Cyprus’ economy shrunk by €1.28 bln in 2020, as its key sectors, tourism, commerce and construction, suffered during the pandemic and lockdown measures to stop COVID-19 spreading. According to data from the
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the internationally accepted model for Cyprus, a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation is “a starting point” for UN-led settlement talks. Raab made the House of Commons’ comments on
Due to a spike in COVID-19 clusters in Limassol, where there are trains of transmission, Cyprus infections are unlikely to drop over the coming weeks, said contact tracing chief Valentinos Sylvestros. Sylvestros
Royal Caribbean’s newest jewel, Odyssey of the Seas, includes Cyprus in its maiden voyage, docking in Limassol about 15 times from June to August, carrying only vaccinated Israeli passengers and crew. It
Revenue from Cyprus’ key tourism sector plunged more than 85% last year as the travel industry was decimated by the pandemic and lockdowns to contain it. According to data for 2020, revenue
Cyprus continues to top Europe’s list of EU countries with the most tests per 100,000 population, the Health Ministry declared on Monday. According to the ministry, Cyprus carried out a daily average
Cypriots have given a vote of confidence to the landmark General Healthcare System (GHS) with 850,000 registering since its launch 18 months ago, the state’s Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said Monday. HIO,
Cyprus is cranking up its COVID-19 vaccine program covering 8% of its 900,000 population, with over 78,000 people receiving a jab, ranking it third in the EU vaccination league. According to the
Cyprus on Monday introduced a colour-coded safe travel COVID-19 risk assessment scheme to win-back decimated tourist arrivals by ending quarantine rules. From Monday, Cyprus is applying a new four-tier traffic light system
Cyprus on Monday entered a thirds stage of exiting a second COVID-19 lockdown, as more school students returned to class with extra curriculum activities allowed and gyms reopening. Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou
