In 2021, ‘Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels’ represented a quarter (25.0%) of EU household expenditure and 17.1% of household expenditure in Cyprus, according to Eurostat, the statistic service of the EU.Compared to 2020, this category s…
Day: January 6, 2023
Smart traffic lights to be installed in Nicosia and Limassol, Transport Minister says
Minister of Transport, Giannis Karousos, announced today that a total of 125 smart traffic light systems will be installed in both Nicosia and Limassol, aiming to tackle the traffic congestion issues in the cities.Speaking to the Press after Epiphany c…
Cyprus annual inflation rate drops to 7,6% in December 2022 according to Eurostat flash estimate
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 9.2% in December 2022, down from 10.1% in November according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.The annual inflation rate in Cyprus was expected to drop to 7.6% i…
Photiou says they have information that might lead to burial sites of missing persons in occupied areas
Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou said Friday that they have information and evidence that might lead to burial sites of missing persons in the occupied areas, adding that the majority of the mass graves are situated around Keryneia.He wished 20…
FM to pay Berlin working visit
Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides is traveling to Berlin next Sunday for a working visit, following an invitation by his counterpart.A press release by the MFA says that Kasoulides will hold a meeting with FM of Germany Annalena Baerbock on Mo…
Health Minister and scientific committee will reassess COVID situation in Cyprus on Tuesday
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela and members of the scientific committee will review the pandemic situation in Cyprus following the new outbreak in China and will decide if any measures will be taken.The meeting is set to take place at 300pm Tuesd…
Cyprus reports 4 deaths and 3.598 new COVID cases last week, 90 people in hospital and positivity rate at 5,81%
Cyprus Health Ministry announced that last week 4 deaths and 3.598 new COVID cases were reported. At the same time 90 people are getting treatment in hospitals while positivity rate now stands at 5.81%.The deceased are 3 males and one female aged from …