Cyprus and Slovakia signed recently in Nicosia a cooperation agreement in the field of health and medical science, which opens new horizons for both countries.

The Co-operative Central Bank (CCB) recently unveiled a €34 million scheme to support small and medium businesses (SMEs), with a repayment period of up to 12 years, including a two-year grace period.

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Cyprus sent an international message that Cyprus can provide an alternative energy corridor for the supply of natural gas, says Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis.

MENA region forex broker DCFX broker has taken a major step forward by opening a branch in Cyprus, and receiving CySEC CIF licensing.

Newly-imposed property tax is expected to be significantly less in 2014 than in 2013, mainly due to the broadening of the tax base and the reduction of the rates, according to recent reports.

The Central Bank of Cyprus recently announced that the Bank of Cyprus’ dependence on Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) fell by more than €100 million during April 2014, from €9.5 to €9.4 billion.

Exploration and development activities in Cyprus’ Block 12 will not be impacted by the termination of a deal with Woodside for a stake in the Leviathan, assures Noble Energy.

Visiting US Vice President Joe Biden says Cyprus is a key partner in a challenging region, but can be an even stronger partner if the next generation can grow up without the burden of conflict.

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) recently suspended the trading of Wargaming securities after Wargaming failed to publish its financial data for the year 2013.

Following the discovery of hydrocarbons offshore Cyprus, Austrian Ambassador Dr Karl Mueller has said that the island has a great potential and future role in the energy sector in Europe.