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661. Sales of halloumi are increasing

The registration of halloumi cheese as a protected designation of origin product has proven to be beneficial. This is demonstrated by the latest data from the statistical service regarding exports, as well as sales in the Cypriot market....

662. Cyprus shifts energy policy towards natural gas for power generation

Cyprus' Minister of Energy, George Papanastasiou, announced that the country's strategy regarding the exploitation of natural gas in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and other fields in the region will be decided after a workshop at the end of the month with the participation of energy companies in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

663. Cyprus tackles alarming rates of antibiotic consumption

Cyprus is facing a serious problem with the consumption of antibiotic drugs and is now implementing a surveillance program on antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient health care in collaboration with the Health Insurance Organization....

664. Cyprus performs successful kidney transplant between two couples

In a statement, the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO) announced that the George Kyriakides Transplant Clinic of Nicosia General Hospital successfully carried out the first kidney transplant between two Cypriot couples...

665. 100 Cypriot wines to feature new WineCore logo on packaging

The wine industry in Cyprus is at a turning point, as coordinated upgrading and promotion efforts are underway in both the private and public sectors. ...

666. MINTHIS Spa wins a Gold Award in Cyprus Tourism Awards

We are proud to announce that MINTHIS and its world-class destination Spa has won a prestigious award at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2022. ...

667. Greek American think tank reaffirms Cyprus commitment

The American Hellenic Institute says it is committed to continuing to strengthen US-Cyprus relations, following a visit by delegates to the island to emphasize military ties between the two countries...

668. Cyprus outlines new approach to gender equality

Cyprus ranks 22nd out of 27 EU Member States in terms of gender equality, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality's Indicators, said Commissioner for Gender Equality Josie Christodoulou....

669. EC proposes major reforms to create single market for medicines

The European Commission has proposed a new single market for medicines in the European Union (EU) to create an attractive and innovation-friendly environment for the research, development, and production of medicines....

670. WHO leads regional effort to improve health and well-being of refugees and migrants

671. Davis Cup playoffs return to Cyprus

The Cypriot Davis Cup Team will fight in Cyprus for qualification at the European Zone Group B promotion play-offs....

672. Human rights commissioner reappointed

On Friday, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights Maria Stylianou-Lottides to the Presidential Palace for her reappointment....

673. Russian and Ukrainian stock in Cypriot fund's Lukoil deal

A highly contentious takeover of a Lukoil plant in Italy by a Cypriot fund appears to be moving forward, with the latest media speculators picking on rumors that the leadership of the new operation might come from both Russian and Ukrainian stock...

674. Whistleblower suspicious of Biden's Cyprus trip in 2014

A former White House stenographer is accusing US President Joe Biden of committing crimes a decade ago in connection with Ukraine and Cypriot-registered gas company Burisma, while also raising suspicions over a private dinner in Limassol back in 2014...

675. Bill for 'e-Kalathi' product price comparison app submitted for Cabinet approval

The bill for the implementation of a digital tool that enables daily information on retail prices and product comparisons is ready for submission to the Cabinet....

676. Government continues measures to counter inflationary pressures

The government of Cyprus has decided to continue measures aimed at countering inflationary pressures, including an extension of a subsidy on electricity consumption and a reduced excise tax on fuel....

677. Bookings for Cyprus countryside accommodation rise during Easter holidays

According to official data released by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, bookings for countryside accommodation in Cyprus increased during the Easter holiday season....

678. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Sustainable Finance

Sustainability is the key to a better, healthier, and more viable future as it improves the quality of our lives with the use of natural resources which protect our ecosystem in general. By taking into consideration the three pillars of economic viability, environmental protection, and social well-being, we can preserve the future generations’ needs while, from a corporate perspective, the development of sustainable strategies can lead to a company’s longevity....

679. Bunny with a badge: Rabbit joins police force in California

The Yuba City Police Department in northern California includes a SWAT team, an anti-gang unit, a canine unit with three active dogs — and a rabbit....

680. Cyprus IP Day – Celebrating innovation and creativity

On April 26th, 2023 Cyprus Intellectual Property (IP) Day will bring together acclaimed local and international speakers and IP experts sharing their insights and expertise on the importance of identifying, managing and protecting ones Intellectual Property. ...

681. North unhappy after US sub anchors in Limassol

Ankara and the Turkish Cypriot leadership repeated warnings over the weekend about Washington 'disrupting the balance' on the divided island, with their latest criticism targeting a deployed US attack submarine that anchored in Limassol...

682. Deputy Minister of Research discusses efforts to create a modern digital state

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....

683. Cyprus bill proposes stricter penalties for dog owners

A bill amending existing animal welfare legislation which is being discussed at the parliamentary committee level aims to introduce strict penalties for dog owners but leaves untouched provisions to do with the euthanasia of dogs, something that has sparked the reaction of animal welfare organizations....

684. Investors flock to 'green' bonds as a secure investment

685. Inside the high-stakes prosecution of a former president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first president to face criminal charges before a court of justice in the United States. ...

686. Rowing rivalries: Limassol hosts first International Coastal Rowing competition

Summertime has finally arrived in Limassol, and what better way to kick off the season than with the first annual international coastal rowing competition?...

687. Energy in focus: Greece, Cyprus, and Israel hold trilateral meeting

Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos, Greece Nikos Dendias and Israel Eli Cohen, who met on Friday in Nicosia, pointed out the importance of the trilateral energy cooperation and its contribution to the stability in the region....

688. Newly appointed presidential advisors to work pro bono

President Nikos Christodoulidis has appointed two new special advisors to his team to help with economic affairs and crisis management, respectively....

689. New Jersey and Cyprus armies tie the knot

Cyprus and US relations have never been stronger, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Michalis Giorgallas has stressed during the signing ceremony of a State Partnership Program between the Republic of Cyprus and the New Jersey National Guard...

690. Cyprus and Israel thankful for mutual support

The relations between Cyprus and Israel will flourish even more, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen who arrived Thursday on the island ahead of a tripartite meeting between Cyprus, Israel and Greece said, also noting that Cyprus is a safe place for Israelis...