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1. Global CEO confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels

CEOs of the world’s largest businesses are increasingly optimistic about the outlook for their own business and despite the Delta variant slowing down the ‘return to normal’, their confidence in the global economy has returned to levels not seen since the start of the pandemic....

2. Tourist arrivals up by 208% compared to last year

Tourist arrivals increased by 208.7% in August 2021, compared to last August, when strict restrictive measures against Covid - 19 were implemented, but decreased by 41.9% compared to pre-pandemic levels. , of August 2019. ...

3. Cyprus flights increasing but still down by 24% compared to 2019

Flights to and from Cyprus are increasing but still down by 24% compared to 2019...

4. Number of jobless persons in Cyprus declines

The number of registered unemployed for August 2021 decreased to 19,669 persons in comparison to 21,613 in the previous month....

5. Exness awarded as Cyprus’ Best Workplace 2021

On June 30th, Exness won the award for Best Workplace in the presence of the country’s most senior political and business leaders. ...

6. Cyprus under warning as weather could turn violent

An unstable air mass is affecting areas over Cyprus, with a yellow warning in effect Thursday due to high chances of midday showers and thunderstorms, including heavy winds and possible hailstorms...

7. Hospital admissions and discharges even out

The latest trend in COVID hospitalizations in the Republic of Cyprus suggests admissions and discharges are evening out, with health officials still calling on the public to get vaccinated following a spike of cases in July...

8. Cypriot government toughens Safe Pass rules

The Cabinet announced on Friday that new pandemic rules will apply on Monday, including a greater number of shops out of reach for people without a Safe Pass and follow up rapid or PCR tests checks for foreign visitors who are not vaccinated...

9. EY: CEOs understand transformation cannot be put off following COVID-19 pandemic

More than two-thirds (68%) of CEO respondents from the world’s largest companies say that they plan to take on a major investment in data and technology over the next 12 months, while 61% plan to undertake a major transformation initiative over the same period, according to the global EY CEO Imperative Study 2021. ...

10. Data suggest things less bad with vaccinations

Daily detection of COVID infections continued to drop in the Republic of Cyprus but cases still remained in the upper hundreds, with experts suggesting a very bad epidemiological situation could have been a lot worse had it not been for vaccinations on the island...

11. Heat grips island amid new climate normals

A heat warning remains in effect in Cyprus with temperature highs expected to reach 41 degrees for the remainder of the workweek, as strong winds also continue to affect the island...

12. Cyprus hot temps rise gradually this week

A new heat advisory is in place for Cyprus, as parts of the Mediterranean and central Europe continue to experience intensely high summer temperatures, with the island’s interior expected to reach 41 degrees on Monday and levels reaching well above normal averages later in the week...

13. Another hot day with wind in the mix

A yellow warning went into effect on Friday with maximums reaching 40 degrees inland, but a feel factor could vary across different areas due to afternoon wind activity and humidity levels...

14. Temps in Cyprus shoot up during heat burst

Two warnings, an orange alert for extreme high temperature and a red warning for fires, have been issued for Cyprus as a heat burst on Friday is expected to take its toll on the island...

15. Sweltering heat blankets inland and mountains

Another hot day is in full swing on the island of Cyprus where a heat warning continues to be in effect as maximum highs are expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius on Friday...

16. Hot pattern continues to swallow island

A heat warning continues to be in effect in the Republic of Cyprus, with maximum inland highs registering 41 degrees Celsius and a noticeable temperature drop not expected until later in the week...

17. Excessive heat warning issued for Cyprus

A heat warning will be in effect Monday afternoon with inland highs reaching 41 degrees Celsius, as high winds are also expected to affect many parts of the island...

18. Nicosia fares well in intense EU council

Nicosia has welcomed a European Council statement that included conclusions on Turkey, after the EU27 leaders held long and protracted consultations that got testy at times especially during Russia talk...

19. Strong winds bring heightened fire danger

The fire department is warning the public to be extra cautious on Saturday, as strong winds in the afternoon could be a recipe for disaster in areas where small fires can quickly get out of control...

20. EY: Liquidity-fueled IPO markets break records in Q1 2021

21. COVID still rampant despite improvement

There was some mixed news in Cyprus on Friday, after a National Surveillance Report showed COVID-19 still prevalent at high levels despite some improvement...

22. EY Firepower 2021: life sciences M&A falls to one of lowest totals since 2014

EY Firepower 2021: life sciences M&A falls to one of lowest totals since 2014, as biopharmas refocus on alliances and bolt-on deals...

23. Inland zone hit with high temps

A warm front is affecting Cyprus in the early part of the week with inland temperature highs expected in the upper 30’s along with moderate dust and clouds only in the very high altitudes...

24. Stars in Al Jazeera video face committee

25. Winter weather exodus dragging its feet

A cold front is moving away from the area over Cyprus, with Monday skies getting periods of sunshine while chances of afternoon showers and cloudy days ahead also remain in the picture...

26. Ministry says Cyprus under new wave of hospital admissions

The number of coronavirus cases being detected in Cyprus has been rising consistently over the past two weeks, while hospitals have also seen increasing numbers of patients under 60 being admitted, a new national surveillance report published Friday showed. ...

27. Clear day before late week shenanigans

A warm air mass is affecting the area over Cyprus through Thursday followed by a short-lived cold front making an appearance just before the weekend...

28. Nicosia, Larnaca showing climbing positivity rate

A national surveillance report published Friday indicated a climbing positivity rate in Nicosia and Larnaca, and despite a small drop in Limassol the district continues to be by far the most epidemiologically burdened district....

29. Rain moves back into the picture

Unstable weather conditions are affecting the area over Cyprus this week, with chances of rain through Friday and a temperature plunge ending before the weekend...

30. Cyprus' climbing positivity rate trend stabilising

The upward trend in Cyprus’ weekly coronavirus positivity rate for appears to have come to a halt, but remains at relatively high levels, an updated national surveillance report covering the period up to March 23 showed....