Parliament set for heated rule-of-law debate amid surveillance row
A polarized debate over the rule of law is expected Thursday, as lawmakers meet amid allegations of surveillance and a growing political dispute over a senior government appointment.
Growth estimates being revised amid Mideast turmoil
The evolving situation in the Middle East is forcing a revision of economic forecasts, with direct implications for the budget. The Finance Ministry is working on two scenarios for the impact of the conflict, projecting growth between 1.5% and 1.9% this year
Lesvos in the grip of foot-and-mouth disease
Critical decisions are expected soon as authorities move to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos, with a joint ministerial decree set to unlock emergency aid for farmers and dairy producers.
Greek 10-year bond yield rises to 3.70% amid strong demand
The yield on the 10-year Greek government bond rose to 3.70% on Wednesday, according to the Public Debt Management Agency.
Greece’s ELTA chairman Benardout to step down after term ends
Chairman of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) board of directors Daniel Benardout has decided to conclude his term at the company, Growthfund said on Wednesday.
Cyprus tourism arrivals drop 30% in March amid Middle East war
Tourism arrivals to Cyprus fell by 30% annually in March due to the war in the Middle East, vice president of the Association of Cyprus Travel & Tourism Agents, Christos Christou, said on Wednesday ahead of the Travel Expo Cyprus 2026 Exhibition.
Pirate’s booty corrects a myth about West African gold
Sometimes all that glitters is, in fact, real gold. But it would have been difficult to sell that idea to the many European traders who journeyed along the coast of West Africa during the age of exploration.
Cyprus’ fuel prices among EU’s lowest
Cyprus continues to rank among the European Union countries with relatively low fuel costs.
Blissful and bittersweet holiday ‘reunions’
What should be a joyous occasion of families and friends getting back together every year in their ancestral villages has, in many cases, turned into a bittersweet reunion with kin that left the country.
Constant vigilance
The proposed measure to prevent youngsters under the age of 15 from accessing most social media platforms is essential.