Cyprus reported four COVID-19 deaths during the past seven days, three fewer than last week, with a significant drop in new infections and hospitalisations. Earlier this week, the Health Ministry issued a
New credit provided by Cypriot banks reached €3.23 bln in 2022, increasing 10% year-on-year despite the uncertainty driven by the war in Ukraine, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Pure
In Cyprus, spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages is 14.1% of total expenditure –close to the EU average — and 9.2% of GDP. In 2021, European Union households spent over €1035 bln
Water flowing into dams remains low compared to last year, despite the heavy rain that has fallen during the past few days. According to the Water Development Department, the water flow into
The cost of February’s presidential elections is estimated at €7 mln, based on the expenditures in the Interior Ministry’s budget. Cypriots vote on Sunday, but opinion polls suggest it will go to
Police have begun road traffic checks on cyclists for protective helmets after a law made it obligatory to wear one. Not wearing a proper protective helmet will incur an on-the-spot fine of
Cyprus’ blood banks are battling supply shortages and requesting public support to bolster stocks to save lives. The head of the blood bank laboratory, Androulla Panayiotou, told CNA that blood supplies are
A total of 187 applications submitted by women were approved for €10.6 mln in the government’s New Entrepreneurship Programme 2021-2027, said Commerce Minister Natasa Pilides. At an event to promote women in
The UK Government continues to support a Cyprus settlement based on the model of a bizonal, bicommunal federation despite Turkish Cypriots advocating a two-state solution, a Downing Street spokeswoman said. During a
Investors are expected to shrug off hawkish tones and rate rises from the Federal Reserve, such as Wednesday’s 25 basis points, with the CEO of a leading financial advisory and fintech saying
