The once-proud Berengaria Hotel is one step closer to reviving its past glories as plans for a €35 mln revamp are underway by a Cypriot development company that acquired the property in
An overwhelming 94% of Cypriots believe that corruption is widespread in every area of public life, according to a special Eurobarometer. The number is significantly higher than the EU average (68%) and
Activity in construction declined in the first three months to March amid soaring prices, indicating the Cyprus economy is slowing. In the first quarter of 2022, the Index of Production in Construction,
Omonia is the island’s most popular football club, with nearly one in three fans (30.7%) supporting the greens after turning around their flagging fortunes, according to a survey by the University of
No additional COVID-19 measures are expected over the summer, as scientists advising the government are concentrating on autumn, when they expect a rise in cases, possibly powered by a new variant. According
Television remains the main news source in Cyprus, with online platforms and social media following, at higher percentages than the EU average, according to a flash Eurobarometer. When asked which media they
Celebrating the 246th anniversary of US Independence, President Nicos Anastasiades expressed determination and commitment to continue working closely with Washington to explore new areas of cooperation. At Tuesday’s US embassy independence event,
Cyprus’ Met Office issued its first yellow weather alert for extremely heat this summer, as maximum temperatures are expected to hit 40°C. Heatwave conditions arrive as many parts of Europe, including the
Cyprus’ older buildings must undergo immediate inspection, while authorities should introduce mechanisms to prevent incidents like the collapse of two balconies in Paphos from happening again. The Scientific and Technical Chamber of
Cypriot women seeking to terminate a pregnancy are being turned away by doctors, claiming that abortion is illegal, despite it being fully legalised in 2018 when the law was amended. Under Cyprus
