For the third consecutive year, the University of Cyprus was ranked in the # 601-700 best universities in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking. 

Based on provisional estimates by the Statistical Service of Cyprus, the Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade in Cyprus compared to the corresponding month of the previous year decreased by 5.7% in June 2020 and reached 114.8 units (base 2015=100).

Face masks in some locations are now mandatory for all persons aged 12 and above in the Republic of Cyprus, while the government has revised rules for elementary school students following protests.

Businesses expressed relief on Monday after the government confirmed that financial support to help them through the pandemic crisis would continue for some time.

The Cyprus deputy tourism ministry announced Monday that a new government scheme aiming to boost domestic tourism is set to be launched in September.

On Monday, Cyprus’ Ministry of Health announced that 10 countries are being downgraded and one country is being upgraded after reviewing the epidemiological risk for passengers travelling from these countries.

We are pleased to announce that, for the second consecutive year, India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) has awarded our firm the accolade of ‘Law firm to watch’ for our India related work in 2020.

Cyprus’ fledgeling film industry, dubbed Olivewood, is slowly getting back on track after the coronavirus outbreak and difficulties faced with the government’s incentive scheme have been overcome.

Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Friday the cabinet approved an incentive plan for tourist development in the Paralimni area.

Children will return to schools at the start of the academic year but with face masks, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Friday after a cabinet meeting where coronavirus protocols were discussed.