Tourists from Switzerland, USA, Norway and Austria spent the most per capita during their holidays in Cyprus in October, with an average expenditure of more than €1,000, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Friday.In October 2022 r…
Month: December 2022
Newly elected Archbishop Georgios tells CNA he will continue the legacy of his predecessor
Newly elected Archbishop Georgios will continue the legacy of his predecessor, he told CNA on Saturday.In an interview, the new primate of the Greek orthodox church on the island also said that he will seek for all people in Cyprus to enjoy the human r…
Christmas supermarket sales at pre-pandemic levels while small businesses struggle
Retail sales during the Christmas season reached pre-pandemic levels, the executive secretary of the Supermarkets’ Association of Cyprus told CNA. At the same time, Pancyprian Organisation of Professional Craftsmen and Shopkeepers (CyCPOVEK) told CNA t…
Anniversary of EU historic milestones in 2023
The European Commission today posted on its official Twitter account important anniversary historic milestones, for European Union history enthusiasts, that will be celebrated in 2023.As it notes, 2023 will be the 70th anniversary of the joint coal and…
Sweden at the helm of the Presidency of the Council of the EU
From Sunday, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union officially begins, which will last from January 1 to June 30, 2023.Posting on Saturday on its official Twitter account, the European Council bid farewell to the Czech Presidency a…
UN Secretary-General expected to submit by 3 January 2023 report on his Good Offices in Cyprus
The UN Secretary-General is expected to submit by 3 January 2023 a report on his Good Offices, in particular on progress towards reaching a consensus starting point for meaningful results-oriented negotiations leading to a Cyprus settlement.According t…
National Minimum Wage in effect in Cyprus for the first time in January
The implementation of the National Minimum Wage starts from the first day of 2023, when the decree of the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Kyriacos Koushos is set to be in effect. The National Minimum Wage is set at €940, while for the first si…
PRESS RELEASE – BW – American Express Opens 16,000 Square Foot Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
American Express Opens 16,000 Square Foot Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International AirportThe lounge is double in size with a new menu from James Beard Award-nominated Executive Chef Ravi Kapur and locally sourced wine curated by Centurion Loung…