UK imports to the island halved within the first year of Brexit, as Cypriot importers turned to EU markets as British products are wrapped in tariffs and red tape. Stakeholders argue that, although COVID restrictions have played a role, the drop in trade with the United Kingdom is directly the result of Brexit. Talking to
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Recent events have raised concerns about the government’s ability to handle the serious issues the country is facing. Efforts to cover up the huge responsibilities of the “Governing Trio” of Anastasiades, Christodoulides and Averof to overcome the stalemate they have led us into are pitiful. It is increasingly clear that plans to build the EastMed
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Cyprus reported six coronavirus deaths on Saturday, rising to 29 for the week and 71 for January, as new daily cases dipped 9.5% to under 2,000 and hospitalisations were stable. The Health Ministry said in its Covid bulletin that the latest victims were five men and one woman, aged between 66-90. This brought the death
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The emerging blockchain technology became known through Bitcoin, the first practical application of this technology. However, the prospects of blockchain technology do not stop at cryptocurrencies. Around the world, companies from all industries explore how blockchain can be used to optimise key processes. According to a recent PwC study, blockchain has the potential to boost
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Turkish Cypriots head for a general election on Sunday, with the Cyprus problem low on the political agenda due to the worsening economic situation and coronavirus. The community is conducting an early election, following the resignation of a shaky nationalist right-wing coalition between the National Unity Party (UBP) and the far-right Rebirth Party (YDP). Talking
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Following my initial visit to review the heart of Paphos central area regeneration in 2016, I visited the project again during the Christmas holidays. A particularly good effort has been made. This main area has been regenerated into a very attractive project regarding architecture. However, it is not yet completed with the old market still
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Cyprus will continue to tremble under another cold front with freezing temperatures and more snowfall, the Met Office said. Still, under the influence of a cold front set to leave the island, Cyprus will be hit by another low-pressure weather system called Elpis (Hope) late Saturday. In comments to the Cyprus News Agency, the director
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Last year was better than 2020. And 2022 will be a better year than 2021. Without context, this is forecasting: stating the obvious when looking back and picking one of three options, up/ down/ the same, when looking forward. As “the same” doesn’t have a ring to it, forecasters add “movement”, and they typically predict
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Cyprus reported three coronavirus deaths on Friday, rising to 23 for the week and 65 for January, as new daily cases dipped to 2,192 and hospitalisations to 242. The health ministry said in its Covid bulletin that the latest victims were two men, aged 73 and 85, and an 86 year old woman. This followed
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Extradition proceedings of a Chinese mother and son linked to US-lobby groups took a twist on Friday when released on bail after a Cyprus court did not receive the required documents. They were released from custody on 25,000 euro bail each, effective from Monday until the paperwork is completed. The hearing at Paphos district court
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