Cabinet has approved the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum which is a very important initiative by Egypt, Cyprus Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Tuesday.

Cyprus and Israel aim to cooperate for the promotion of the Eastern Mediterranean as a top cruise destination despite the temporary lack of progress due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cyprus’ Ministry of Labour’s expenditure exceeded €1 billion in the first seven months of 2020 on continued programmes aiming to support employment and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.