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31. Ministry unveils enhanced vaccination drive

Starting Monday, May 2, 2024, the Ministry of Health has revealed a comprehensive update to the vaccination campaign targeting COVID-19 and influenza across the nation....

32. Businesses can now register for renewable energy funding programs

Businesses interested in participating in grant schemes to encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Energy Efficiency (EE) are now able to register, according to the Management Committee of the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Energy Saving (EE) Fund....

33. Digital Citizen initiative for streamlined services

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of policy actions aimed at improving citizens' daily lives and enhancing their overall quality of life, alongside legislative and other initiatives geared towards modernizing state structures and institutions....

34. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

35. Wizz Air soars to new heights with 71% increase in Cypriot passengers

In 2023, Wizz Air experienced a remarkable surge in popularity among Cypriot travelers, with a staggering 71% increase in passengers compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 2.2 million passengers, as announced by the company....

36. Police ensures timely hospital transfer for woman in labor

In a commendable display of their commitment to public service, members of the Limassol Traffic Police "Z" team sprang into action yesterday afternoon, responding to a call for immediate assistance in transferring a pregnant woman to the hospital....

37. Ministry's bold steps for energy renovation unveiled

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry proceeds with the preparation of standard procedures for the announcement and implementation of energy renovation projects....

38. Cameras cut road deaths by 18% in two years

The two-year operation of the photo-labeling system, initiated on 1/1/2022 with four mobile and four fixed cameras, has witnessed a remarkable success in enhancing road safety....

39. Frontex commends Cyprus for successful immigration management

Grigorios Apostolou, the Head of the Frontex Liaison Office for Greece and Cyprus, commended Cyprus for its effective immigration management strategy....

40. 'One Stop Shipping Centre' launched to boost competitiveness

The One Stop Shipping Centre has set sail in Cyprus, marking a significant development for the Cypriot shipping industry. Launched by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping under the President of the Republic,...

41. Putting the new Macan through its paces in the name of performance and efficiency

Porsche is putting the prototype of the all-electric Macan through an exacting and gruelling test programme to prepare the follow-up to the successful SUV for its upcoming world premiere. ...

42. Construction: Say farewell to building permits

In a groundbreaking move to simplify the development control system, Cyprus is set to abolish urban and building permits for small-scale projects....

43. Cyprus redefines sustainability with new renewable energy grants in housing

In an exclusive announcement, the Ministry of Energy, Trade, and Industry is reaching out to stakeholders for their input on the innovative ''Grant Scheme for Renewable Energy and Energy Saving in Housing 2024-2025.''...

44. Tension peaks in Cyprus natural gas development

The development of the Natural Gas network of Cyprus has become a tangled mess, as after the delays in the schedules......

45. Cyprus grapples with lingering private debt woes

In Cyprus, the European Commission consistently highlights the significant economic challenge of private debt through regular post-program or post-memorandum reports....

46. Themis Themistocleous signals potential 2024 interest rate cut

In their ''Year Ahead 2024'' forecast, analysts at Swiss financial giant UBS anticipate a slowdown in the strength of the US economy throughout 2023. ...

47. Cyprus Airways connects the Island to the heart of Europe

Cyprus Airways announced today that it will be commencing twice weekly services, every Monday and Thursday, between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport, on the 5th of February. These will be increased to three weekly flights as from Summer 2024....

48. Questions arise over €18.5M purchase for Foreign Ministry relocation

Members of the Finance Committee in the Parliament have raised questions about the proposed release of 18.5 million euros for the purchase of the former Laiki Bank building in Nicosia, intended as the temporary relocation site for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...

49. Digital, more luxurious, more efficient: the new Panamera

Porsche revamps the Panamera: the third generation of the sporting luxury sedan is characterised by a wider range of digital features, a fresh and expressive design and a broader spectrum between dynamic performance and driving comfort. ...

50. Inside the grand unveiling of 'Smart Nicosia' dreams

In a groundbreaking initiative, the municipality of Leucosia unveiled the Smart Nicosia project on November 20, marking a significant leap towards transforming the city into a smart and livable hub....

51. Cyprus and Serbia strengthen ties with three key agreements

During President Nikos Christodoulides' official visit to Serbia, Cyprus and Serbia solidified their collaboration by signing three Memoranda of Understanding....

52. Decoding the secrets of 'Confidential' oligarch deals

Hours before Cyprus faced criticism in the European Parliament for alleged involvement of Cypriot companies in the movement of funds for Russian oligarchs, officials in Nicosia defended their reputation. ...

53. Hellenic Bank rakes in €240.7M in 2023's first 9 months

Hellenic Bank announced on Tuesday a profit of €240.7 million for the first 9 months of 2023....

54. Abraham’s Tinderbox

I’ll begin by clearly condemning Hamas and its terrorist thugs and express grief at the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians on 7 October....

55. Elizabeth McCaul unveils hidden financial dangers

A strong signal highlighting the need for closer scrutiny of non-bank financial institutions comes from Frankfurt, as Elizabeth McCaul, a member of the European Central Bank's Supervisory Board, emphasizes the potential risks....

56. 'Photovoltaics for All' scheme launches €30M fund

The public will be able to start submitting applications on January 2024 for a scheme to install photovoltaics, dubbed "Photovoltaics for All", with a budget of €30 million, which is expected to correspond to 6,000 applications....

57. Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

58. Cyprus braces for migrant influx by expanding Pournara center

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...

59. One in four businesses in Cyprus face cyber attacks, concerns mount

In a recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), it was revealed that approximately one in four businesses in Cyprus has encountered some form of cyber-attack....

60. Porsche presents third E-Hybrid variant of the Cayenne

Porsche is expanding its hybrid range for the new Cayenne further. As the third plug-in model of the luxury SUV series that was comprehensively revised recently, the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid impresses with its finely balanced driving dynamics, comfort and efficiency....