Strengthening bilateral relations between EU friends Cyprus and Croatia while supporting Ukraine are key messages for Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković during his landmark official visit. It is the first-ever official visit
Cases of domestic violence in Cyprus sharply increased by around 33% in 2021 compared to 2020 and 106% compared to pre-coronavirus 2019, according to data provided by the Association for the Prevention
The ratings of Cyprus’ two largest banks remain on Positive Outlook despite increased risks to the global economy due to the war in Ukraine, Fitch Ratings says. Fitch expects Hellenic Bank (B/Positive)
The introduction of a national minimum wage will make lives better for 9% of the island’s workforce, as it will function as a shield for employees against exploitation, said Labour Minister Zeta
Building a natural gas pipeline from Israel to Cyprus could be revived if Energean’s recent gas discovery in Israeli waters proves to be as fruitful as initial estimates. In comments to the
Health authorities are scrapping the requirement for a Safe Pass at entertainment venues, nightclubs, and events such as weddings and christenings from May 15, following a Cabinet decision Tuesday. The Cabinet also
Cyprus wants to create an east Mediterranean firefighting hub with neighbours Greece and Israel to tackle huge summer wildfires that could overwhelm any single country. Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides made the proposal
According to data released by the Ministry of Health, heart diseases and cancer are the leading causes of death in Cyprus, killing a combined 3,401 people annually. Some 28% of deaths (1,871)
More transmissible COVID Omicron subvariants could reach Cyprus, and the situation should be monitored, said government advisor Dr Zoi Dorothea Pana. All the Omicron sub-variants are highly contagious but less deadly than
Cyprus’ newly introduced traffic camera network operators cannot clear a backlog of 45,000 fines while offenders complain of being slapped with excessive penalties. So far, the four fixed cameras at a busy
