In Cyprus, spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages is 14.1% of total expenditure –close to the EU average — and 9.2% of GDP. In 2021, European Union households spent over €1035 bln
Water flowing into dams remains low compared to last year, despite the heavy rain that has fallen during the past few days. According to the Water Development Department, the water flow into
The cost of February’s presidential elections is estimated at €7 mln, based on the expenditures in the Interior Ministry’s budget. Cypriots vote on Sunday, but opinion polls suggest it will go to
Police have begun road traffic checks on cyclists for protective helmets after a law made it obligatory to wear one. Not wearing a proper protective helmet will incur an on-the-spot fine of
Cyprus’ blood banks are battling supply shortages and requesting public support to bolster stocks to save lives. The head of the blood bank laboratory, Androulla Panayiotou, told CNA that blood supplies are
The UK Government continues to support a Cyprus settlement based on the model of a bizonal, bicommunal federation despite Turkish Cypriots advocating a two-state solution, a Downing Street spokeswoman said. During a
Ministers of Justice and Labour said they had zero tolerance for human trafficking, signing a cooperation framework to better protect those exploited. Justice Minister Stephie Dracos, Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos and Deputy
An economic and business policy is not a list of promises about what a presidential candidate will do for every social and professional group in the country to win their votes. Economic
President Nicos Anastasiades announced Wednesday that Cyprus would donate €2.5 mln to the Hellenic Air Force as a gesture of solidarity after two Greek fighter pilots died when their Phantom jet crashed.
Economic rationalism should not be ignored for populist spending by a new government but maintain a serious fiscal administration and continuity, outgoing Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides warned. “The public service in Cyprus,
