Central Bank of Cyprus governor Constantinos Herodotou has sent a letter to banks and credit acquisition companies regarding short term loan restructurings and fee transparency, calling on their CEOs to assist in the conclusion of viable loan restructuring.

“World Maritime Day is a chance to show our appreciation to the unseen heroes who contribute to the ceaseless operation of world trade,” Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Vassilios Demetriades said on Thursday.

Efforts are underway to inaugurate a unit dedicated to combating deadly diseases as there are fears that the healthcare system is not yet prepared for to handle the outbreak of such a rare event.

Cyprus Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that the online portal for the arrangement of vaccination appointments against COVID-19 with the 3rd dose, will be available as from Monday, October 4, at 9 a.m. The Vaccination Portal will be available for people aged 80 years old and over.

The halloumi PDO (protected designation of origin) is a “protective shield,” Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Friday as the cheese entered the European Commission’s register for PDO and protected geographical indications.

The old-age dependency ratio in the EU has increased noticeably in the last 20 years according to data released by Eurostat. According to the same data, the ratio of older compared to younger persons remains low in Cyprus.

The US Embassy held a reception last week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright program.

A delegation of Cypriot representatives travelled to London this week to promote Cyprus as a European jurisdiction in which investment funds and fund management companies can be registered.

Buoyed by the tourism and retail sectors, the Cypriot economy continued to be on an upwards trajectory in August according to a report by the University of Cyprus Economic Research Centre.

Public school students are set to gain greater access to the French language following an agreement that has been signed which facilitates exams to acquire a diploma set by France’s education ministry.