Cyprus real estate sales to foreign buyers drop off
The share of foreign investors in real estate declined by more than 62 per cent during the first half of 2020 from the same period...
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Cypriots turn to controversial IQOS to quit smoking
The smoke-free electronic device IQOS, which is quite popular in Cyprus, has been authorised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for market distribution....
Cyprus entrepreneurs launch startups despite crisis
Cyprus entrepreneurs, undaunted by the pandemic and the economic crisis, have gone right on starting up new businesses. Three entrepreneurs talked to the Cyprus Mail...
Cyprus housing prices rise despite pandemic
Cyprus housing prices increased slightly in the first quarter of 2020, with a percentage lower than the EU average. According to data published by Eurostat,...
Businesses receive much needed support from emergency state funding
Cyprus’ stimulus measures are expected to support employment and household incomes and help businesses to continue investing and maintaining their capacity, thus somewhat mitigating the...
EU begins crackdown on shipping emissions
The European Parliament’s environment committee (ENVI) is to decide this week on measures to reduce shipping’s environmental impact. Members of the parliament on Tuesday will...
Cyprus consumers, after lockdown, show mixed feelings about online groceries
In Cyprus today, an increasing number of consumers shop for groceries online, but not everyone is satisfied with the results. Others find online shopping is just what...
Finance Minister says Cyprus 2013 recovery strategy will work again
Finance Minister says Cyprus 2013 recovery strategy will work again Cyprus will follow the same three-pronged strategy for the recovery of the local economy that...
Businesses, after the crisis, say it’s like starting all over again
Reeling from the impact of the coronavirus lockdown, businesses have been forced to adopt new strategies to survive, but many told the Sunday Mail this...
Cyprus banks gear up online banking
Cypriots’ increased use of internet banking during the pandemic appears to be here to stay, particularly because Cyprus banks are gearing up their online banking...
Nurses set to strike next Wednesday due to delay in new hirings
Nurses in public hospitals island wide are set to strike on Wednesday over understaffing while doctors on Friday demanded further clarifications before they accept a...
Gesy: patients must wait six months before changing GP
The health insurance organisation (HIO) on Friday announced beneficiaries can change their GP after six months instead of three that was allowed until June. From...
Coronavirus: Webinar on how safe student accommodation is in UK
A company that provides private student accommodation in the UK will host a webinar on Monday to inform parents and students about the safety and...
Makarios of Kenya launches Nairobi food distribution in wake of pandemic
Metropolitan Bishop of Kenya, Makarios, has launched a campaign to distribute food to those affected by the economic crisis in the wake of the coronavirus...
Girl, 12, reported missing
Police on Wednesday issued a missing person bulletin for 12-year-old Laura Tokarova. The girl has been missing from her home in Limassol since Tuesday. She...
Four arrested in connection with illegal entry
Police arrested two illegal immigrants early on Wednesday in Nicosia, while two others were arrested for assisting the individuals to enter or remain on the...
Fire service rescue man who fell into septic tank
The fire brigade said Wednesday they rescued a person who fell into a septic tank the previous day, while they also responded to 56 other...
Cyprus ranks fifth to last on digital economy index
Cyprus ranked fifth to last in this year’s digital economy and society index (DESI) despite its improved score in all dimensions. In an annual report...
Nurses forge agreement with Okypy, withdraw threat to strike
The state health services organisation (Okypy) will hire about 100 health professionals this month to cover staff shortages, it emerged on Friday, while more recruitments...
Cyprus charities and NGOs fear for future
Many Cyprus charities and NGOs have fallen into need of funding during the novel coronavirus crisis. “Almost all non-profit organisations have been affected in different...
