Cyprus is ranked 18 on the 2020 Global Youth Development Index, which measures the status of young people in 181 countries, released by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Health officials warn that although the number of Covid-19 cases has decreased, hospitalisations and ICU admissions remain high, urging the public to stay vigilant during the August holidays.

Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said the government’s main aim is to reopen all schools in September to allow students to come back normally and physically attend their classes.

The total registrations of motor vehicles increased by 1.5% to 22,074 from January to July, up from 21,752 in the same period last year, the Cyprus Statistical Service said.

Cyprus is close to reach the target of 70% in fully vaccinated adults as those who concluded their vaccination scheme up until yesterday amount to 68.5% according to figures released by the health ministry on Tuesday.

Scientists advising the government on coronavirus are concerned over the 15 August national holiday, raising the alarm over possible clusters forming from large social gatherings.

Cyprus is very close to having 70% of eligible adults fully vaccinated, but debate on what’s next such as a booster shot is far from over as Israel gets unexpected data and WHO warns against an “ill-advised” third dose.

The new Enforcement of Judgments guide features 29 jurisdictions. The guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral awards.

The new edition of ICLG’s Alternative Investment Funds 2021 covers regulatory frameworks, fund structures, investments, reforms and taxation. Angeliki Epaminonda and Angelos Onisiforou contribute the Cyprus Chapter.

Ryanair has announced a new base opening in Newcastle for Summer ’22, with a new roundtrip route added to Paphos.