European Commission welcomes political agreement increasing efficiency of EU capital markets

European Commission welcomes political agreement increasing efficiency of EU capital markets

The European Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached this week by the European Parliament and the Council on the amendment of the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) to shorten the settlement cycle in the EU from two days to one by 11 October 2027. A press release by the European Commission says that settlement is the process […]

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Labour Minister refers to Cypriot positive labour market trajectory at EU Council

Labour Minister refers to Cypriot positive labour market trajectory at EU Council

Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said that he spoke of the positive trajectory of the Cypriot labour market during an Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council which took place in Luxembourg. On the Council’s sidelines, the Labour Minister had a meeting with European Commission Executive Vice President Roxana Mînzatu and had bilateral contacts with other counterparts, and with European […]

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Rodon hotel parent company approves dividend, board changes

Rodon hotel parent company approves dividend, board changes

Agros Progress Development Public Ltd, parent company of the Rodon hotel, held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, during which shareholders approved a dividend distribution and made several changes to the board of directors. The meeting took place at the company’s registered office in Agros, where shareholders examined the annual financial report, which includes the final […]

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Cambodia positioned as key investment destination, says Prime Minister Hun Manet

Cambodia positioned as key investment destination, says Prime Minister Hun Manet

Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that Cambodia has continued to build and maintain the confidence of both domestic and international investors due to the country’s favourable conditions and vast potential. He made these remarks at the celebration of the Official Establishment of the Cambodia Confederation of Investors Association (CCIA) and the 2025 Gala Dinner, organised […]

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Limassol becomes Cyprus’ basketball capital with €14.5 million arena renovation

Limassol becomes Cyprus’ basketball capital with €14.5 million arena renovation

Minister says similar projects planned to boost sports infrastructure nationwide Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades expressed pride on Wednesday during a presentation of the newly upgraded Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre in Limassol, ahead of its role as a host venue for FIBA EuroBasket 2025. “I am very proud of the entire team behind the renovation of this stadium, and for delivering […]

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Cambodia’s exports to EU, UK soar in 5 months

Cambodia’s exports to EU, UK soar in 5 months

Synopsis: Trade experts attribute the rise in exports to continued preferential market access and Cambodia’s competitive production costs. Cambodia posted strong export growth to both the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) in the first five months of 2025, driven by rising shipments of bicycles, mangoes, textiles, and footwear, according to official trade […]

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Salaries in Cyprus rise 13% in two years

Salaries in Cyprus rise 13% in two years

Average salaries in Cyprus have risen by 13% over the past two years, reaching approximately 2,500 euros, Minister of Labor and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou announced on Wednesday, citing recent Eurostat data. The median salary has also climbed nearly 11.5% to about €1,900, while the number of workers earning below €1,000 has dropped by 30%. […]

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