One in ten Cypriots has obtained the EU Digital Covid Certificate introduced to facilitate smoother and safer travel across the European Union.

The Leptos Group received first prize in the category “Best Land Development / Construction” at the 13th annual IN Business Awards ceremony, which took place at the Hilton Park Hotel in Nicosia on Wednesday 30 June. The glittering event, which was attended by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, ministers and prominent personalities, is considered the most prestigious awards ceremony in Cyprus. The IN-Business Awards recognise excellence in companies and entrepreneurs across a broad spectrum of local businesses and practices.

At the most recent Plenary session of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus yesterday, the House of Representatives has unanimously approved an amendment to the Companies Act (Cap. 113) in order to extend the deadline for the payment of the annual levy for the year 2021 for Cypriot companies until 31st December 2021.

The University of Nicosia (UNic) has been ranked among the top 251 to 300 young universities globally and among the top 110 in Europe, advancing the quality of higher education in the island.

Cyprus has met its June target of vaccinating 65% of the adult population with a Covid-19 jab, as health authorities launch a campaign to vaccinate teenagers aged 16 and 17.

Among EU Member States, Cyprus ranked third in the social network participation rate last year in the last three months prior to a Eurostat survey released on Wednesday – World Social Media Day.

The average gross monthly earnings of Cyprus employees during the first quarter of 2021 reached €1,880 compared to €1,945 during Q1 2020, recording a decrease of 3.3%.

Cyprus and Greece are strengthening their cooperation in the travel sector, focusing on promoting cruises, Deputy Tourism Ministers of the two countries, Savvas Perdios and Sofia Zacharaki, said.

The Republic of Cyprus on Thursday joined other EU countries already accepting an EU-wide Covid certificate for easier travel, amid coordination challenges amongst members and a rampant Delta variant around the world.

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