In 2018, Cyprus had the fourth largest population increase in the EU, according to figures issued by Eurostat recently, just before World Population Day (July 11).

Ryanair has announced a new Cyprus route to Beirut, Lebanon, with a three times weekly service commencing in October 2019 as part of its extended Paphos Winter 2019 schedule.

ΕU finance ministers (ECOFIN), convening in Brussels, in a recommendation package for Cyprus said it must reform the public sector, reduce toxic loans, focus on sustainable growth and improve efficiency of the justice system.

A ferry link between mainland Greece and Cyprus is expected to be operational by next summer while the government is mulling over similar agreements with other neighbouring countries, MPs heard recently.

Parliament recently began reviewing proposed changes to the law that would enable the government to extend the licences for companies exploring for hydrocarbons in the island’s economic waters.

The goal of the national strategy of Cyprus for blockchain that has been prepared by the Ministry of Finance and which also includes an implementation road map is to make Cyprus a pioneer in this technology.

Larnaca is to see its fair share of new developments with several high-rise building projects being put forward from local and foreign investors.

As Cyprus’ economy expands with projected GDP growth of around 3.5% in 2019, employers in two of its backbone industries, construction and tourism, say they are facing a chronic labour shortage.

A targeted campaign to promote Paphos as the top destination to spend summer on the island has been launched.

Last week, the 4th International Investors Summit organised by Invest Cyprus took place in Limassol, and the list of attendees included over 150 foreign entrepreneurs and investors,representatives from audit and law firms and banks and government officials, amongst others the President of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiadis and Finance Minister, Mr. Haris Georgiades.