DBRS Says Greece and Cyprus Face Higher Geopolitical Risks Due to Reliance on Tourism, Shipping
Greece and Cyprus are more exposed than most EU economies to geopolitical shocks from the Middle East because of their heavy dependence on tourism and shipping, ratings agency Morningstar DBRS…
Consumers’ Group Says Heating‑Oil Users Unfairly Excluded From Tax Cut
The Cyprus Consumers Association has said that heating‑oil users are being treated unfairly after the government announced a temporary reduction in the excise tax on motor fuels but did not…
Cyprus Reports Hundreds of Air and Sea Violations by Turkey in Letter to UN
Cyprus has reported more than 300 airspace violations and dozens of naval incursions by Turkish forces in the first two months of the year, according to a letter sent to…
Cyprus Launches Nationwide Checks on Children’s Toys Ahead of Easter
The Consumer Protection Service has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting children’s toys ahead of the Easter holidays, aiming to remove unsafe products from the market. The campaign will run…
Cyprus Urges Farmers to Avoid Bee‑Toxic Sprays During Flowering Season
The Agriculture Department has urged farmers to avoid using bee‑toxic plant‑protection products during the flowering period, warning that such spraying is prohibited under national law. The advisory comes as fruit…
Cyprus Industrial Production Rises 3.7% in January, Driven by Electricity and Water Supply
Industrial production in Cyprus rose 3.7 percent in January compared with the same month last year, according to figures released by the Statistical Service. The Industrial Production Index reached 109.5…
Cyprus Approves Support Scheme for Pig Farmers Hit by Foot‑and‑Mouth Restrictions
The Cabinet has approved a financial support scheme for Cyprus’ pig‑farming sector to offset losses caused by restrictions imposed during recent foot‑and‑mouth disease control measures. Authorities said the outbreak response…
UN Cyprus: Press Release
UNFICYP PRESS STATEMENT The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns the incident which took place in the civil-use area of the UN buffer zone on Markou Drakou street…
Cyprus Approves New Fishing Regulations to Strengthen Marine Protection
Cyprus has approved a new set of fishing regulations aimed at strengthening the protection of marine species and sensitive coastal areas, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has said.…
SBA issue fireworks warning
The Sovereign Base Areas Police has revealed joint operations alongside the Cyprus Police, United Nations and His Majesty’s Customs and Immigration have taken place over the past month to deter…