There will be a new issue of Cypriot government bills on Monday, August 26, with the bills having a three-month duration, set to mature on November 29, 2024. Sophic, an online platform that allows clients to invest in government bills, announced this week that it intends to secure a portion of this new issue, continuing […]
Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), and Eli M Remolona Jr, Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), presided over a high-level bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster closer cooperation between the two central banks on Monday in Siem Reap. The signing ceremony was followed […]
Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, presided over the first meeting for the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation of the National Cashew Policy 2022-2027. Nimul, who is also the chair of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the National Cashew Policy 2022-2027, addressed the first committee meeting attended by […]
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on Monday launched the ‘Bakong Tourists App’ helping foreign tourists in Cambodia to make payments using the country’s universal KHQR code at over 3.3 million retail merchant outlets. NBC Governor Chea Serey presided over the soft launch of the app at a ceremony in Siem Reap, known across the […]
The PwC Foundation on Tuesday detailed the various initiatives under its youth entrepreneurship pillar, aimed at bolstering young entrepreneurial talents and supporting community projects across Cyprus. These efforts include continuing their partnership with Junior Achievement Cyprus to deliver the “Our Community” programme to 3rd-grade students across Cyprus. Now in its fourth year, the programme, offered […]
The final discussion on the 2025 state budget is expected to take place in mid-September during a Cabinet meeting, according to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Keravnos said that the Finance Ministry has completed the preliminary work, including the allocation of expenses for each ministry. He also said that the final touches […]
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia’s foreign policy prioritises continuity with the previous administration while actively expanding its international relationships.This approach was emphasised during the 4th Media Forum on “National Policies and Achievements of the Royal Government of the 7th Legislature for Year 1”, hosted by the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit (RGSP) […]
The Miss Grand Cambodia 2024 contestants were out in Phnom Penh today to distribute gifts to Phnom Penh cyclo drivers.The beauties were led by Miss Grand 2024 winner, Sotheary Bee. x
Yes, you can grill halloumi, too, but the cheese’s texture also makes it ideal for fritters, traybakes and even ‘croutons’ Anna Berrill Tue 20 Aug 2024 14.00 BSTShare48 The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. One of halloumi’s greatest assets is that no […]
NICOSIA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Cyprus on Monday named Costas Kadis, a scientist who held several cabinet posts in previous administrations, as its nominee for a post in the European Commission. If the EU’s parliament confirms the 57-year-old in the role, he will replace Cyprus’s Stella Kyriakidou, who holds the health portfolio. Kadis had not […]
60 years ago, a young girl was forced to leave her beloved island. Today, she’s one of Britain’s most celebrated Cypriots Under the warm sun of Avgorou, a young girl runs barefoot across the fields. Her feet are caked with red earth; her dress dusty; her hair flies loose. From this distance, she can smell […]
Filled with ancient bridges, little-known temples and plenty of off-road adventure, Cambodia’s East Royal Road reveals a unique side of the illustrious Khmer Empire. I set off in a minivan the morning of my birthday and ended up on the back of a dirt bike clutching a Cambodian man I’d never met before. At 07:00, […]
A total of 551,229 tourists visited Cyprus in July 2024, marking a rise of 5.3 per cent from the 523,718 visitors recorded in the same month last year, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Over the period from January to July 2024, Cyprus welcomed 2,203,704 tourists, showing an upswing of 3.1 per cent when […]
For so many, Siem Reap, Cambodia, is synonymous with its famed UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat, one of Southeast Asia’s most significant archaeological grounds. But beyond these iconic ruins is a city brimming with riverside cafés, festive bar scenes, cultural experiences, and French-style colonial streets. Siem Reap is also a culinary hotspot, boasting everything from expertly […]
Larnaca and Limassol are due to get park & ride services, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Monday, announcing they are looking for the appropriate areas in each city. For Larnaca, he said that authorities are looking to create a park & ride near the Rizoelia roundabout, which leads to the highway towards Nicosia. “Our […]
Cyprus and Greece’s property markets are maintaining a positive outlook and offering attractive investment opportunities, despite inflationary pressures and rising interest rates affecting much of Europe, Danos International Real Estate Consultants and Valuers reports. Foreign investment continues to drive the residential sector in both countries, supplemented by local demand. Class A office space also remains in high […]