The health ministry announced on Thursday that people aged 86 and above who have not yet reserved a slot will be able to book their Covid-19 jab on the government vaccination portal from January 29 at 9am.

Wizz Air announced three new destinations from Cyprus to Oslo, Tel Aviv and Kharkiv starting from March while allocating a third aircraft to its Larnaca base.

Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides expects to see the Cyprus economy bounce back from the pandemic with 4.5% GDP growth in 2021 following a 5.5% contraction during last year’s health crisis.

Despite the crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic Cyprus’ economic policies remain the same, targeting macroeconomic and financial stability, prudent fiscal policies, and establishing a competitive, business-friendly regulatory environment of high standards, Minister of Finance Constantinos Petrides said on Thursday.

The cabinet on Wednesday approved the creation of a technical committee for the more sustainable handling of construction waste.

Cyprus’ plan of proposals to receive about €968 million of funding from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility – Next Generation EU were submitted before the Commission late on Tuesday.

A second lockdown in January saw economic sentiment in Cyprus deteriorate with confidence shaken by the closure of non-essential shops and businesses.

The council of ministers on Wednesday approved a plan by the deputy ministry of tourism aimed at boosting rural and mountain tourism.

The ministry of transport announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet decided to extend the Covid-curbing measures governing airports and flights until March 1.

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved a bill for the establishment of a Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare in Cyprus, the deputy government spokesperson Panayiotis Sentonas said in a written statement on Wednesday.