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CYPRUS
Macro/Political:
- President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides is expected to announce today a package of targeted economic measures aimed at helping the public cope with the impact of the ongoing war in Iran. Speaking after the March 25 national holiday parade, Christodoulides said the new support measures are possible due to the government’s responsible fiscal policy. He noted that the measures already in place exceed EUR 100 mn, adding that the country’s current financial stability allows for further intervention that would have been impossible during the 2012–2013 financial crisis.
Source: PhileNews
- President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides said the government has opened discussions with Britain over the future of its military bases on the island, following a drone attack earlier this month that raised concerns the installations could expose Cyprus to a wider conflict with Iran. Christodoulides added that the government has “a clear plan” on how to proceed step by step, noting that London has been informed.
Source: Kathimerini