The European Commission announced on Thursday that it has approved additional funding of €2.7 billion to support the recovery of Spain, Italy and Cyprus.

The European Commission has approved the modification of seven Operational Programmes  for the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund in Cyprus, Spain and Italy under REACT-EU for a total of €2.7 billion.

A higher concentration of traces of Covid-19 genetic material was found in Larnaca’s wastewater system between March and April than in May to June, the town’s Sewerage Board announced on Thursday.

Cyprus hotels will be paying for tourists’ rapid tests to mitigate the impact on the tourism sector following a government decision for all unvaccinated visitors to test for Covid-19 after seven days on the island.

Cypriot scientist Dr Despina Serghides has won a place in the list of 12 internationally recognized “Life-Pioneers” in the section ‘Energy, Buildings and Sustainable Cities for her contribution to the global promotion of renewable energy sources.

In July, the number of registered unemployed in Cyprus decreased annually by over 13,000 (41.4%) to under 23,000, returning to pre-pandemic levels.

The Citizen Commissioner’s Office on Wednesday updated the list of incentives for young to promote vaccination.

Authorities in Cyprus are getting ready to offer a third, booster dose of a coronavirus vaccine mainly to elderly and vulnerable health-wise people, Philenews reported on Thursday citing insiders.

Cyprus has surpassed the benchmark of one million Covid-19 vaccinations in its race to achieve herd immunity against the virus, said Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas.

New health ministry guidance in Cyprus has reduced the required period before infected persons can end their isolation regardless of vaccination history, but different criteria continue to apply for close contacts depending on whether they are vaccinated or not.