The Cyprus Institute’s master’s programme in simulation and data science is accepting applications for the fall 2019 from graduates or professionals with a strong background in mathematics, computer science, natural science or engineering.

Cyprus’ GDP growth is expected to reach 3.8% in 2018 following 4.2% in 2017, according to the winter interim economic forecast issued recently by the European Commission.

Fig Tree Bay in Protaras is the 13th best beach in the world according to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2018.

The new statistics of the Cyprus Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver show that the total number of registered companies in Cyprus in 2018 reached 216,572, compared to 217,588 in 2017.

The unemployment figures released by the statistical service showing a 14% drop year-on-year, confirmed that Cyprus was on course to full employment, the government said recently.

The American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) of Cyprus, Greece and Israel recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aimed at creating a stable business environment that will also serve American businesses operating in the region.

Bank of Cyprus has recently sold non-performing exposures worth €33.7m to distressed debt manager APS, which is also handling Hellenic Bank’s portfolio of bad debts.

The number of unemployed registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of January 2019, reached 30.951 persons.

European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides urged young people to embrace the new initiative of the EU called European Solidarity Corps, as this would be the best answer to those who doubt the EU, he said.

Cyprus is ranked 27th out of 28 EU countries and 92nd out of 149 world countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Global Gender Gap Report.