Cyprus had the highest rate of new asylum seekers compared to its population in February, but new applications have significantly reduced from last year, according to Eurostat data. In February 2023, Germany
The banking system shrunk further in 2022; nearly a thousand bank employees have left the sector, while banks have closed 56 branches across the island, also removing 62 ATMs from the network.
Cyprus’ football reputation has been tarnished with corruption allegations, as claims of covering up a match-fixing ring emerged during a hearing of the House Ethics Committee. A former Cyprus Sports Ethics Committee
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE) and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO) strongly encourage trade opportunities through new or more efficient crossing points. This was the outcome of a
The air defence drill “Aphrodite Shield” was carried out with the participation of the Air Defence Units of Cyprus Air Command and UK aircraft of the Royal Air Force. According to the
A 69-year-old farmer has been found guilty of causing the largest wildfire ever recorded in Cyprus, burning forest land and claiming the lives of four Egyptian workers. The Limassol Criminal Court on
President Christodoulides commented about cooperation between Cyprus and other EU member states, particularly Greece, for establishing a European Commissioner and, by extension, a Directorate General that will deal exclusively with shipping. This
Nicosia has been striving for three years to strip Malaysian fugitive financier Jho Low of his Cyprus passport, wanted internationally for allegedly orchestrating the theft of $4.5 bln from the sovereign wealth
UN head of mission, Colin Stewart, believes the important contribution of women to Cyprus’ reunification in the past has often gone unappreciated. “We tend to emphasise that women’s meaningful participation needs to
Recognising the importance of the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), the government will give its support to develop a national network of excellence, said President Nikos Christodoulides. He inaugurated the CCRI “Nicola
