Some 15,000 Ukrainian refugees fleeing from Russia’s invasion have found refuge in Cyprus, with migrant flows from the conflict continuing. Since the start of the war on 24 February and up until
Cypriot motorists are in for a financial jolt as petrol station owners warn that pump prices will hit €2 per litre as consumer groups scream profiteering. In comments to Astra Radio, the
The European Commission has underlined the need for Cyprus to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of renewables. Its European Semester for 2022 called on Nicosia to develop
The Central Bank has confirmed that its counterpart in Lebanon has decided to close the branches of Lebanese banks in Cyprus. Sources confirmed to CNA that the Lebanese Central Bank had closed
The Italian-French consortium Eni-Total has commenced new exploratory drilling for natural gas at Cronos-1 within Block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, the Energy Ministry announced. The ministry said the Tungsten Explorer
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has condemned an attack by unidentified perpetrators against a UN patrol vehicle in the Nicosia buffer zone. UNFICYP said the incident occurred at around
Experts urge the government and public to be vigilant for monkeypox cases, as an unprecedented global spread of the virus raises a new health alarm. In comments to CNA, University of Cyprus
In the coming days, Cyprus could lift a mask mandate for indoors after Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela asked advisors to deliver their recommendation for when the measure can be scrapped. According to
Cyprus banks are worried over growing tension between Hellenic Bank and its employees as the sector heads for strikes following HB’s decision to make 350 staff redundant. Hellenic, Cyprus’ second-largest commercial bank,
GDP growth in Cyprus this year will decelerate to 2.3% from the previous estimate of 3.6%, while inflation will more than double due to negative geopolitical developments associated with the war in
