Cyprus has started licking its wounds in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic as damage to its economy are becoming evident as GDP shrank 11.9% in the second quarter. Data released by
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is closely monitoring threats to re-open fenced-off Varosha by the Turkish side but wants to help in the resumption of Cyprus reunification talks. He sent a
Cyprus businesses are legally obligated to accept payments with plastic money if they want to avoid being slapped with a hefty fine by the tax authorities. Retail businesses not accepting payments via
There are now just 11 countries on Cyprus’ safe travel list from which travellers do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry. The ‘safe list’ is getting shorter
Authorities in the Turkish occupied north of Cyprus reported nine more COVID-19 cases with coronavirus infections spiking after it lifted travel restrictions on 1 July. The Turkish Cypriot authorities have now reported
The Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) has welcomed a government initiative for free entry to state museums in an attempt to boost visits and upgrade the overall tourism package. Nicosia’s new
Cyprus reported just one new coronavirus case on Monday, that of a Polish tourist who arrived on the island via Germany. Cyprus succeeded in keeping new confirmed COVID-19 infections in single-digit figures
A young passenger who refused to wear a face mask on board a Wizz Air flight from Athens was fined by police upon his arrival at Larnaca airport. The young man caused
Cyprus’ Citizenship for Investment Scheme should be suspended until a consensus is found among the political leadership on whether it has a future, said House Speaker Demetris Syllouris on Monday. He will
Some 1,000 people participating in a demonstration against COVID-19 measures such as the wearing of masks will not be prosecuted for breaking social distancing rules. Chief of Police Stelios Papatheodorou and Justice
