Cyprus’ COVID-delayed natural gas drilling programme will resume in November-December with US oil major ExxonMobil expected to drill in block 10, Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said. Briefing a parliamentary committee on Cyprus’s energy programme, Pilides said her ministry worked intensively with ExxonMobil. It will be the first company to proceed with new drills in block
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Cyprus has rebooted its tourism image to shake off the negative effects of coronavirus, which has blighted the industry for 15 months by diversifying its product and prolonging the season. Remodelling its international campaign identity, Cyprus’ tourism industry hopes to convince holidaymakers the Mediterranean island is much more than a sun and sea destination, said
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Cyprus is looking at encouraging younger people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, including incentives such as gift vouchers but disincentives for those who refuse to get jabbed. The Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Friday evening to discuss proposals on expediting the vaccination programme. “Almost 30% of new coronavirus cases are people aged 18 and
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Cyprus real estate prices & rentals recorded quarter-on-quarter drops across most property categories, but house values remained stable, according to consultancy firm WiRE FS. Paphos had some of the biggest quarter-on-quarter drops in prices (2.6% for retail units, 1.7% for warehouses, 1.5% for offices, 3.2% for holiday apartments and 2.5% for holiday homes). Limassol had
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Cyprus Casinos “C2” celebrates three years since the first authorized casino in Limassol opened its doors in the Republic on 28 June 2018. Committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of the Cyprus economy, Melco is currently operating the temporary casino and four satellite casinos across the island while developing the pioneering City of Dreams
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Cyprus Airways completed its maiden flight from Larnaca airport to Malta International Airport on Sunday to launch the twice-weekly route. A water cannon salute welcomed the airline to Malta, and later each passenger received a gift from Malta International Airport to mark the occasion. Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) Chairman Dr Gavin Giulia was at the
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Cyprus is sweltering in above-average temperatures, with a yellow heat warning still in place as the thermometer is expected to soar to a maximum of 41 degrees Celsius again. The Meteorology Department issued a new yellow warning for extremely high temperatures, which is valid through Tuesday. Inland maximum temperatures are expected to rise to 41°C,
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Outgoing Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou proposes the ‘safe pass’ be re-introduced in open space public gatherings, including restaurants and clubs after a surge in coronavirus infections, increased five-fold. Daily coronavirus cases surged to a three-month high of 314 on Monday, up from 216 the previous day, as health officials fear complacency, especially among young people, is
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HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy, will dock at Limassol to symbolise the UK’s desire to see a stable East Mediterranean with Cyprus as a dependable central partner. According to the British High Commission in Nicosia, HMS Queen Elizabeth is leading nine United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG) ships
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New coronavirus cases surged to a three month high of 314 on Monday, up from 226 and 216 the previous days and triple the infections seen last week, as health officials fear complacency, especially among young people, is the main culprit. The last time new daily cases breached the 300-level was on March 27 with
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