Preparations are on overdrive for the first ferry round-trip on Sunday between Cyprus and Greece after 21 long years, according to the shipping line coordinating the route.

Alphamega Hypermarkets CEO George Theodotou earlier this week told attendees at the Cyprus Grocery Retail conference that the sector is currently facing unprecedented challenges.

The Cyprus Fiscal Council recommends particular caution in public finances due to increased risks, which may persist over time, expressing the view that support measures should be focused on small and medium-sized enterprises and vulnerable groups of the population rather than across the board.

By the end of June all EU member states, including Cyprus, will receive the first batches of the monkeypox vaccine, according to EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakidou.

Employers conduct several rounds of interviews and assessments to ensure they are hiring the best candidate for the job, but as a candidate you should also be doing your own research and assessment. Often candidates accept a position without putting too much thought into the culture, people, and progression in the opportunity. Focusing solely on the role and the renumeration can have its repercussions.

Cyprus hopes to see an influx of tourists from neighbouring Israel after the country warned its citizens to cancel Turkey holiday plans following the arrest of Iranian agents, allegedly planning attacks on Israeli targets.

Tapping into Israel’s vast renewable sources of energy will help reduce the EU’s dependence on Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during her visit to Israel, highlighting the importance of Cyprus and Greece in securing energy supply.

The framework to implement the contribution of Switzerland to Cyprus, estimated at €10 million for the needs arising from the increasing migratory flows to the island was examined during a meeting on Thursday between Minister of Interior Nikos Nouris and Switzerland's ambassador to Cyprus, Pierre-Yves Fux.

Russia’s war in Ukraine can act as a catalyst for new energy sources, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday, adding that Cyprus can play its own role in EU’s collective effort.

The Ministry of Interior, the Cyprus Police, and the Social Welfare Services in collaboration with Hermes Airports have launched a joint campaign at Larnaca and Paphos airports to raise awareness of human trafficking among the traveling public and its front-line staff. The campaign also aims to educate the public and airport staff to be able to identify possible victims of human trafficking and how to handle such situations.