Surprisingly, lots of Europeans are still intent on travel this year, and not surprisingly, Cyprus remains among the top choices for destinations according to a study released this week by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

The use of masks for the general public, aged 12 and above, is now mandatory in all enclosed indoor spaces where there are more than one person, aiming to protect all citizens and Public Health  from COVID-19. 

The Cyprus government has initiated a fast-track process for company registrations as part of a package of measures to revive the economy after the controversial Citizenship for Investment Scheme was abolished amid public outcry over corruption.

Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Wednesday morning holds an emergency meeting with the government epidemiological team after a record 83 covid-19 cases were recorded in Cyprus on Tuesday.

The Republic of Cyprus announced unexpectedly on Tuesday that the current Citizenship by Investment Programme would be abolished, following an emergency Cabinet meeting a day after Al Jazeera published a secret video alleging corruption in the island’s golden passport scheme.

Cyprus has the third lowest percentage of women who are screened for breast cancer in the EU, a Eurostat report published on Wednesday shows.

Nicosia Municipality on Monday invited bids for the establishment of coffee shops and snack bars at Eleftheria Square.

A week after Cyprus health authorities imposed stricter measures in Larnaca district where Covid-19 infections had spiralled in September, the health ministry announced it was extending the same measures to the capital Nicosia and Limassol, where clusters of coronavirus cases had appeared.

Non-performing loans (Non-Performing Exposure) declined by €0.5 billion in May to €8.4 billion from €8.9 billion in the previous month, corresponding to 26.7% of total loans, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Monday.

Kiosks, bakeries and restaurants saw an increase in credit card transactions, according to figures published by JCC for the period until 30 September 2020.