The World Shipping Day constitutes an opportunity to show appreciation to Seafarers, the unsung heroes who contribute to the smooth functioning of world trade, Deputy Minister for Shipping Vassilis Demetriades has said on the occasion of the World Ship…
Month: September 2021
Revenue from tourism increased significantly in July
Revenue from tourism reached €245.7 mn in July 2021 compared to €42.5 mn in July 2020, recording an increase of 478.1%, on the basis of the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service of CyprusAs compared to the revenue from …
NPLs decrease by €142 million in Q2, NPLs to total loans ratio down to 17.6%
Non-performing loans (NPLs) decreased by €142 million or 2.8% in aggregate at the end of June 2021, compared with the end of March 2021, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) said Thursday. “Total loans decreased by €242 million or 0.8% from €28.633 milli…
Industrial Output prices up 11.2% in August
The Index of Industrial Output Prices for August 2021 recorded an annual increase of 11.2%, according to a press release by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. The Index of Industrial Output Prices for August 2021 reached 110.0 units (base 2015=100), re…
Industrial production accelerates by 9.3% in January – July 2021
Industrial production accelerated by 9.3% for the period of January – July 2021, reflecting increased industrial activity compared with the respective period of 2020, which has been hampered by strict measures aiming to contain the spread of the Covid …
Cyprus reports 123 new Covid cases on Wednesday, no fatalities, 81 patients in hospitals
Cyprus reports 123 new Covid cases on Wednesday, no fatalities, 81 patients in hospitalsCyprus health authorities reported 123 new covid cases on Wednesday, bringing the total of covid infections since the outbreak of the pandemic to 120,143. No fatali…
The defence deal signed between Greece and France is a positive development, Nicosia says
Cyprus has described the bilateral defence deal signed between Greece and France as a positive development.Replying to a question by CNA, Government Spokesman, Marios Pelekanos, said that this deal is a positive development as Greece`s defence capabili…
We expect the implementation of what was agreed at New York meeting, Government Spokesman tells CNA
Nicosia expects that the agreement that was reached during the lunch which the UN Secretary – General, Antonio Guterres, hosted on Monday, in New York, for Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, for the appointme…
US ambassador nominee commits to speak out against Turkey’s violations in Cyprus
Nominee to become US ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake has committed to speak out both publicly and privately against Turkey’s UN violations in Cyprus.Flake was replying to a question by President of the US Senate Committee of Foreign Relations, Bob Mene…
Nicosia expects UNSG’s readout after Monday’s meeting in New York, Spokesman tells CNA
Nicosia expects the UN Secretary General`s readout about the informal meeting among Antonio Guterres, Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, that took place on Monday, in New York. Invited by CNA to comment on t…
UAE Ambassador speaks of high strategic value of UAE-Cyprus relations
UAE Ambassador to Cyprus Ahmed Ghanem Al Suwaidi has said that the leadership of our two countries is aware of the high strategic value of UAE-Cyprus relations and is continuously working to further develop and strengthen bilateral ties based on mutual…
Cruise ships arrivals in Limassol port nearly double in 2021, DP World Limassol says
Between January and August this year, a total of 36 cruise ships berthed at Limassol port compared to 19 in 2020, DP World Limassol has said, adding that it is expecting a surge in bookings in 2022. “As tourism continues to feel the impact of the pande…