The number of daily cases in the Republic of Cyprus is going down amid an apparent stabilizing trend, according to a local expert, who says he is optimistic but still fears over people slacking on health protocols.

The Cypriot economy continues to recover after registering an impressive year-on-year growth rate of 11.2% in June according to a report by the University of Cyprus Economic Research Centre.

National flag-carrier Cyprus Airways said on Monday it has opened bookings for a new route linking Larnaca with London.

A total number of 35.361 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in June 2021, compared to 11.726 in the corresponding month last year, recording an increase of 201,6% and 74,4% decrease compared to June 2019.

Tourist arrivals in June, with restrictions for arrivals in Cyprus lifted in the second week of the month, were at a third of all arrivals in the same month in 2019, prior to the coronavirus crisis.

Increased traffic at vaccination centres nationwide was recorded on Monday according to the Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas, following the announcement of incentives to people who have not yet received the jab.

Cyprus' health ministry announced on Monday a new categorization of countries based on their epidemiological figures, that comes into effect July 22. A total of 12 countries are moved to new categories.

Grocery shoppers in the Republic of Cyprus may no longer shop at a supermarket if they do not have a Safe Pass, based on the latest decree published on Monday by the health ministry affecting all domains of social life in response to last week’s surge in daily infections.

LearnWorlds, a company based in Cyprus, has procured a $32 million minority investment from global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners.

Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry Natasa Pilides, presented Friday the strategy of the Ministry for a rapid transition to a green economy, aiming to reach an economy of low to zero emissions by 2050.