The US and the UK on Wednesday announced a fresh package of sanctions against several “financial fixers” – including Cypriots…
UK imposes sanctions on Cypriot ‘fixers’ for Russian oligarchs Abramovich, Usmanov
Britain targeted individuals and companies who it accused of acting as “financial fixers” for Russian businessmen Roman Abramovich and Alisher…
CoLA developments after Easter holidays but within April, says Labour Minister
Developments on the hot issue of the cost of living allowance (CoLA) should be expected after the Easter holidays but…
More forest, more profit? Brazil looks to build a new ‘bioeconomy’
Alongside the Brazilian Amazon’s vast soy and cattle ranching economy – a major driver of deforestation – sits an older,…
Workers can now legally apply for leave in first month of employment
The House of Representatives voted into legislation an amendment allowing workers to apply for paid leave from their first month…
Government servers not relocated despite 2022 decision
Authorities are working to repair and assess the damage to the government’s servers, after a water leak in a room…
Britain braces for ‘unparalleled’ disruption from doctors’ strike
Junior doctors in Britain began a four-day strike on Tuesday over pay that is likely to cause unprecedented disruption to…
Couple given suspended sentences for exploiting, trafficking migrant workers
The Larnaca-Famagusta Criminal Court handed a two-and-a-half-year suspended sentence to a couple of farmers after finding them guilty of trafficking…
Debt crunch looms for weaker economies with a wall of bond maturies ahead
A combination of sticky high interest rates and lacklustre global growth could push a number of emerging economies that are…
Israel signs $400 mln deal to sell Greece anti-tank missiles
Israel has signed a 1.44 billion shekel ($400 million) deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles produced by state-owned defence…