Τhe Cyprus Diplomatic Ladies and Spouses Association (CDLSA) are organising their popular International Bazaar event next week as part of its charitable work. The event on Saturday 28 May is in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The International Bazaar will be hosted in the gardens of the Foreign Ministry and is open to
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Turkish occupation forces have started work to open up a new area along the beachfront of fenced-off Varosha, a sign the breakaway north is aiming to resettle the resort despite international condemnation. CNA said a bulldozer carried out work in front of King George hotel along the Oceania building on Wednesday. Sunbeds and umbrellas have been
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Just two out of seven stadia used by topflight football teams in Cyprus are certified as safe for fans and players alike, with most needing multi-million investments to meet standards. The matter of safety at Cyprus football grounds was brought to the attention of the House Education Committee when MPs heard that only Nicosia’s GSP
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Stoked by rising energy costs, the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 8.6% in April, from last year, according to data published by the Statistical Service. When compared to the index of March 2022, the HICP increased by 3.1%. For the four months, January – April, the HICP recorded an increase of 6.4% compared
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A 42-year-old farmer was arrested, and another two are wanted by the police, following a demonstration held by goat and sheep breeders outside the Presidential Palace on Wednesday turned ugly. Goat and sheep farmers protested over the handling of the Halloumi Product of Origin file (PDO), during which they set fire to hay, while a
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The Cabinet has granted a 20% tax deduction for research and development expenses in a campaign to attract foreign investments and businesses to Cyprus. After Wednesday’s meeting, Minister of Finance Constantinos Petrides said the deduction would be valid for three years, starting from the tax year 2022. He said it is the second pillar of
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In protest at high prices and production glut, angry Cypriot farmers dumped tonnes of milk and set bales of hay alight outside the Presidential Palace on Wednesday. Goat and sheep farmers say non-compliance with regulations on the production of halloumi cheese has left them with a glut of milk that they cannot sell or use.
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By Craig Erlam European equity markets were a little flat on Wednesday, with inflation data in the morning once again offering a reminder of the struggles that lie ahead. There are also the gloomy forecasts from central banks, with even the US Fed now targeting a softish landing which feels very much like the stage
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Cyprus’ population has grown by 9.2% in the past decade, with Paphos seeing the largest increase in residents, according to the preliminary results of the Census. According to the preliminary results of the national Census, the population in the Government controlled areas on 1 October 2021 was 918,100, compared to 840,400 recorded in the Population
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The Transport Ministry will introduce a school bus service for primary schools on a pilot basis which will pick up children from their homes, bringing them back to their doorstep after they finish. Talking before the House Education Committee, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said the new pilot scheme would be implemented for six months starting
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