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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-10-23
CONTENTS
[01] New Bank of Cyprus CEO "excited" over appointment
[02] Communications Minister: Tourism can boost economy
[03] Agriculture Minister visits Israel
[01] New Bank of Cyprus CEO "excited" over appointment
The newly appointed chief executive of Bank of Cyprus John Hourican said
he was "very excited" about the new challenge in a country with such a
large banking sector, according to the Financial Times.
Speaking to the British paper, the 43 year old Irish banker said: "The
opportunity to make a real difference not only to the bank but to the
country as a whole is a significantly interesting challenge."
He added that his appointment was indefinite but envisaged three to five
years for the restructuring of the bank.
[02] Communications Minister: Tourism can boost economy
The tourism sector has proven that it can give fresh impetus to the
country`s economy with collective efforts, Minister of Communications
and Works Tasos Mitsopoulos has said, noting that "we must all work
together so that with coordinated and focused efforts we support our
tourist product, with an aim to further upgrade it."
Addressing an event on tourism in Cyprus, Mitsopoulos said his Ministry
will continue efforts to strengthen the sector, which could contribute
to the island`s economic recovery.
Mitsopoulos said the multifaceted nature of tourism demanded cooperation
and coordination of state services and the private sector.
[03] Agriculture Minister visits Israel
Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment Nikos
Kouyialis departed on Tuesday night for Tel Aviv, Israel, where Cyprus
will be honoured for its contribution in the preservation of natural
resources.
During his stay in Tel Aviv, Kouyialis will meet Israeli officials and
will visit WATEC 2013 taking place there. Kouyialis is escorted by Water
Development Department Director.
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