Important development projects in Larnaca, such as the landscaping of the seafront after the transfer of the fuel terminals, the unification of archaeological sites, and the upgrading of bus shelters, are on track, the city’s Mayor Andreas Vyras said.

Cyprus’ real estate sector is proving remarkably resilient, shrugging off the effects of hiking inflation as demand for housing units and office space continues to grow.

Paphos hoteliers association president Thanos Michaelides said on Monday that hotel occupancy rates in the district in September ranged from 70 to 75%.

Tourism in Cyprus is gaining a new orientation, in line with the national tourism strategy 2030, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said in a statement on Monday, ahead of World Tourism Day, celebrated on September 27.

The government has signed a €6.3 million deal with a private contractor for improvements to the existing main road network inside the Akamas National Forest Park.

Cyprus has exceeded its targets for 2022 in the registration of electric vehicles, Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Yiannis Karousos said on Monday, saying that we have actually reached 144% of the target.

Earlier this year, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Vassilios Demetriades announced a new piece of legislation that would enable the creation of a limited liability company to be used exclusively for the country’s shipping sector needs.

The biggest challenge for Cyprus’ ports in the coming years will be meeting the targets of the EU Green Deal and the Fit for 55, as 50% of Cyprus’ pollution comes from transport, including ports, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos has said.

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela discussed expanding cooperation on liver disorders by signing an MoU between Nicosia General and Royal Free Hospital in London during his visit to the UK.

"Cyprus should be one of the best places in the world to live, work and be active" is the vision on the basis of which the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council presented the new long-term strategy for the sustainable development of the Cypriot economy to the Parliamentary Committee on Financial and Budgetary Affairs, on Monday.