Cyprus and UAE sign MoU to boost AI cooperation

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Innovation, Nicodemos Damianou, and UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Omar Sultan Al Olama, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on artificial intelligence cooperation. The signing took place at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 12-13, highlighting the commitment of both nations […]

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Bank of Cyprus inaugurates new branch — part of revamped network model

Bank of Cyprus inaugurates new branch — part of revamped network model

Bank also earns key compliance certification The Bank of Cyprus this week presented its revamped branch network model, inaugurating its newly renovated branch on Archbishop Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia. The event, held on Wednesday afternoon, was attended by the Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos, along with the city’s deputy mayors. Retail Banking Director Theodosis Theodosiou explained that in-store […]

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Cyprus shipping minister visits Qatar to strengthen maritime ties

Cyprus shipping minister visits Qatar to strengthen maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis visited Doha from February 4 to 6, in a move to strengthen maritime ties, according to an announcement released on Friday. Invited by Qatar’s Minister of Transport, the visit provided an opportunity for key discussions on enhancing sustainable development and expanding maritime infrastructure”, with a focus on deepening cooperation between […]

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Cyprus developer plans €1bn-plus medical, educational project in Limassol

Cyprus developer plans €1bn-plus medical, educational project in Limassol

A Cypriot property developer has unveiled plans for a 1-billion-euro mixed-use development in Prastio Avdimou, which could become one of the largest private investments in the country. The project, named St Nicholas Hills, will include a hospital, private school, university, and student accommodation for 12,000, DNP Property Group announced. The development will be built on […]

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EU approves €76.9 million payment to Cyprus

EU approves €76.9 million payment to Cyprus

The European Commission has issued a positive preliminary assessment for Cyprus’ request to receive €76.9 million under the NextGenerationEU programme, which aims to drive Europe’s recovery towards a greener, more digital, and competitive future. According to the European Commission, Cyprus has successfully met the required milestones and targets to qualify for this third payment under the Recovery and Resilience […]

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Philippine president thanks Cambodia for pardoning 13 Filipino women convicted of illegal surrogacy

Philippine president thanks Cambodia for pardoning 13 Filipino women convicted of illegal surrogacy

By Associated PressMANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked Cambodia’s king on Tuesday for granting a royal pardon last year to 13 Filipino women who were convicted of illegally serving as surrogate mothers in the Southeast Asian kingdom. Marcos expressed his gratitude in a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet , who […]

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Promoting TIA akin to boosting tourism, investment, CAIC tells CATA

Promoting TIA akin to boosting tourism, investment, CAIC tells CATA

Charles Vann, Director of Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC), Monday urged tourism associations and tour operators to actively promote the upcoming Techo International Airport (TIA), set to officially open in July. He encouraged them to help boost dissemination, mobilise efforts, and attract international tourists to visit Cambodia. Leading around 200 members of the Cambodia […]

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