Outgoing Chairwoman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Demetra Kalogirou said that her successor should not forget the Commission’s vision to establish the safest and most reliable capital market as an attractive investment destination, through effective supervision, a vision that was formed after the financial crisis in 2013.

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced on Friday the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to fund research on the environmental impact of a proposed ferry service connecting Paphos and Latchi harbours.

Increased prices were recorded in August in housing, water, electricity, liquefied petroleum gas and fuel compared to those the same month last year, according to the island’s consumer price index.

Vaccination coverage of Cyprus’ adult population with at least one dose of a Covid jab was almost up to 80% as of Saturday, while 75.8% has completed their regimen.

Transavia, which flies to/from Cyprus from Amsterdam, is planning to boost its flights to twice per week in the winter, and once per day in the summer. This is a return to the same levels as in 2019, the company said in an email.

Vaccination centres will now operate on Saturdays from September 11 onwards to better cater to school children, the health ministry announced on Thursday.

More than 660 vaccinations with the third dose have been carried out so far at nursing homes and according to planning, vaccinations will continue with health professionals.

Cyprus’ largest investment project, the €1.2 billion redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina, is on track as the final touches are added to the blueprints before the consortium takes over next April.

The European Commission today has disbursed €157 million to Cyprus to help kick-start reforms and investments outlined in Cyprus’ recovery and resilience plan.

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