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Russia, Ukraine to tackle land dispute at UAE talks; no sign of compromise
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began tackling the vital issue of territory during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi that started on Friday, each side said, with no sign of a softening of their positions to end the four-year war. Ukraine is under mounting US pressure to reach a peace deal in the war triggered […]

Tax reform: benefits and practical considerations
The Tax Reform has entered into force and citizens, families and businesses are beginning to see in practice the immediate benefit through a reduction in the tax burden and a corresponding increase in net disposable income. A fairer, modern and competitive tax system is being implemented, simpler and more effective, tailored to the real needs […]

World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs say
The world order is changing but not enduring a rupture, finance leaders said on Friday, pushing back on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s narrative that a new order, driven by major power coercion, was taking shape. In his speech at Davos, Carney called on nations to accept that a rules-based global order was over and […]

Herbicide spraying on sidewalks sparks alarm from Chloraka environmental group
Extensive herbicide spraying to clear vegetation from sidewalks and roads in the Paphos district has alarmed the Chloraka cultural and environmental group, with the municipality insisting the practice is confined to high-risk spots threatening worker safety. In a Friday statement, the group described the use of chemicals to control vegetation as an “unnatural practice” that […]

Bulgarian court approves President Radev’s resignation

Dominant De Minaur thumps Tiafoe to make Melbourne fourth round

Power outage affects several areas of Nicosia

Alpha Bank Cyprus loan portfolio sale to be reviewed by competition authority

Parliament moves to abolish social support agency amid donor scrutiny
A bill to abolish the social support agency was submitted to the plenum on Thursday, bringing the future of the fund directly before parliament. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Friday, independent MP Alexandra Attalides said the move was driven out apparent intransience from the executive. “The president himself said he was considering abolishing it,” […]

Real Madrid are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool best in Premier League

Eurobank attracts strong international demand for €400m bond

