The cabinet approved a comprehensive action plan to combat drought and water scarcity, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced Thursday. The programme includes 28 actions – seven immediate, eight medium-term, and 13 long-term measures – aimed at strengthening water security and infrastructure across the island. It complements a national water infrastructure investment plan worth over 1 billion euros […]
A new green space in the heart of Larnaca, the Salina Park, will welcome its first visitors this Saturday, November 23. The 14,000-square-metre park, situated adjacent to the Municipal Garden, features a central ornamental lake with a fountain as its centrepiece. The project, which cost €2.4 million, was co-funded by the EU. Designed by architect Elena Sofianou-Olympiou […]
Trade volume between Cambodia and China reached $12.37 billion in the first ten months of 2024, up 23 percent from $10 billion recorded in the same period last year, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise showed. China continues to be Cambodia’s top trading partner, followed by the United States, Vietnam, Thailand […]
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday reported a profit after tax of €401 million for the first nine months of 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase year-on-year. According to the bank’s latest financial results, €131 million of this amount was generated during the third quarter. “We continue to generate strong financial and operational results and are well positioned to […]
Cyprus is gaining momentum as a filming destination, supported by strategic efforts from Invest Cyprus to draw high-profile productions to the island. According to the investment promotion agency, the are 13 major projects currently underway. The current slew of projects include six films, six reality shows, and an English TV series, highlighting the impact of Cyprus’ […]
Hellenic Bank and bankers’ union Etyk have signed a new collective agreement, according to an official announcement released on Monday. “This agreement brings to an end a prolonged period of unnecessary and damaging disputes, which had caused numerous issues and uncertainty for the future of both the bank and its staff,” said Etyk in a […]
The total number of government employees in Cyprus reached 54,884 in October 2024, according to a statistical service report released on Monday. This figure marks a significant year-on-year increase, largely due to the addition of casual staff in the educational service. The average employment for January to October 2024 stood at 54,128 people, up by […]
Hellenic Bank and bankers’ union Etyk have signed a new collective agreement, according to an official announcement released on Monday. “This agreement brings to an end a prolonged period of unnecessary and damaging disputes, which had caused numerous issues and uncertainty for the future of both the bank and its staff,” said Etyk in a […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday announced that it will host a Ugandan delegation, in the context of Agritrade Uganda’s visit to Cyprus, for a series of business-to-business meetings. Agritrade Uganda’s mission is to promote the country’s agricultural products on the international market, as well as to attract interest from foreign […]
The total number of registered vehicles in Cyprus increased by 11.5 per cent during the January-October period of 2024, reaching 42,930, compared to 38,503 in the same period of 2023, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service. Specifically, registrations of saloon passenger cars rose by 8.2 per cent, totalling 33,440, compared to 30,897 […]
Cyprus saw a notable increase in average salaries in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service, the average gross monthly salary for employees on the island reached 2,363 euros in 2023, a 7.3% rise compared to the previous year. This increase follows a trend observed in recent years, as the salary […]
Cyprus on Monday showcased its prospects as an investment destination at the 8th annual investment conference organised by the UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council in London. The conference also examined the opportunities arising from Cyprus’ close economic ties with the United Kingdom. Costas Hadjipanayiotou, director general of the Labour Ministry, delivered the keynote address on behalf of […]
Ambassadors, government officials, war veterans, diplomats, and other dignitaries came together yesterday as they commemorated Remembrance Day, a time to remember the lives lost during World War I (1914-1918). Held at Himawari Phnom Penh, the ceremony was attended by Jacques Pellet, French Ambassador to Cambodia, BritCham’s Chairman, Martin McCarthy, Andrew Tay, Himawari’s Director, representatives from […]
For short-haul sun without sky-high prices, but with pretty harbours, history and hiking, look no further than Cyprus. We’ve found the best last-minute deals ate November into early December is a curious time to book a European holiday. Routes from the UK are winding down for the year, with many stopped altogether, while flights to […]
After sold-out shows in Nicosia in November 2023, the UK’s multi-award-winning comedian Jimmy Carr returns to Cyprus for more laughs. A show that will be on for one night only will kick off 2025’s cultural agenda in January as Carr presents his brand-new show. Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny is the name of the show […]
It takes around two to three hours to drive across this island, so it’s possible to explore its diverse landscapes, beautiful beaches, and rugged mountains wherever you’re staying. Temperatures average 19 degrees in December (Image: Getty) Just four and a half hours away from the UK along the idyllic Mediterranean coast sits a picturesque winter sun haven, which averages 19C […]