General government surplus rises sharply

General government surplus rises sharply

The general government surplus in Cyprus surged by €469.9 million for January-August 2024, reaching €1.36 billion or 4.3 per cent of GDP. This total contrasts with the €898.5m (3.0 per cent of GDP) for the corresponding period of 2023, according to preliminary fiscal results from Cystat. A total revenue boost of €1.07bn (13.0 per cent) […]

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Developers and banks discuss alignment to EU standards

Developers and banks discuss alignment to EU standards

Executives from Cyprus’ banking and real estate sectors met Monday to discuss aligning remittance rules with European standards and guidelines. The meeting between executives of the Cyprus Land and Building Developers Association (LBDA) and the Cyprus Bank Association (CBA) also looked at ways of streamlining housing loan approvals, especially for projects awaiting building permits. This […]

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RAVATAR Brings Marie Curie to Life

RAVATAR Brings Marie Curie to Life

RAVATAR made a debut during the European Researchers’ Night 2024 in Nicosia, unveiling its AI-powered hologram of Marie Curie. The innovative showcase demonstrated how artificial intelligence can transform the way we engage with science and history, bringing the scientist back to life in a way that resonated deeply with the audience. The European Researchers’ Night, […]

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Cambodia promotes clean energy development

Cambodia promotes clean energy development

The government is focusing on boosting clean and renewable energy through a group of power projects approved for the 2024-2029 period in line with the government’s sustainable development goals. The commitment to sustainable energy was reaffirmed by Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak during the recent “Cambodian Energy Policy” forum held at the Royal […]

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Cyprus does read!’

Cyprus does read!’

The island’s next generation may be turning the page on poor reading habits Despite Cyprus being ranked as one of the lowest in Europe for book spending and literacy rates, you’d never guess it if you attended the Nicosia Book Fest! This weekend’s event, now in its second day, was going strong at Acropolis Park this morning with […]

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