Over 800,000 GP visits in 2022

Last year was pivotal for the General Healthcare System, with over 800,000 patients visiting a GP, said the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) that runs the GHS. “Gradually emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic,

Cyprus, Italy discuss defence cooperation

Cyprus and Italy’s defence ministers held a meeting in Rome during which they discussed bilateral cooperation, European defence and the regional security framework. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and his Cypriot counterpart Charalambos

/

Cyprus surpasses renewable energy targets

Electricity generated from renewable energy sources in Cyprus could eventually make up as much as half of all power conveyed to other countries through an electricity cable linking the island’s power grids

Digital adoption will spur productivity

Digital adoption across economic sectors will determine the path of future growth, according to an analysis of the University of Cyprus’ Economic Research Centre. The analysis stresses the importance of digital uptake

Price inflation rose 8.1% in 2022

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose 8.1% last year compared to 2021, driven by higher energy bills and pump prices. In December alone, the HICP increased by 7.6% compared to

/

Cyprus tourism proves resilient

Cyprus has proven its resilience in the face of the crises like the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war, said tourism boss Savvas Perdios citing improved tourist arrivals for 2022. Tourist arrivals

/

Unions call for general strike

Trade unions declared islandwide strike action on January 26, following a deadlock in negotiations with employers and the Labour Ministry over the reinstatement of inflation-linked Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA). The industrial