The securities and exchange commission (CySEC) decides to extend the suspension of Bank of Cyprus (BoC) shares for a further six months until the end of July.

An Egyptian company has expressed an interest in obtaining a stake in developing the Larnaca marina, a move that could breathe new life into the stalled project.

Total expenditure on health services reached 7,3% of GDP in 2011 recording an increase of 0,2% in comparison to 2010, according to new data released by the Statistical Service.

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) plans to release within the month some €900m held in fixed-term deposits that were frozen following the lender’s recapitalisation last year.

One in five arrivals in licensed accommodation establishments in Cyprus is a local resident - Cypriot and non-Cypriot - and account for 7.5% of total overnight stays.

Capital controls imposed on the Cyprus banking system in the wake of the eurogroup decision are to be completely lifted in the near future, says President Anastasiades.

Access to cross-border health care and reimbursement rights within the EU were recently discussed in a seminar organised by the health ministry and the Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus.

One agreement and three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed during the President's recent visit to Qatar, reported by the government as successful in terms of future investments.

The Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) has invited tenders for the supply of natural gas for a period of up to 10 years beginning January 2016.

The University of Cyprus Research Centre for Sustainable Energy (FOSS) and Texas A&M University at Qatar have signed an agreement with the aim to explore sustainable energy partnerships.