The Pharmaceutical Services have urged Cyprus-based drug companies to step up production of antibiotics and cough syrups, as they fear that a global shortage in medicines could affect the island. In comments
Cyprus is moving forward with its green agenda by promoting electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to build sustainable cities, said the Minister of Transport Yiannis Karousos. He unveiled a new free electric
Creating an independent court service will contribute to the efficient delivery of the notoriously slow justice system, said Stephie Dracos, Minister of Justice. Drakou was at the closing ceremony, which marked the
Qatar Airways’ presence is “very important”, as it connects the island with Asia and the East, while in 2023 it is expected to fly to and from Cypriot airports around 80,000 passengers,
Last year was pivotal for the General Healthcare System, with over 800,000 patients visiting a GP, said the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) that runs the GHS. “Gradually emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic,
Cyprus and Italy’s defence ministers held a meeting in Rome during which they discussed bilateral cooperation, European defence and the regional security framework. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and his Cypriot counterpart Charalambos
Property sales worth €17 bln have been recorded by the Land Registry since 2018, with 2022 being the best year, according to the latest data. The value of the property sold between
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose 8.1% last year compared to 2021, driven by higher energy bills and pump prices. In December alone, the HICP increased by 7.6% compared to
Cyprus has proven its resilience in the face of the crises like the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war, said tourism boss Savvas Perdios citing improved tourist arrivals for 2022. Tourist arrivals
Trade unions declared islandwide strike action on January 26, following a deadlock in negotiations with employers and the Labour Ministry over the reinstatement of inflation-linked Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA). The industrial
