Nicosia: The Eastern Mediterranean Policy Note (EMPN) Issue 115, released by the University of Nicosia, addresses the circumstances of the Druze community in Syria following the Assad regime. The report, titled “The Druze of Syria After Assad: Security, Autonomy, and Regional Dynamics in a Post-Authoritarian Landscape,” explores the challenges and
Nicosia: The cabinet has given the green light to new employment schemes targeting 2,110 individuals, with a designated budget of 18 million euros. Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou made the announcement following the Wednesday cabinet meeting, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving the labour market and achieving full employment over the
Strasbourg: A written declaration addressing the ongoing illegal detention of five Greek Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus has been submitted by Pablo Hisp¡n, the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) political group in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). This initiative is supported by
Nicosia: Interest rate on house purchase loans recorded a decrease in July, while an increase was recorded on consumer rate, according to figures released Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus. According to Cyprus News Agency, the loan interest rate level in Cyprus is close to the respective median of
Nicosia: The number of registered unemployed individuals in Nicosia saw a significant decrease in August 2025, with a 4.3% reduction compared to the previous year, August 2024. This translates into 523 fewer unemployed persons, as reported by the Statistical Service. According to Cyprus News Agency, this decline in unemployment is
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued its forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, indicating that the region is currently experiencing seasonal low pressure. The atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast release was recorded at 1003 hPa. The weather is expected to remain mainly fine, with
