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The FBI in Cyprus
By enlisting the help of the FBI - as announced recently - Cyprus is making an effort to deal with the problem of corruption that has been a blight on the country's reputation for so many years.
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Contribution of shipping to Cyprus GDP
The shipping industry pumped a staggering 623 million euros into the real economy of Cyprus last year, solely through ship management.
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Cypriot bank lending decreases
New lending by Cypriot banks declined significantly in January on a monthly basis, as it amounted to just 462.7 million euros, from €725.4 million in December, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Monday.
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Turkish Cypriot leader rules out any talks without equal status
Northern Cyprus will not sit at any negotiating table unless their sovereignty and equal status is recognized, Turkish Cypriot President Ersin Tatar has told AFP.
Greek-Turkish relations positive, but risk lurks
Greek-Turkish relations are going through a positive period, but it remains to be seen how long this can last, according to a high-ranking Turkish diplomat who spoke to Kathimerini at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Saturday.
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Cyprus realty market held firm in 2023
Cyprus' real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience and flexibility in 2023 and the total value of transactions reached 5.5 billion euros, which appears to be at the same levels as in 2022, according to a recent report.
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Cyprus manufacturing shows growth
Cyprus experienced a notable 2.4% surge in industrial production in 2023, surpassing the figures from the previous year.
The Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat) unveiled these promising findings on Wednesday, highlighting the nation's economic growth.
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Turkish UAV base approved
Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar announced on Thursday he is transferring control of the Gecitkale air base in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus to the Turkish Army to serve as a deployment hub for unmanned aircraft.
In a televised interview with the 24TV network, Tatar said the "parliament" of the entity, which is only recognized by Ankara, approved the move.
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Cyprus a key hub for ‘digital highway’
A crucial milestone is expected in March for the East to Med Data Corridor (EMC) telecommunications submarine cable system, an ambitious project aimed at creating an "international digital highway," where Cyprus, Greece and Saudi Arabia are key components.
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From ‘problem’ to ‘solution’: Cyprus as a strategic partner
Evangelos Savva, the Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss how Cyprus has moved from being viewed solely as a problem to becoming part of the solution to key regional challenges, and look at whether the country's growing regional relevance can help solve the Cyprus problem.