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.

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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.

The Republic of Cyprus has unveiled its latest measures against the spread of the coronavirus for the remainder of the year, including mandatory masks for students and optional repeat tests for travelers.