COVID19: Two deaths as cases lower at 1,414

Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, with new infections dipping further to 1,414 cases, while hospitalisations dropped for the second day in a row to 183. The Health Ministry said in

COVID boosted government staff hires

The number of government staff increased by 2.3% as demand for substitute teachers and other public sector jobs reached an all-time high, as people recovered from COVID-19 or stayed home to look

Cyprus’ first green bond issue in 2023

Cyprus will issue its first-ever Green Bond in 2023, aiming to yield up to €1 bln to finance climate-related or special environmental projects. Following the cabinet’s approval last week, the Finance Ministry

Government committed to national minimum wage

President Nicos Anastasiades’ administration remains committed to introducing a national minimum wage before the end of its term, reaffirmed Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou. Following a meeting of the Labour Advisory Body set

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21 Russians to lose Cyprus passports

Some 21 Russians holding a ‘golden passport’ will be stripped of their Cypriot nationality due to sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia for invading Ukraine. The government has decided to

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British expats rewarded for serving the community

British High Commissioner, Stephen Lillie, has presented British Empire Medals to Michael and Pamela Groves for their extensive commitment and service to the expat community as leading members of the Cyprus Residency

COVID19: Two deaths as cases dip to 1,700

Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, with new infections dipping below the 2,000 marker to 1,692 cases, while hospitalisations dropped to 188, but critical patients increased. The Health Ministry said in