Greece gifts Cyprus presidential jet

President Nicos Anastasiades warmly thanked Greece for donating a presidential jet during a handover ceremony held at Elefsina Air Base, outside Athens. President Anastasiades said that the aircraft donation is a generous

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Hotels fear staff shortages

Hoteliers said they had difficulty coping this summer due to 5,000 staff shortages, calling on authorities to intervene to resolve the issue before next year. In comments to news site Stockwatch, the

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Economy performing better than pre-COVID

Cyprus’ economy is on the rebound following two and a half years of coronavirus restrictions, as indicators perform better than in pre-pandemic 2019. According to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Services,

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New British Forces Cyprus commander sworn-in

New British Forces Cyprus commander and Sovereign Base Areas Administrator, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Peter Squires, was sworn in at Flagstaff House in Episkopi. The AVM, who has enjoyed more than three

Organ donors in Cyprus hard to find

The percentage of organ donors in Cyprus remains among the lowest in Europe, Health Minister  Michalis Hadjipantela said. According to figures, since 2011, 173 transplants have been carried out from living donors

COVID19: 4 more deaths, fewer patients

Cyprus reported four more coronavirus deaths during the past week on Friday, three men aged 78 to 87, and an 82 year old woman, while hospitalisations dropped significantly from 57 to 42.

More dodgy passports revoked

The government has decided to revoke another seven golden passports handed out to foreign investors as the Anastasiades administration comes under fire over its connection to suspicious cases. Interior Minister Nicos Nouris