Cyprus Business Now
Hourly labour costs, which take into account the total cost incurred per hour, increased by 5.5 per cent in the third quarter of 2022, compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous ...
Government surplus doubles from last year
The Cypriot government generated a surplus of €651.4 million for the period between July and September 2022, compared to a surplus of €319.5 million in the corresponding period last year, according to a ...
Proposals for nature restoration need to be ambitious but realistic, agriculture ministry tells EU Environment Council
Any proposals for natural restoration need to be ambitious but also realistic, so that small member states in particular can have room for flexibility to implement them, agriculture ministry permanent ...
Cabinet extends support measures for electricity bills, agriculture sector
Cabinet on Tuesday decided to extend the government allowance covering energy expenses for another two months, at a cost of around €25 million. The scheme covers domestic, commercial and industrial use, ...
The EU continues to support the Committee on Missing Persons, European Commission says
The European Commission announced on Tuesday the signing of a new agreement for the continuation of EU-financed support to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), as part of the European ...
Audit Office uncovers wrongdoings in Larnaca
Not only did Larnaca municipality not suspend an employee under criminal investigation, but promoted him as well, the Audit Office has noted in a just-released report.
That was one of ...
‘Pioneering’ blood bank centre on its way
A €7.8 million national blood bank centre will be built in Nicosia in two years from now, the government announced on Tuesday.
During the contract signing ceremony, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela ...
Labour ministry to talk with striking Wolt drivers
After a week of ongoing strikes, Wolt drivers and all involved parties have been invited to a meeting at the labour ministry.
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday morning ...
Trade unions say loopholes remain in minimum wage
A grouping of trade unions urged the government on Tuesday to address potential loopholes in the calculation of the national minimum wage, while also calling for a reduction on VAT ...
Ancient Cyprus jug returned to rightful owner
An eight century BC Cypriot jug likely smuggled out of the country during the 1974 Turkish invasion was found in the Netherlands, it emerged on Tuesday.
The antiquities department said the ...
Pissouri, Kalopanayiotis on list of UN’s best tourism villages
Cyprus’ coastal Pissouri and Kalopanayiotis in the mountains made it onto the UN’s ‘Best Tourism Villages’ of 2022, alongside 30 others ranging from Austria to Vietnam.
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) ...
Stay of execution for Theatro Ena after funding increase
Theatro Ena will stay open for another six months thanks to the intervention of deputy culture minister Yiannis Toumazis, its creative director said on Tuesday.
During a press conference on ...
British husband to face murder charges after all, daughter ‘devastated’
In an unexpected turn of events, the charges faced by the 74-year-old Briton accused of the murder of his terminally ill wife in Tremithousa last December remained unchanged despite hopes ...
Central Bank launches new initiative to support fintech companies
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday announced the launch of a new Innovation Hub in the field of financial technology (fintech), in an effort to encourage and support ...
Cyprus a nation of pork eaters, according to agriculture census
The agriculture census for 2020 was published on Tuesday which found that Cyprus has 323,522 pigs, 4.7 million poultry and that about 1,463 km² is agricultural area (the island is 9,251 km2).
It found that ...
Land surveys department modernising its records
The Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS) said it will modernise and update its records so that each property is assigned to its owner with their ID number.
Elikkos Elia, ...
Taking street art inside
The artist behind upcoming show Around the Walls tells ELENI PHILIPPOU how his work represents the changes time sees on a community
Does street art belong in exhibition spaces and ...
Upset in Kormakitis over local elections
The intransigence and mentality that prevails in some circles in Ankara is dictated through their settlers in occupied Cyprus, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday, joining the chorus condemning the ...
Further rise in cost of electricity in the new year, expert predicts (Updated)
By Elias Hazou and Iole Damaskinos
A rise in the cost of electricity is inevitable for Cyprus beginning in early February, due to the country’s reliance on electricity production ...
Promoting healthy eating in schools
The Cyprus agricultural payments organisation (Koap) has contributed a total of €717,900.16 to a programme aimed to instil healthy eating habits in school-aged children, the organisation announced on Tuesday.
A correct ...
Girl with strep A too ill to be moved to Israel for treatment
The four-year-old child hospitalised with strep-A is too ill to be transferred to Israel for the time being but the health ministry is on standby for any changes to the ...
Economy is solid and able to deal with future crises says president
The outgoing government will hand over an economy built on solid foundations, as well as a state apparatus ready to respond to any unforeseen crises, President Nicos Anastasiades said on ...
Two people arrested at Paralimni police station for drugs
Famagusta police on Tuesday said two men, aged 19 and 30, were arrested the previous night after drugs were found in their possession.
According to the report, the 19-year-old visited Paralimni police ...
President thanks US senator for robust views on Turkey (Updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades thanked US Senate foreign relations committee chairman, Robert Menendez on Tuesday, after he said Turkish President Erdogan should stop all overflights of Greece and withdraw every Turkish ...