In 2021, households in the European Union spent over 1035 billion euro (equivalent to 7.1% of total EU GDP) on ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU.This represents a share of 14.3…
Day: February 1, 2023
Minister notes programme supporting women entrepreneurs in Cyprus, applications approved exceed €10 mln
A total of 187 applications submitted by women were approved in 2021 for the amount of 10.6 million euros, in the framework of the New Entrepreneurship Programme covering the period 2021-2027, Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister, Natasa Pilidou said…
EU General Court rejects pleas by Foundation for Protection of Halloumi to annul decisions about Cypriot companies
The General Court of the European Union has rejected two pleas for annulment launched by the Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus named Halloumi, regarding two cases it had launched against the European Union Intellectual …
Labour Minister says he will not leave Ministry without prompting revision of strategy for third country nationals’ employment
Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos said on Wednesday that he will not leave the Ministry unless he has promoted a revision of the strategy for the employment of workers from third countries, stressing that this issue is the responsibility of the Council …
Retail trade turnover value significantly up in 2022, volume fails to keep up
The value of retail trade was up significantly in 2022 on an annual basis while the volume recorded a more modest increase, data released on Wednesday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus show.In particular, the Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade rec…
Cyprus significantly ahead in dealing with cancer but inequalities remain, Commission and OECD report says
Cyprus has made important progress towards dealing with cancer compared to other member states in the EU, as cancer mortality in the country is among the lowest in the EU, but there remain important socioeconomic inequalities in cancer screening, accor…
Inflation expected to drop in January in Cyprus and the wider eurozone, according to Eurostat estimate
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 8.5% in January 2023, down from 9.2% in December according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.Annual inflation in Cyprus is expected to fall to 6.8%, compared to…
Anastasiades visits Greece as President for the last time, thanks PM and President for close cooperation
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has expressed gratitude for Greece’s long-standing cooperation and support in meetings he had on Wednesday morning in Athens with Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sake…
President Anastasiades announces Cyprus’ donation of €2.5 mln to the Greek Air Force
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades announced that Cyprus will donate 2.5 million euros to the Greek Air Force as a gesture of solidarity after the death of two Greek pilots following the crash on Monday a Phantom fighter jet.Preside…
Minister of Agriculture outlines progress and future challenges for his successor
The positive prospects for the registration of Cyprus’ “red potato”, as a Protected Geographical Indication, was the latest development announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Kostas Kadis, during a press conference …
The first Accident and Emergency Department for Children is up and running on a pilot basis
?he first Accident and Emergency Department for Children is up and running at the Nicosia general hospital on a pilot basis since Monday, with Cyprus’ Health Minister, Michalis Hadjipantela, expressing satisfaction for the achievement of yet another go…
Justice, Labour and Welfare Ministries strengthen cooperation to combat human trafficking
Ministers of Justice and Public Order and Labour and Social Insurance Stephie Drakos and Kyriacos Koushos respectively spoke for zero tolerance for human trafficking, while Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Anastasia Anthousi spoke of the need for a co…