Brussels: The European Union has taken a significant step in strengthening its preparedness for potential flu pandemics by signing a new joint procurement contract. This agreement, facilitated by the European Commission through the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, enables 17 countries to purchase up to 27,403,200 pandemic influenza vaccine

Lisbon: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides embarked on a diplomatic visit to Lisbon on Tuesday morning, where he held a significant meeting with Portuguese Prime Minister Lu­s Montenegro at the Prime Minister’s Office. This visit is part of a broader diplomatic tour as Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the

Nicosia: Cypriot banks reported a net decrease of pound 66.3 million in deposits and a significant increase of pound 429.9 million in loans for March 2025, according to data released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus, with the annual loan growth rate accelerating to 3.1%. According to Cyprus

Nicosia: Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology and Chairman of the National Committee for Artificial Intelligence, Demetris Skourides, held a series of contacts in Singapore in the context of Cyprus’ first participation in the GITEX Asia 2025 exhibition. According to Cyprus News Agency, from 23 to 25 April, Cyprus

Nicosia: Revenue from tourism reached pound 79.7 mn in February 2025, recording an increase of 22.4% as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (pound 65.1 mn), while the first two months of the year the annual increase reached 35%. According to Cyprus News Agency, for the period

Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, indicating that a weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the region. The forecast covers a period from 1200 on April 29, 2025, until 1200 on April 30, 2025, and applies to an area extending