A parallel banking industry focusing on non-performing loans is developing in Cyprus, attracting the interest of both “red loan” servicers and investment funds.

Staff at the Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre have confirmed that approximately 11,000 flamingos have taken up residence at the salt lake site this year – one of the highest numbers ever.

Cyprus is the EU member state which has by far the lowest number of visits to dentists, the European statistical service said Thursday.

Three new ruling Disy MPs were sworn in on Thursday at the Nicosia district administration, replacing three who gave up their seats for various reasons.

More flights are needed to operate to and from Paphos airport, head of the Paphos chamber of commerce and industry Andreas Demetriades told the Cyprus News Agency on Friday.

Greek oil and gas producer Energean on Thursday made another pitch to sell its Israeli natural gas to Cyprus via pipeline at a competitive price while Nicosia is opting for LNG.

CFA Society Cyprus welcomed its 20 new members at a special award ceremony in Nicosia, in the presence of Mr Richard Fernand, the Senior Director of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme of the CFA Institute. By awarding its new members with the CFA Charterholder designation, the society has further increased its membership, which now numbers over 174 members.

Addressing the 16th Pancyprian Conference of OEKDY – SEK Trade Union, last Friday, Cyprus’ Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said that through collective effort, the Cypriot economy got a second chance and “it is everyone’s collective responsibility to ensure that there is no return to past bad practices”. As one of his last acts as Finance Minister, Georgiades said it was his privilege to express his appreciation for the union, its leadership, its officials and the workers it represents. He had announced earlier in March that he will step down by the end of year 2019.

The first private screening of Jiu Jitsu film which was shot in Cyprus with Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage in the lead will soon take place to assess the next steps, informed sources told Phileleftheros.

Director of CITR Cyprus warns and offers solutions at the 7th Cyprus Banking Forum.