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 […]
Cambodia has become the world’s second-largest producer of raw cashew nuts, with a total production of 830,000 tonnes in the last seven months of 2024, according to the report of the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). CAC said, there has been a significant increase in cashew exports to Vietnam, amounting to over 780,000 tonnes […]
Cypriots used payment cards to spend an amount exceeding €4 billion euros on goods and services in just 10 categories, according to a Central Bank of Cyprus report on the second half of 2023. According to the same report, cards were the most popular medium for transactions, being used significantly more than other means of […]
During the 7th mandate, the government conducted busy and active foreign affairs to strengthen relationships with friendly countries and attract new investment to the Kingdom. In a press conference on the one-year achievement of the 7th mandate held at the Office of the Council of Ministers on Monday, Jean-François Tan, Minister attached to the Prime […]
Cambodia launched a payment system on Monday to enable tourists to pay at 3.3 million retail shops across Cambodia. Speaking at the launching ceremony in the northwestern province of Siem Reap, Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, said the app will facilitate international tourists’ payments, contributing to boosting the tourism sector. The […]
A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus’ airports from January to July this year while according to Hermes Airports, passenger traffic in August is expected to surpass 1.5 million people. According to information reported by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), sourced from Hermes Airports, in June 2023, a total of 1.3 million passengers […]