Cyprus

Cyprus’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was revised to €24.01 billion at current prices for 2021 and to €21.89 billion for 2020, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). ...

The difficulties faced by the elderly, and the need to make it easier for them to access the services they need to live an independent life were discussed by lawmakers ...

Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides expressed the hope that Turkey will proceed with the demarcation of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with Cyprus, in a similar way in which the maritime ...

The government will continue to support the work carried out by Hope For Children CRC Policy Centre in 2023 by earmarking some €1.2million as it did in its 2021 Budget, President Nicos ...

Linking the education system to the island’s labour needs and connecting local talent to well-paid tech jobs at Cyprus-based companies in an effort to curb the ongoing brain drain ...

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Shaun Leslie Kennyford, 54 years old from Great Britain, who has been missing from his home in Anarita, Paphos since 4.00pm this ...

Motorists in the Dhekelia area are advised to use the motorway after the coastal road from Dhekelia to Ormidia, via the EAC power station was closed due to severe flooding ...

The number of people in Cyprus at risk of falling below the poverty line fell by 2,000 to 154,000 in 2021 compared to 156,000 in 2020, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday. ...

The interior ministry has budgeted about €7 million for expenses associated with the holding of the upcoming presidential elections. The amount covers both the first round of elections and the (possible) ...

‘Tis the spookiest month of them all, and Halloween is lurking just around the corner. Though it is a fairly recent trend to celebrate Halloween on the island, more and ...

Outgoing President Nicos Anastasiades will pay an official visit to the Vatican from October 23 to 25, where he will give Pope Francis an update on Cyprus problem developments, his efforts to ...

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela has called for calm and understanding following the suspension of two doctors over complaints of medical negligence at the Makarios children’s hospital. His comments on ...

Dams across Cyprus are at more than two thirds capacity, according to the latest results from the waterboard published on Monday. But according to the Kitasweather website, in just the ...

Australian Cypriot singer Andrew Lambrou will represent Cyprus in the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (Cybc) announced on Monday. “Following an agreement signed with Panik Records and ...

By Nikolaos Prakas and Elias Hazou Torrential rains and storms battered the island on Monday, with rainfall expected to continue through to Thursday. Larnaca experienced heavy flooding while parts of ...

Cyprus’ Economy and Competitiveness Council on Monday released a report illustrating that the prolonged and pronounced increase in consumer prices and inflation has been ranked by both public and private ...

The finance ministry has expressed alarm and dissatisfaction at the high amount of money owed to public-law organisations that give out loans to people for housing – loans which the state ...

In a local fashion photographer NIKI CHARALAMBOUS finds a man who loves his work trying to keep one step ahead of the latest trends Fashion photography showcases clothing, accessories, people ...

The need to build trust between the two communities in Cyprus was underlined by the EU’s director general for structural reform support, Mario Nava. Nava met with President Nicos ...

Deputy social welfare minister Anastasia Anthousi hailed the operation of 25 new childcare facilities as she inaugurated the latest centre which will provide assistance to children aged two to 12. Speaking at ...

Limassol port management company DP World on Monday announced that on Thursday last week, October 13, it welcomed Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas on her stopover at DP World ...

The University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC) on Monday released its updated economic outlook report, noting that real GDP growth in 2022 is projected at 4.9 per cent, up by 2 percentage ...

Based on art and science, the hurts of the past can be overcome. ALIX NORMAN speaks to a Cyprus expert in neurographic art In the 1940s, art therapy was first ...

Local products will now boast a dedicated “Cyprus Made” label and logo, which aims to increase exports in the years to come. The new label and logo were presented on ...