Brussels: The European Commission launched on Tuesday a public consultation to assess the effectiveness of three pieces of EU legislation governing access to and the pricing of services at airports. Citizens, professionals, and experts alike are invited to give feedback on rules concerning airport charges, slot distribution, and ground handling
Geneva: Starting on August 5, the European Commission is participating in negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva, Switzerland, with the aim of reaching an effective agreement to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution. According to Cyprus News Agency, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) data from 2021 shows
Nicosia: Bank of Cyprus reported post-tax profits of £118 million for the second quarter of 2025, consistent with the previous quarter, bringing first-half net earnings to £235 million, a 13% decrease year-on-year. Despite the decline, the bank achieved a strong return on tangible equity (ROTE) of 18.4%, surpassing its 2025
Nicosia: Deaths by drowning in the European Union decreased by 4% in 2022, with Cyprus being one of the countries recording the lowest number of such fatalities, as reported by Eurostat on Tuesday. The reduction in drowning incidents comes as beaches and pools remain popular during the summer months, presenting
Nicosia: Public opinion polling has shown that a majority of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots are in favor of a successfully negotiated, mutually acceptable solution, outgoing Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, stated after a farewell meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Stewart
Nicosia: The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) welcomes the latest positive developments in the Investment Funds sector, as reflected in the Q1 2025 Quarterly Statistical Bulletin issued by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). According to Cyprus News Agency, by the end of March 2025, Cyprus had a total
