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Central Bank warns of slower growth and rising inflation amid Middle East conflict
1+ week, 4+ day ago (408+ words) The ongoing war in the Middle East and geopolitical uncertainty with the following significant increase in the price of oil, is expected to have a direct negative effect on the Cypriot economy, mainly in the short term, the Central Bank…...
Greek economy remains robust despite Middle East risks, says IMF
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1068+ words) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that Greece's economic growth remains robust, supported by strong domestic demand and ongoing reforms under Next Generation EU, although risks from the conflict in the Middle East continue to cloud the outlook....
Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates
2+ week, 3+ day ago (708+ words) Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Some flights to Larnaca and Paphos airports have also…...
Shipping group sees robust Middle East growth
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) Cyprus-based Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, is operating against a backdrop of accelerating regional momentum, as the group continues to deepen its footprint across the Middle East. In this context, Xanthos Kyriacou, Middle East Regional Managing…...
Pope Leo to meet Middle East Christian leaders in bid for unity
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (613+ words) Pope Leo will meet in Turkey on Friday with Christian leaders from across the Middle East, and is expected to urge unity among denominations divided for centuries during his first overseas trip as leader of the global Catholic Church. The…...
Cyprus is a gateway for Middle East investment, says president
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (629+ words) President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday reaffirmed the country's commitment to expanding trade and investment ties across the wider Middle East. Speaking at the 3rd Greece'Cyprus Intergovernmental Summit in Athens, Christodoulides said that forging stronger business links with the region would be…...
Cyprus aims to be top east Mediterranean maritime tourism hub
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (727+ words) Cyprus launched the International Maritime Tourism Festival 2025 this weekend at Ayia Napa Marina, with President Nikos Christodoulides pledging to make the island a leading maritime tourism hub in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. "Our vision is for Cyprus to…...
Israeli football fans cause outrage in Poland with ‘murderers’ banner
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (272+ words) Israeli football fans held up a banner reading "Murderers since 1939" during a match against a Polish team on Thursday, causing outrage in Poland as the president said it insulted the memory of Poles, including Jews, killed in World War Two....