout concludes

Cyprus’s finance minister has resigned after concluding a €10-billion bailout deal with international lenders.

By Michele Kambas
Cyprus President calls on country to share weight of financial burden
Article
/ 29 March 2013

Cyprus President calls on country to share weight of financial burden

Banks have opened for normal business for the second day, but with strict restrictions still in place on how much money their clients can access.

By Sapa
Cyprus banks to open for first full day since lockdown
Article
/ 29 March 2013

Cyprus banks to open for first full day since lockdown

Banks in Cyprus were set to return to normal trading hours after a relatively calm six-hour opening after being closed since March 16.

By Staff Reporter
Cypriots wary of what’s to come
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Cypriots wary of what’s to come

Cypriots have reacted to the news of their own salvation from economic meltdown with relief, but also trepidation and despair.

By Helena Smith
Cyprus: Shackled to a zombie economy
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Cyprus: Shackled to a zombie economy

As Europe stumbles from crisis to crisis, it might be a good time for Cyprus to ditch the currency.

By Larry Elliot
Malta and Luxembourg squirm as Cyprus burns
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Malta and Luxembourg squirm as Cyprus burns

The Bank of Cyprus will become a shadow of its former self.

By Ian Traynor
Cyprus bank closure rolls into week two
Article
/ 26 March 2013

Cyprus bank closure rolls into week two

Cypriot businesses have been under increasing strain to keep running after financial authorities stretched the country’s bank closure into week two.

By Sapa Ap
Economic week ahead: Reactions to Cyprus
Article
/ 25 March 2013

Economic week ahead: Reactions to Cyprus

Markets will remain focused on Cyprus after it reportedly reached an agreement with outside funders over a collapse of its banking system.

By Matt Quigley
As deadline looms, Cyprus weighs big bank levy
Article
/ 24 March 2013

As deadline looms, Cyprus weighs big bank levy

Cyprus conceded on Saturday to a one-off levy on deposits over 100 000 euros in a dramatic U-turn as it raced to satisfy European partners.

By Reuters
EU-Japan summit postponed over Cyprus crisis
Article
/ 23 March 2013

EU-Japan summit postponed over Cyprus crisis

European Union leaders have announced the indefinite postponement of a key summit with Japan intended to launch crucial free trade negotiations.

By Sapa Afp
Cyprus, Russia deal falls through
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Cyprus, Russia deal falls through

Cyprus’s Finance Minister Michalis Sarris has left Moscow empty-handed after a two-day push to secure the island a financial lifeline failed.

By Dmitry Zaks
Savings tax mooted to save Cypriot banks sunk by Greek debt
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Savings tax mooted to save Cypriot banks sunk by Greek debt

The European Union said it will assist if Cyprus contributes about €7-billion in revenue.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Cyprus turns to Russia as crisis grows
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Cyprus turns to Russia as crisis grows

A eurozone bailout seems unlikely, and plans to keep Cypriots banks afloat are getting desperate.

By Angelique Chrisafis and Miriam Elder
Spain: Wealth tax is a practical solution
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Spain: Wealth tax is a practical solution

Spaniards will worry that a bailout will come with a current account surcharge attached.

By Philip Inman
Cyprus tweaks bailout plan as meltdown looms
Article
/ 21 March 2013

Cyprus tweaks bailout plan as meltdown looms

Cyprus has been fine-tuning a Plan B to secure a bailout that the European Central Bank has warned should be adopted to avoid a banking meltdown.

By Charlie Charalambous
MPs object SA bank law in light of Cyprus bailout crisis
Article
/ 19 March 2013

MPs object SA bank law in light of Cyprus bailout crisis

The Cyprus savings levy has led to an objection from the Democratic Alliance about a clause in the Banks Amendment Bill.

By Sapa
Cyprus revises bank tax to delay bailout vote
Article
/ 18 March 2013

Cyprus revises bank tax to delay bailout vote

Cyprus’ ministers have met to rework a plan to seize money from bank deposits before a parliamentary vote that might threaten the island’s finances.

By Michele Kambas and Karolina Tagaris
Cypriots take to the polls in hopes of a bankruptcy saviour
Article
/ 17 February 2013

Cypriots take to the polls in hopes of a bankruptcy saviour

Cypriots have gone to the polls to elect a president who must negotiate a financial rescue to save the island country from its economic crisis.

By Michele Kambas and Deepa Babington
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