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COVID19: Government bean counters lost in the shuffle

The Auditor-General, the watchdog keeping public finances in check, was the main stumbling block in getting the government’s private sector aid package through parliament, which the finance minister rescinded for fear of

24th May 2020

Business/Editorial

COVID19: Time for a Green reboot

Coronavirus and shutting down businesses as a result of the lockdown imposed to stem the outbreak is a great opportunity for a Green reboot of Cyprus’ economy and society. Experts and stakeholders

24th May 2020

Energy

COVID19: Cyprus records zero cases for first time

Cyprus on Saturday showed it was right to gamble on easing the lockdown after zero COVID-19 cases were recorded for the first time since the outbreak on March 9. The Health Ministry

23rd May 2020

Cyprus

COVID19: Released from lockdown but only on parole

We are expected to go out there and get a life now that house arrest has been lifted which is what lockdown amounted to when you boil it down. The mood music

23rd May 2020

Comment/Life & Society

Hefty fine for Cyprus forex firm welcomed

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission’s (CySEC) hefty fine of a forex firm for not complying with financial regulations has been welcomed by the industry as showing the regulator has teeth. The

23rd May 2020

Business

COVID19: Cyprus cases move upwards again

Cyprus health authorities on Friday, on the day after the lockdown was eased, announced a rise in new COVID-19 cases to four from one the previous day. The four new cases were

22nd May 2020

Cyprus

COVID19: Cyprus airports to open June 9 for selected countries

Cyprus airports will gradually begin to welcome flights and tourists from June 9 following three months of lockdown, Cypriot Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said Friday. The decision was approved by cabinet ministers

22nd May 2020

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID19: Cyprus calls on landlords to lower rents

Authorities are calling on landlords to temporarily lower rents as the House of Representatives on Friday adopted legislation giving tax incentives to property owners to reduce their rent. A government bill passed

22nd May 2020

Cyprus/Property

COVID19: State ensures a rebooked Cyprus holiday has no extra cost

Cypriot MPs on Friday approved a law allowing the state to guarantee tourists who booked and paid for a Cyprus holiday but were unable to come due to lockdown, can reschedule at

22nd May 2020

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID19: Cyprus ready to give go-ahead to airports, hotels opening

Cyprus’ cabinet is expected to decide on Friday when the airports and hotels can reopen with President Nicos Anastasiades giving the green light for a tourism action plan. The Cabinet meeting is

22nd May 2020

Cyprus/Life & Society