President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday hailed the approval of Cyprus’ social cohesion policy programme Thalia 2021-2017, calling it a landmark moment in the country’s efforts to restructure and evolve its economic and social models.

As chaos continues at airports around Europe, the Consumer Protection Service on Friday outlined travellers when they are able to claim compensation for delayed or cancelled flights.

Cyprus’ justice system is getting the biggest makeover in its history, as MPs vote on constitutional changes, allowing for the restructuring of the courts.

Commissioner Elisa Ferreira said on Thursday that Cyprus is the first EU state to have its Cohesion Policy programme approved for access to €1 billion in regional development and cohesion funds.

The cabinet has approved €16 million to subsidise the cost of nursery schools for children up to four years old.

SOTERIS PITTAS & CO LLC in cooperation with the UK Law Firm BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER, cohosted an accredited legal seminar on the subject “Challenges and Developments in the Cypriot Legal Market” that was held on Thursday, 7th of July 2022, at the Columbia Plaza Venue Center.

In two years, municipal authorities must implement a “pay as you throw” tax scheme on waste, promoted by the government to meet its EU environmental targets by encouraging more recycling.

Authorities are prepping the first hospital outpatient clinics to cater to patients on weekends starting this Saturday, said the Health Ministry.

Cyprus’ long-term strategy for a new growth model titled “Vision 2035” seeks to transform the economy based on green sustainability, not wishful thinking, said Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides.

Larnaca hoteliers are satisfied with tourist arrivals this summer, despite the European travel industry struggling with staff shortages following the coronavirus pandemic.