The IMO chief has described Cyprus as one of the most successful shipping states with a significant contribution to global shipping, according to Shipping Deputy Minister Vassilios Demetriades.

Cyprus continues to top the list of EU countries with the most tests per 100,000 population, and is third as regards vaccinations, the health ministry said on Monday.

Cypriot hoteliers were hopeful on Tuesday that tourism would slowly recover this year after tour operators in the UK reported a surge of around 600% in holiday bookings, with Cyprus among the top destinations.