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First-time asylum applications dip 61%

New asylum applications in Cyprus from countries outside the EU fell annually by 61% in May (compared to a 27% increase in the EU). But Cyprus continues to be the first country in new

26th August 2023

Cyprus/Europe

Alexandroupolis wildfire ‘worst the EU has faced’

With more than 73,000 hectares burnt, the fires in Alexandroupolis, Greece, are the largest on record the EU has faced, said EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič. In a post on

24th August 2023

Europe

Annual inflation dropping

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus was 2.4% in July, dropping from 2.8% in June and 10.6% in July 2022, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU. Inflation also dropped

23rd August 2023

Cyprus/Europe

Cypriot ice cream exports slowly reaching new markets

Ice cream exports from Cyprus to outside the EU increased over the past four years, but in much lower quantities, while non-EU imports have reduced, according to Eurostat. A total of 521

16th August 2023

Cyprus/Europe

Greece in favour of Turkey’s EU path

Athens favours Turkey’s course towards Europe, but Ankara must take tangible steps under EU law, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said in an interview with Ghad TV during a recent visit to

7th August 2023

Europe

Jordan seeks EU electricity connection via Cyprus

Jordan is interested in collaborating with Cyprus to establish electricity connectivity with the European Union, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. It was discussed on the sidelines of the official visit of President Nikos

3rd August 2023

Cyprus/Energy

Very few Cypriots can’t afford internet

Cyprus is among those EU countries with the lowest percentage of people unable to afford an internet connection, according to Eurostat. In 2022, 0.5% of the population in Cyprus could not afford

2nd August 2023

Cyprus/Europe

Bank of Cyprus improves EU stress test

The Bank of Cyprus announced the successful completion of the EU-wide stress test for 2023 with improved results. According to the bank, the results show the Group’s “resilience under adverse conditions and

31st July 2023

Business/Cyprus

A long journey begins with small steps

The many crises the EU has been facing recently should not let us forget the ongoing pain caused by the open wound of Cyprus’ division. Next year will mark 50 years that

25th July 2023

Comment/Cyprus

Cyprus’ minimum wage below EU average

The minimum wage in Cyprus at under €1,000 per month is below the EU average of €1,132 among the 22 states of 27 that have adopted it. Cyprus became the 22nd EU member

25th July 2023

Cyprus/Europe