Renewable use below EU average

In Cyprus, the share of gross final energy consumption from renewable sources improved to 18.4% in 2021 but is still below the European average of 21.8%. However, it has increased steadily since 2004

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COVID19: Ten deaths, drop in new cases

Cyprus reported ten COVID-19 deaths during the past seven days, two more from last week, with a significant drop in new infections and a stable number of hospitalisations, as health officials play

Cyprus denies harbouring Russian oligarchs

Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has refuted claims by US news channel CBS that Cyprus is not effectively enforcing EU sanctions against Moscow because it’s a haven for the money of Russian oligarchs.

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Road accident turns into 80-people brawl

A road accident in Limassol involving three cars and a motorcycle turned into a street fight, with more than 80 people reportedly throwing punches at each other. The road accident happened at

Central bank warnings

By Craig Erlam   It’s been a solid start to the year for equity markets, but that optimism appears to be fading as policymakers queued up in Davos to push back against market

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Med shortages felt in Cyprus

The Pharmaceutical Services have urged Cyprus-based drug companies to step up production of antibiotics and cough syrups, as they fear that a global shortage in medicines could affect the island. In comments

New free e-charging point in Nicosia

Cyprus is moving forward with its green agenda by promoting electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to build sustainable cities, said the Minister of Transport Yiannis Karousos. He unveiled a new free electric

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Independent court service will improve justice

Creating an independent court service will contribute to the efficient delivery of the notoriously slow justice system, said Stephie Dracos, Minister of Justice. Drakou was at the closing ceremony, which marked the