Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, tourist arrivals in Cyprus plunged 81.2% in August to 104,261 from 553,845 in 2019, according to official data released Thursday. Tourists from the largest market Britain were only allowed
Cyprus has called on its European Union counterparts to take common action on air travel and connectivity to mitigate the negative impact of the coronavirus. Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos sent a non-paper
Although Turkey has withdrawn its survey ship from Greek waters, extending its drilling activity off Cyprus will only escalate a crisis in the East Med, European Commission spokesman Peter Stano said. “The
Successful joint Cyprus-Israel three-day military manoeuvres codenamed ‘Iason 2020’ has enhanced the capabilities of the National Guard, the Defence Ministry said Thursday. The exercise was held from 14-16 September in the framework
Cyprus reported eight new cases of SARS-CoV-2 on Wednesday, five of whom were related to previously confirmed cases and discovered through contact tracing while two others had a recent travel history. The
Cyprus will promote the use of bicycles by offering subsidies as part of its overall strategy to cut down on CO2 emissions, said Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos on Wednesday. Karousos presided over
Brussels will act to defend the rights of European Union member state Cyprus in its standoff with Turkey over maritime and energy rights, visiting European Council President Charles Michel said Wednesday. Michel’s
Deputy Shipping Minister Vassilis Demetriades believes establishing a Cyprus-Greece ferry link next May is achievable with tenders to be launched in October to offer a service priced €50 one-way. “The May deadline is attainable
Cyprus health authorities announced six cases of SARS-CoV-2 on Tuesday, raising the total number to 1,540 as daily infections remain at single-digit levels for the third week. Four of the cases announced
Cyprus is looking into whether it can throw an €800,000 lifeline to private Cypriot airline TUS Airways after the ailing company requested a state bailout. Confirming that TUS Airways asked for a
