An agreement with pharmaceutical companies to always distribute the COVID-19 vaccine in its updated form was achieved during the informal EU Health Ministers’ meeting in the Czech Republic. The deal was sealed
Authorities are toughening laws on dog ownership to clamp down on pet abandonment and reduce the number of strays on the island’s streets and attacks. A bill approved by the cabinet comes
S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term issuer credit rating on Bank of Cyprus to BB- from B+, citing improvements in its asset quality and easing of economic risks. The upgrade of the
Romanian low-cost air carrier Blue Air suspended all flights from Wednesday until 12 September, spreading concern among analysts that Cyprus could feel the knock-on effect. Blue Air carries out some seven weekly
President Nicos Anastasiades has congratulated the new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and wants to work with her to enhance further and deepen the longstanding partnership. “Cyprus and the UK share historical
Cyprus justice is close to delivering the first verdict involving Cypriot law firms who allegedly facilitated dubious foreign investors acquiring passports via the disgraced citizenship for investment scheme. Following a lengthy court
The Education Ministry has signed a €20 mln contract to provide IT support services, paving the way for the transition to digital schools. The contract was signed at the Presidential Palace on
Building activity declined slightly, slowed by rising costs in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period last year, official data shows. The construction sector’s activity fell slightly in
Despite building materials falling in price, the ongoing energy crisis has Cyprus developers unwilling to greenlight new projects until they have a clearer picture of where building costs are heading. Cyprus construction
Eight out of ten Cypriots believe Cyprus football’s credibility is tarnished by collusion, fixed games and bad refereeing, placing it among the least trustworthy in Europe. According to a survey on behalf
