CNR July Reading List - 5 LGBTQ+ Books
This month, we’ve chosen five LGBTQ books focusing on education about this community and insights into the icons who shaped the way forward for human rights.
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CNR June Reading List - 5 Books About Cyprus
Through the ages, authors and poets have been inspired to write books about Cyprus on topics ranging from the island’s natural beauty to mysticism and the echoes of history and mythology from centuries ago. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction reading, there’s a variety of books to enjoy.
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6 Reasons You Still Need a Content Writer in the Era of AI
The reality is sinking in that AI is another tool that requires human expertise to make it work. If human expertise and experience are not there to activate AI, like any tool, it’s of little use.
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Debut Fiction Book Release ‘The Light Walker’ from Author Sarah Fenwick
Prepare to immerse yourself in an adventure as author Sarah Fenwick releases her debut fiction novel, ‘The Light Walker’ on Amazon.
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China GDP Growth, the ‘Great White Hope’
Great White Hope was a phrase introduced by writer Jack London to describe James J. Jeffries before his prize fight with heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. During the tariff wars between the US and China when Donald Trump was US president, the world’s economic heavyweights fought it out to become the world champions, but COVID-19 interrupted the battle and both countries were thrown on the ropes by supply-chain disruptions and sharp downturns in their manufacturing sectors.
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UK Sanctions 2 Cypriot Financial Fixers for Russian Oligarchs Roman Abramovich and Alisher Usmanov
The UK government said it has sanctioned 2 Cypriot fixers, Demetris Ioannides and Christodoulos Vassiliades, for helping Russian oligarchs Roman Abramovich and Alisher Usmanov hide assets and avoid sanctions amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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My Visit to Europe’s Oldest Jazz Club, Jazzkeller in Frankfurt
In this article, read about jazz singer, writer and artist Sarah Fenwick’s visit to the iconic Jazzkeller club in Frankfurt, Germany.
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What are 3 Things Good Writers Do?
Whether you’re writing a report for work, putting together an article, posting on social media, or crafting a novel, developing the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively is essential.
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Gilad Atzmon, Amos Hoffman, Irenaeos Koullouras Trio Concert Review at Sarah’s Jazz Club
At Sarah’s Jazz Club, we recently had the pleasure of hosting a musical collaboration between two of the world’s most celebrated jazz musicians, Gilad Atzmon and Amos Hoffman, and the Irenaeos Koullouras Trio. It was a night of awe-inspiring music.
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Federal Reserve Boosts USD Liquidity Amid Banking Crisis Fears
Banking crisis fears are rising and investors are bracing themselves for more fallout in the global banking sector after the last-minute rescues of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Credit Suisse.
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Is Writing a Skill or a Talent? Let’s Talk about It
Do you believe that writing is a natural talent that cannot be learned or developed? Or is it a skill that can be improved through practice and hard work? The debate about whether writing is a skill or a talent runs deep, personally, I believe raw talent can only get you so far, at some point you’ll need to know about the skill of writing.
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Cultivating Creativity - How Gardening Inspires My Art and Cooking
Artist Sarah Fenwick shares why gardening, art, and food are important to her and how one inspires the other. Discover helpful tips for cultivating vegetables and herbs in a compact container garden situated on Sarah’s balcony in Nicosia, Cyprus.
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How Has SVB Collapsed?
How has SVB collapsed? In this blog post, learn the reasons behind Silicon Valley Bank's crash and the impact on the banking sector and wider markets.
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Social Media Promotion Tips for Writers
A writer’s superpower is the ability to communicate with more than one person at a time and reach hundreds, thousands or even millions of people with the written word.
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Artists and the Light in Cyprus
Artists who experience the light in Cyprus are inspired by the variety and quality of the views in sight.
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Tribute to Joe Henderson and more March events at Sarah’s Jazz Club
Sarah’s Jazz Club presents some of the best music artists around. Read more about upcoming events in the first week of March, starting with a tribute to Joe Henderson.
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Market Moves - That Nagging Feeling
Financial Blog. The financial markets are full of drama. Economies rise and fall, companies skyrocket to the stars, and fortunes are won and lost.
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‘Upskill Your Commercial Writing Course’ Launches on Valentine’s Day
Nicosia, Cyprus - Are you in love with writing? A new online course designed to help professionals improve their commercial writing skills is set to launch on Valentine’s Day, 2023. The ‘Upskill Your Commercial Writing Course’ covers a wide range of topics, including content writing, copywriting, managing co-workers and clients, and avoiding common mistakes. The […]
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Jazzing Up Cyprus: A Guide to the Island’s Thriving Jazz Scene
Cyprus may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of jazz music, but this Mediterranean island has a burgeoning jazz scene that is worth exploring. From intimate clubs featuring local and international artists to annual festivals that draw in jazz enthusiasts from around the globe, there are plenty of opportunities to get your jazz fix in Cyprus.
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Gardening and Art - Stories of an Artist’s Tiny Balcony Garden in Cyprus
Follow me on TikTok for video blogs. It doesn’t take much to start a painting, just a few pigments, a surface, and a tsunami of inspiration. This is where gardening comes in for me as an artist living in Nicosia, Cyprus. My container garden is on my tiny balcony. Like painting, it doesn’t take much […]
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The Benefits of Blogging for Business
The benefits of blogging for business are truly exciting. Words have the power to make your business a success story. Blogging can be even more engaging than advertising because it is in-depth and conversational at the same time. Imagine having an enthusiastic conversation with your colleague about the latest productivity tool and influencing them to […]
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New Paperback Release of Digital Marketing for Musicians
Sarah Fenwick releases a new paperback book on Amazon to support musicians. Renowned jazz singer and marketer Sarah Fenwick has released the paperback version of Digital Marketing for Musicians, a handbook to help musicians gain more opportunities, exposure and performances. Written at a time when musicians find it difficult to perform in person because of […]
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Gov’t Must Take Action to Reduce Cost of Living
Tough pandemic times have highlighted the need for the government to do its part to cut the cost of living and call in some efficiency experts to study and implement a workable plan to help the economy over the long term. Fees for government services are simply too inflated and contribute to an already high […]
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Diversify Cyprus’ Economy into the Arts
For decades, economists have warned that Cyprus’ economy must diversify from tourism or risk national productivity being over-dependent on one sector. The change has happened to a certain extent. Cyprus’ economy has expanded into financial services, retail, and to some extent, industry. One overlooked sector is the Arts. If you look around you right now, […]
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Q3 Strengths and Weaknesses in the Global Economy and Their Impact on Cyprus
The third quarter is a good time to take a beat and evaluate the progress in the global economy and in this article, financial writer Sarah Fenwick analyses the current strengths and weaknesses affecting the markets and how they impact Cyprus.
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4 Ways Brexit Adds to UK’s Inflation Pressures
Since Brexit and the end of the pandemic, core inflation is rising in the UK as opposed to other regions like the US and EU where it’s falling. In May, core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, rose from 6.8 percent previously to 7.1 percent, the highest since March 1992. The question is,...
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