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661. UNHCR: Asylum seekers in Cyprus lack decent housing

With less than 10% of asylum-seekers accommodated at the reception centre, decent housing is a major problem thousands of asylum seekers face, a UNHCR report said...

662. Britain slashes top stake on gambling machines to £2

Britain will cut the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals to just two pounds after the government rejected claims that it would damage the industry in favour of efforts to tackle problem gambling...

663. Experts says Cyprus economy to grow by 3.8% this year

The Cypriot economy will pick up momentum in 2018, the University of Cyprus’s Economic Research Centre predicts, upgrading its growth forecast to 3.8% compared with its previous projection of 3.6%. ...

664. Nicosia conference will stand up evidence on climate change

There is now overwhelming scientific evidence that climate is changing because of human activities....

665.  Tourists not scared off by Syria attack

Cyprus remains a secure European destination with no flight schedule to and from Cyprus having been affected due to the recent military activity concerning Syria...

666. Terrorist security challenge for Harry and Meghan's wedding

Barriers to stop vehicle attacks, armed patrols, and airport-style security will be among the measures employed in largest police operation Windsor has ever seen...

667. Nicosia to protest construction of Akkuyu nuclear plant

Cyprus is more concerned than any other country since the power plant will be situated just a few dozen kilometres from its northern coast...

668. Bad loans still high despite fast economic growth

Cyprus' economic growth has been supported by construction, tourism and professional services...

669. Bank chief urges business to help in a speedier resolution of NPLs

He said that one of the biggest issues in Cyprus was the tolerance on non-performers lending...

670. UN seek clarification on humanitarian aid 'tax'

The decision to impose taxes was taken by the authorities last October and condemned by the Cyprus government...

671. Cyprus joins global Earth Hour Celebrations

Cyprus, as a Mediterranean island, is vulnerable to climate change and faces many problems as regards water, coastal erosion and unruly construction...

672. Dust levels remain as it gets warmer

673. Moody's sees robust economic recovery helping Cypriot banks

It expects that banks will continue to make progress on restructuring troubled loans and selling real-estate collateral...