Building permits decline, costs rise

Building permits issued in Cyprus from January to November declined by an annual 5.4%, but the total value rose 1.2%, reflecting increasing construction costs amid soaring inflation and supply chain disruptions. According to

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Cyprus rescuers not wanted by Turkey

A Cyprus rescue team on standby to be flown to Turkey’s earthquake disaster zone has been told they are not needed, the Foreign Ministry said Friday. The Foreign Ministry posted on its

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ELAM not taking sides but doesn’t want AKEL

Extreme right party ELAM has decided not to endorse any candidate in Sunday’s presidential runoff but wants to prevent an AKEL government. Former foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides, 49, takes a slim lead

COVID19: Two deaths, drop in cases, patients

Cyprus reported two COVID-19 deaths during the past seven days, two fewer than last week, with a continued drop in new infections and hospitalisations. With the nation headed to a second conclusive

Cyprus quake rescue mission on standby

A Cypriot rescue mission ready to depart for Turkey’s earthquake disaster zone is on standby, waiting for clearance after the EU said they would be called when needed. The mission was scheduled

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Fake Botox smuggling foiled at crossing

British Bases Customs officials in Dhekelia have revealed that ampules of fake Botox were one of the more bizarre items an individual attempted to smuggle over the crossing point last year. The