Iraq and Kurdistan Strike Deal to Restart Key Oil Pipeline
Iraq and Kurdistan have reached an agreement to restart the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline, a key export route. The pipeline has a capacity of up to 250,000 barrels per day, and its reactivation is expected to increase global oil supply.
OilPrice · March 18, 2026
Cyprus Business Now: property, tourism, Ethiopian ties, foreclosures, banks
Cyprus's Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, has affirmed the government's commitment to a balanced approach on foreclosures, explicitly rejecting calls for a blanket freeze. This stance, communicated after discussions with the Disy party, underscores the administration's focus on maintaining financial stability and a functional banking sector, even amidst public pressure.
Cyprus Mail · March 18, 2026