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Cyprus curtails as much renewable electricity in first half of 2025 as whole last year
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 9, 2025
In addition to being the only European Union member state without an interconnection with another power system, Cyprus only has oil-fired generators, a surging solar power capacity, and wind parks. Other countries, like Greece, also must curtail...
Fake ‘Labubu’ toys seized in Cyprus-wide raid
Knews Kathimerini
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Cyprus Customs officials have seized more than 1,300 counterfeit items during a coordinated nationwide operation targeting fake branded toys and accessories. According to an announcement from the Department of Customs, the raid took place on July...
Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
BBC
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Abi Smitton, Colletta Smith & Tommy LumbyBBC News ShareSave All-inclusive family package holidays from the UK have jumped in price for some of the most popular destinations, including Spain, Cyprus and Turkey. The average price for a week in...
Turkey launching ‘Island Cyprus’ tourism campaign for occupied north
Kathimerini
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July 9, 2025
Turkey is preparing to launch an international tourism campaign promoting the Turkish-occupied northern third of Cyprus under the brand name “Island Cyprus”. For international audiences, the campaign will be rebranded as “Visit North Cyprus”,...
Freeze 53 bank accounts of S Alam Group chair, family
Daily Star
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July 9, 2025
Thu Jul 10, 2025 02:09 AM Last update on: Thu Jul 10, 2025 03:25 AM Court asks ACC Court Correspondent Thu Jul 10, 2025 02:09 AM Last update on: Thu Jul 10, 2025 03:25 AM A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to freeze 53...
HCLTech and Astemo Cypremos partner to accelerate autonomous and smart vehicle ecosystem
Business Upturn
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July 9, 2025
HCLTech announced a strategic partnership with Astemo Cypremos, a subsidiary of Astemo, Ltd., to drive innovation in the autonomous and smart vehicle space. Under the multi-year engagement, HCLTech will help Cypremos transition to a...
John Ioannou appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer at Titan
Global Cement
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Greece: Titan has appointed John Ioannou as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will first join Titan as a member of its Group Executive and Management Committees in July 2025. He will later succeed Michael Colakides as Group CFO on 1...
Astemo Cypremos partners with HCLTech to accelerate autonomous and smart vehicles ecosystem
Equity Bulls
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HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and Astemo Cypremos, Ltd. ("Cypremos"), a subsidiary of Astemo, Ltd. specializing in software and cloud services, announced a partnership to advance innovation in the autonomous and smart vehicle...
Court freezes 53 more bank accounts with Tk113cr linked to S Alam Group chairman
The Business Standard
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July 9, 2025
A Dhaka court has ordered authorities concerned to freeze 53 bank accounts, holding Tk113.09 crore, belonging to S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam and individuals or entities connected to him. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md...
Summer’s top Crypto play: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) on track for a 1000% upside at $0.03
Cyprus Mail
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July 9, 2025
In a season dominated by speculation and meme coin fatigue, smart money is starting to prioritize real-world crypto utility. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), now in Phase 5 of its presale at just $0.03, has captured that attention — not through hype, but...
Scammers pose as clients and bank officials to dupe Nicosia businessman out of €14,500
Knews Kathimerini
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A 57-year-old businessman in Nicosia was scammed out of €14,500 after falling victim to a sophisticated phone fraud scheme, police said Tuesday. According to the complaint, the businessman was first contacted Monday afternoon by a person claiming...
Net direct foreign investments in Armenia`s economy up
Finport
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ArmInfo. The net flow of total foreign investment in the real sector of the Armenian economy decreased in January-March 2025 by 14.3% year-on-year, to positive $98.1 million (38.4 billion drams) from positive $114 million (44.8 billion drams). At...
HCLTech collaborates with Astemo Cypremos to drive autonomous vehicle ecosystem
ETAuto
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July 9, 2025
FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Model 3 vehicle drives using FSD (Full Self-Driving) in Encinitas, California, U.S., October 18, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Indian IT major HCLTech has entered into a multi-year partnership with Astemo Cypremos to...
Lebanese President makes one-day visit to Cyprus for bilateral talks
Knews Kathimerini
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President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries. President Aoun was received at...
EAC expands smart meter installation across Cyprus
Knews Kathimerini
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The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) announced that beginning Wednesday, July 9, it will continue its large-scale rollout of smart electricity meters across several regions of the island, a move aimed at modernizing the country’s power grid....
Cyprus trade turnover rises 5.7 per cent to €19.34 billion in 2023
Cyprus Mail
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July 9, 2025
Cyprus’ trade sector recorded positive growth in 2023, according to the state statistical service’s wholesale and retail trade survey, the results of which were released on Wednesday. Turnover and employment both increased during the reporting...
United Street Festival brings music, art and summer vibes to the heart of Nicosia
Knews Kathimerini
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The city’s main square is coming alive this week as the United Street Festival returns for its second edition, turning Eleftheria Square into a buzzing hub of music, art, food, and creative energy. Taking place July 9 and 10, the two-day event...
Deputy minister highlights Cyprus’ innovation momentum
Cyprus Mail
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July 9, 2025
Bash 2025 draws 185 participants in Cyprus’ key startup meetup Cyprus’ innovation ecosystem gathered momentum this week as ‘The Bash 2025’ brought together 185 participants for the country’s flagship startup and networking event. Now in its fifth...
Cyprus reaffirms support for digital euro at Ecofin meeting
Cyprus Mail
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July 9, 2025
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos reaffirmed Cyprus’ support for adopting the digital euro this week, during an EU economic and financial affairs council meeting (Ecofin) in Brussels. At the meeting, the Cypriot minister also stressed the need to...
‘I feel alive, football is back’, says Mofokeng as Pirates get to business in Spain
Times LIVE
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Sipho “Master Chef” Mbule, Bafana Bafana star Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Yanela Mbuthuma, Sihle Nduli and Nkosikhona Ndaba are some of the players Bucs have recruited ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Mofokeng described his new teammates as...