Most visitors to government websites will discover that they are not informative, user-friendly, or easy to navigate, but that’s about to change. The Deputy Ministry for Innovation and Digital Policy announced Tuesday that a contract had been signed to modernise the state’s websites which will be accessible through the new digital portal, gov.cy. The project,
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Cypriots are not keen to let go of their traditional autumn getaways to Greece; despite an increase in the cost of living, they grabbed all available holiday packages to Athens, report travel agents. Cyprus travel agents say more Cypriots have been on the move since the return to normality following the lifting of COVID travel
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The European Commission has long been clear that Turkey should end its embargo on Cypriot-flagged ships and planes, said Transport Commissioner Adina Valean. “We are standing by Cyprus on this, and we are using all the opportunities internationally we have to raise this issue. “There are political issues with the overall situation…the European Commission made
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Hiking inflation is threatening to halt an upward trend in housing loans from Cypriot banks recorded in the past two years, as interest rates are being pushed up. Cyprus bank officials say that high inflation is squeezing households having a harder time making ends meet, ultimately putting off buying their own house. Amid inflationary pressures
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By Craig Erlam European stock markets are poised for another weak open as much of Asia reopened on Tuesday to large declines. Asia is flashing red as it nears the close and Europe may be facing a similarly bleak day. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon didn’t hold back in his assessment of the economic outlook,
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Cyprus believes there is an abuse of the EU asylum system and that some applicants falsely claim they are at risk from countries such as Syria, said Interior Minister Nicos Nouris. In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency, the minister said fellow Mediterranean countries maintained a “coherent front” on migration. He said people from
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By Craig Erlam There’s mild risk aversion in the markets at the start of the week, perhaps some apprehension ahead of what could be a big few days for the U.S. The jobs report on Friday remained strong, which supports the view that the Federal Reserve won’t ease off the brakes just yet, much to
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Nicosia has received reassurances from the United Nations that any action taken in response to Turkish Cypriot efforts to squeeze its peacekeeping force (UNFICYP) into recognising the north will not violate UN Resolutions, said government spokesperson Marios Pelekanos. Talking to state radio on Monday, Pelekanos argued that the UN only signs agreements with recognised countries
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Hellenic Bank’s CEO Oliver Gatzke has been sidelined by the board pending an investigation into allegations that he had forced staff into buying HB shares in a bid to boost the share value. In a statement to the Cyprus Stock Exchange on Monday, the island’s second-largest lender informed the authority it had to suspend its
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The total registrations of motor vehicles decreased by 4% to 26,581 up to September from 27,699 in the first nine months last year as car sales dropped, according to official data. Car imports had the worst nine months since 2016 due to the energy crisis and delays in deliveries, but new vehicle registrations are, however,
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