Annual Gross Domestic Product generated €6.2 bln in the first quarter of the year, showing an increase of 3.4%, bolstered by the retail sector and tourism revenue. Based on seasonal and working
In a move to win over the public trust, the Cabinet has approved a bill to regulate the hiring process of government consultants following an outcry over recent appointments of seemingly unqualified
Annual inflation in Cyprus dropped to 3.01% in May, continuing its downward trajectory for a seventh consecutive month, mainly driven by the reduction of fuel prices. Price inflation in May marked the
Former Larnaca Bishop Chrysostomos received a 12-month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in a historic case 42 years ago. The decision was announced amid
Cyprus hoteliers report their establishments are at 80% capacity over the upcoming long holiday weekend as Cypriots prepare for an early summer getaway. With the summer season officially beginning on Thursday, hotels
Taking concrete initiatives in the fight against corruption and setting clear targets to create a general climate of political accountability is a priority for the government, said President Nikos Christodoulides. At a
Last year, the unemployment rate of people aged 15-74 in Cyprus was 6.8%, a little higher than the EU average (6.2%), according to Eurostat data. The unemployment rate among the young was
The Cabinet approved an Action Plan for “Green and Digital Transition” education within the European Year of Skills framework. After Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said the goal is to
Cyprus has the third highest percentage in Europe of young people who have had a tertiary education, and it’s way above the EU average, according to Eurostat. In 2022, 42% of the EU population
As new match-fixing claims emerge, the Sports Ethics Committee has commissioned a probe into 20 red notice alerts for Cypriot football fixtures. The committee has assigned four lawyers to look into red
