Paphos is becoming a magnet for higher education studies, with three major universities operating out of the island’s smallest town. In Lebanon, one of the most prestigious universities in the region, the American University of Beirut (AUB), plans to establish a campus in Paphos in a show of confidence for the town. Following the successful
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There is no doubt that prices, in general, are rising, and we need to have a plan to tackle this soaring price hike. This analysis is limited to the increase in the price of electricity, given that it affects not only business and production-related activities but also all households. We have heard suggestions to reduce,
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Turkish Cypriot cheesemakers say they have been squeezed out, as the island’s iconic cheese halloumi comes under the shield of the European Union as a product of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Cheesemakers in the north claim they are caught up in the Cyprus problem web, arguing the Greek Cypriot side aims to “gain complete
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Cyprus reported no coronavirus deaths on Saturday, as the number of new daily cases stayed above 200 and hospitalisations remained at 82. The Health Ministry said in its daily Covid bulletin that the death toll since the pandemic started stayed at 588. New daily infections dropped to 218, down by six from Friday, while hospitalisations
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When the government spokesman declared that 30% of pre-school children are migrants and 16% of elementary pupils, he opened Pandora’s Box on an issue this administration seems to tolerate, under pressure from the ruling party’s radical ranks. The fact the numbers were inflated as well as skewed, as has often been the case in government
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House Speaker Annita Demetriou inaugurated a park at a key junction of Nicosia that commemorates the strong ties between Cyprus and Armenia and recognises the contribution of the vibrant Armenian community. Addressing the ceremony on the corner of Limassol avenue and Armenia street, Demetriou said the “friendship that binds our peoples has very deep roots.”
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Whenever real estate relates in one way or another to culture, it has a positive effect that creates increased interest to buy or let by local and foreign investors. Properties that offer views or are close to various cultural projects have a significant interest and increased value. The Acropolis views in Athens, proximity to the
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Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Friday, the third this month, as the number of new daily cases dropped to 224 and hospitalisations rose to 82, with the two-week national infection rate rising 39%. According to the epidemiological report compiled by the Health Ministry’s advisory team, 2,528 cases were detected between 26 October and 8
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Cyprus’ COVID infection rate is on the rise as the two-week cumulative case diagnosis rate rose by 39%, according to Friday’s Health Ministry epidemiological report. According to the national epidemiological report compiled by the Health Ministry’s advisory team, 2,528 cases were detected between 26 October and 8 November, compared to 1,815 reported in the previous
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The government has been criticised by children’s rights commissioner Despo Michaelidou over recent comments about the high percentage of migrants in the education system. Government spokesman Marios Pelekanos made the comments after a crisis meeting on migration earlier this week. Pelekanos said authorities were concerned over demographic changes, neighbourhoods turning into “ghettos”, citing as proof
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