China is looking at playing a role in Cyprus’ multi-billion-euro plans to develop the island’s natural gas reserves, including possible investment in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal, say reports.

A total of 70 local CEOs contributed their views and experience on the future of their companies in the next 12 months, through a survey carried out by PwC.

Prospects for an onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Cyprus could be ebbing away and immediate action is needed if the tide is to be reversed, industry sources say.

An agreement to end the 40-year division of Cyprus could give Turkey access to ample supplies of gas and reboot its relations with Israel, the president says.

Ayia Napa has come one step closer to acquiring its own golf course after contracts were awarded to a Cypriot company to build an 18 hole course.

Town planning policy for rural areas has been significantly changed following a new Policy Statement opening the way for contractors and investors to develop projects on large pieces of land in the countryside.

A young researcher and assistant professor at the Department of Physics of the University of Cyprus, has launched a project in an attempt to discover new forms of matter in the Universe.

The Ministry of Communications andWorks is following a policy to promote Open Skies, says Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos, noting that such agreements apply to Cyprus' two airports facilitating an increase in tourist arrivals.

After a delay of two decades, Cyprus will at last start a gradual adoption of the national health scheme half-way next year with its full implementation by 2016, subject to the state of the economy.

Energy consumption has fallen in Cyprus in the period 2006-2012 Cyprus, according to data released recently by Eurostat.