The first Cyprus-Egypt Intergovernmental Summit will take place on September 4 in Cairo, with delegations headed by Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The Cyprus News Agency (CNA)
Cyprus reported five coronavirus deaths on Thursday, propelling August among the deadliest months during the pandemic, with the toll rising to 67 and to 491 during the past 17 months. The latest
President Nicos Anastasiades will meet key political figures in the coming weeks, including a friend of Cyprus US senator Robert Menendez. Regional and international issues of common interest, emphasising developments in the
The number of registered unemployed in the second quarter of 2021 was 39,224 taking the jobless rate to 8.4% (men 7.5%, women 9.5%) from 30,451 (6.8%) in the same quarter last year.
Although the record spike in coronavirus infections has subsided, Cyprus Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Thursday said the government would not loosen restrictions in place such as the Safe Pass. In comments
High ranking civil servants and politicians enjoy some of the fattest salaries on the island, with monthly earnings touching €9,000, according to data released by the Accountant General’s office. The top of
An airbase hosting Turkish drones in the occupied north of Cyprus is causing unease among neighbouring countries, which see the station as a source of instability in the volatile east Mediterranean region.
Cyprus reported a decrease in new daily coronavirus cases to 257 on Wednesday and a further drop in hospitalisations to 181 as the government remains on course for an 80% vaccination target
The government will not interfere with the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) decision only to allow COVID-19 vaccinated or previously infected students on campus. “TEPAK is an autonomous organisation. If the universities
President Nicos Anastasiades refuted claims that his cabinet’s decision to revoke 14 Cyprus passports held by Turkish Cypriot officials was racist and a violation of human rights. The President was drawn into
