Difficult to ban pro-Russia events

The freedom of assembly is a constitutionally safeguarded right, meaning it would be difficult for authorities to prevent any pro-Russia events as requested by the Ukraine-Cyprus friendship group. But restrictions could be

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House confident of latest VAT homes bid

Cypriot MPs are confident their latest compromise on reduced VAT for smaller first homes will convince Brussels to waive an infringement process launched against Cyprus. In comments to the Financial Mirror, the

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Four years on GHS has 950,000 beneficiaries 

There are 943,978 beneficiaries registered with the General Health System (GHS), while 806,900 visited their GP the past year, proving a success since its introduction in 2019. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO)

Retail, tourism driving GDP growth

Annual Gross Domestic Product generated €6.2 bln in the first quarter of the year, showing an increase of 3.4%, bolstered by the retail sector and tourism revenue. Based on seasonal and working

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Shipping an ‘invaluable asset’

Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis described the maritime sector as an invaluable asset for Cyprus, stating her determination to strengthen its global position. Hadjimanolis welcomed the special Cyprus-India Working Meeting this week, at