Revenue from tourism recorded a significant rise of 8% or €154.7 m in the year 2013, reaching €2,082.4 m, from €1,927.7 m in 2012, according to data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.

New vessel 'EDT Kennedy' of the EDT Offshore group is christened at a ceremony in Limassol, during which Minister of Communications and Works said the ports were vital to the economy and should be protected.

Cyprus CCB, the Finance Ministry and the European Stability Mechanism sign an agreement to inject €1.5 billion to island's Cooperative Sector.

The financial climate improves for the tenth consecutive month in February, according to a study by the University of Cyprus Economic Research Centre (ERC).

Following the withdrawal of DIKO from the coalition government, the entire cabinet submits its resignation but the President asks them to remain in place until March 15.

Cyprus parliament rejects the crucial privatisation bill, jeopardising the fourth tranche of a bailoutpackage from the Troika of international lenders.

The first meeting in line with Cyprus' 2010 Integrated Mobility Plan for Nicosia which promotes sustainable transportation solutions recently took place in the capital.

The further enhancement of cooperation between the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) and Qatar was discussed during a visit of the Ambassador of the State of Qatar in Cyprus to the Institute.

The hydrocarbons in the East Med could serve as a catalyst for broader regional cooperation and attracting potential investments, says the Defence Minister.

Ways to further develop the bonds between Cyprus and Montenegro, including the conclusion ofnew bilateral agreements on energy issues andtourism, were discussed during meetings the Foreign Minister had in Montenegro.