The Cyprus Parliament has approved amendments providing free entrance to 12 museums under the jurisdiction of the Antiquities Department. In addition, nine ancient monuments have been approved for use as sites for events and civil wedding ceremonies. Transport, Communications and Works Minister, Yiannis Karousos, welcomed the approval of the amendments.

Parliament passed a bill that sets clearer rules for maritime courses, clarifies the calculation and proof of seafarers’ service at sea and regulates the revalidation of the certificates of captains of coastal and small passenger vessels.

Paphos, a popular tourist destination, will become the home for future hospitality professionals after the decision to transfer Cyprus’ Higher Hotel Institute (HHIC) to the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) was approved by the House Plenary Session on Thursday.

As increasing numbers of patients report long Covid symptoms, a Larnaca healthcare centre is offering treatment for the condition, attracting foreign visitors to the island to receive expensive and unproven relief.

On 30 June 2022, the House of Representatives of Cyprus approved amendments to the tax laws, introducing Transfer Pricing rules and documentation requirements in accordance with recommendations of the OECD on Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations.

The Department of Environment has given the green light to the development of Guru Mountain Hill Resort in Pano Platres, Troodos region, Philenews reported on Thursday.

Labour minister Kyriacos Koushos on Wednesday expressed satisfaction at the launch of the social insurance office’s digital service for receiving childbirth aid.

The total value of assets under management (AUM) by Collective Funds declined by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2022 over the previous quarter, while Management Companies and Undertakings of Collective Investments (UCIs) supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission continued rising (CySEC).

The cabinet has announced new measures in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.

Larnaca marina is expected to open to the public by mid-September as plans for expanding and privatising it are now on track.