ΙCT sector contributed €3 bln to economy

The technology sector’s (ICT) contribution to the Cypriot economy is estimated to reach €3 bln this year, boosting its diversification and resilience. According to the latest data, more than 1,200 foreign companies,

New electric car scheme launched

The Transport Ministry is launching the second phase of a €30 mln incentive scheme to encourage motorists to go electric in the coming months. Rollout of the 2022-2023 plan comes after phase

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Turkish Cypriot journalist takes on Turkey

Outspoken Turkish Cypriot journalist Şener Levent hopes for a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling in his case against Turkey that “will strengthen the principle of freedom of expression”. In statements to the Cyprus

More mass graves to be found in 2023

Next year it would be possible to locate large burial sites of missing persons after receiving relatively good information on several cases, said Greek Cypriot member of the Committee on Missing Persons

An eye on the New Year

By Craig Erlam We’re seeing choppy trade in financial markets on Wednesday in what is always quite thin trade as investors continue the festivities into the new year. And there’s certainly a

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Fuel prices at pre-war levels

After reaching an all-time high in the summer, fuel prices at petrol stations have subsided to levels before the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, which catapulted energy costs. Following this

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Aradippou municipality pioneers RES projects

In a pioneering move, Aradippou Municipality, in the Larnaca district, is creating not one but two solar parks to contribute to clean energy sources. In comments to the Cyprus News Agency, Aradippou

Road deaths at record low

Cyprus recorded the lowest number of road deaths in 2022, with officials pinning the success of re-introducing speed cameras after almost 15 years. With three days to go until the end of