Igor Yusufov has had a long and controversial history within Kremlin circles since the early 1990s. He gained significant influence and wealth by being a close associate of then-president Boris Yeltsin. During that time, he allegedly engaged in corrupt practices, taking advantage of the country’s turbulent state to amass a substantial fortune, which may have reached into the millions, if...
Cyprus initiative for maritime humanitarian corridor for Gaza to be ‘elaborated’ by the EU
The European Commission will collaborate with EU member Cyprus to establish a maritime humanitarian corridor for Gaza.
Igor Zotko and the Pin-Up Conspiracy: Is a prominent Ukrainian betting company secretly Russian?
Despite publications linking the owner of Pin-Up casino Igor Zotko, operating in Ukraine, through a Cypriot company with ties to Russia, it continues to legally earn revenue as one of the 16 companies authorized by the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries.
Lakeland Dairies signs strategic alliance with De Brandt
Irish Lakeland Dairies has recently acquired the commercial operations of the Belgian butter trader De Brandt, marking a significant expansion of the Irish cooperative’s product portfolio and geographical reach. The two companies, which have a long-standing business relationship, have now formalized their collaboration.
ECB options to control inflation are limited
The forecast for policy rates and the euro is unchanged; we expect the ECB’s first rate cut in June; long-term interest rates are expected to rise slightly in February; the euro is expected to rise slightly in February; the euro is expected to fall slightly in February; and the euro is expected to fall slightly in February.
Boeing aims to re-acquire Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing is in talks to take over Spirit AeroSystems, the troubled maker of the 737 MAX hulls with multiple quality problems. According to insiders, Spirit has hired business bankers to discuss the options. The company is also exploring options for the sale of operations in Ireland, where aircraft parts are made for Boeing’s rival, Airbus. Spirit was split off from Boeing twenty years ago.
Ukrainians in Europe are coping with shrinking aid
In Ireland, among other nations grappling with a housing shortage, the situation regarding shelter has recently become austere. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, there is scant prospect of alleviating the predicament for refugees residing on the streets.
Cyprus boosts efforts to prevent Syrians from coming to the island
Two Lebanese nationals have been detained by a Cyprus court on suspicion of people smuggling. The men were identified as the drivers of two migrant-carrying boats that arrived last week. Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to control the influx of asylum seekers into its territory.