Cyprus second largest dip in energy use

During the pandemic, Cyprus was among the top countries in the EU with the largest reduction in both primary and final energy consumption, according to Eurostat. Compared with the 2017-2019 average, primary

Businesses increased during pandemic

The number of businesses in Cyprus rose for a fourth consecutive year in 2020, albeit the annual rise was contained to 2% due to the Coronavirus pandemic. According to the enterprise registry

COVID19: Health Ministry denies vaccine shortage

The Health Ministry has rejected rumours that Cyprus is running low on COVID-19 vaccines, confirming that authorities are pushing Moderna jabs to balance out a high demand for Pfizer. Reportedly people turning

DISY leader to run for president in 2023

Averof Neofytou, the President of Democratic Rally (DISY), the ruling party, announced his intention to stand in the 2023 Presidential Elections. DISY’s Supreme Council meets on March 12, 2022, to elect the

COVID19: One death as daily cases near 900

Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Wednesday, an increase in new cases to 883 and the number of hospitalisations remaining high at 172, with tests exceeding 100,000 as people prepare for Christmas

Cyprus resumes energy search

Cyprus has resumed searching for oil and gas after more than a year due to coronavirus with US energy giant ExxonMobil conducting appraisal drilling in block 10 of its Exclusive Economic Zone

Turkish lira revived by Erdogan’s support

The Turkish lira remains volatile as traders digested measures proposed by President Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish central bank to guard local currency savings against the drop in value. On Tuesday, the