In December, the number of registered unemployed in Cyprus dropped by an annual 55.7% to 14,800 people out of work. According to data published by the Statistical Service, compared to December 2020,
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Polis Chrysochous was felt on the island on Wednesday morning, the geological survey department said. No damage or casualties were reported as the epicentre
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says there is deepening mistrust among Greek and Turkish Cypriots while encouraging leaders to maintain dialogue and engage. His report recommended the Security Council extend the mandate of
President Nicos Anastasiades has called a meeting of government scientists on Tuesday to mull extra measures to blunt a covid-19 spike that is the worst recorded globally. According to Agence France Presse
For the 12th year, 20 Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs will receive a total of €200,000 for doing business together. The awards will be made in April 2022. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou,
Authorities urge consumers to be aware of potential discount scams during the winter sales season. Consumer protection services and watchdog organisations have warned that “loopholes” in legislation leaves room for price manipulation.
More than 2,300 irregular migrants were deported from Cyprus to their countries of origin in 2021, double the amount over the last two years. Police spokesperson Christos Andreou told the Cyprus News
From Tuesday, everyone arriving at Cyprus airports must possess a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before their departure, regardless of vaccination status. Authorities have tightened measures on
The highly transmissible Omicron variant is 80% prevalent in Cyprus, but it is expected to be fully dominant in the next few days, overtaking Delta, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said. “In the
Knee-deep in Omicron paranoia, it isn’t easy to see through the coronavirus fog that has shrouded 2021 to give the year some perspective. Looking back, it is hard not to dismiss the
