EY Cyprus releases the first EY Business Leaders’ Confidence Barometer that measures the market sentiment across key industries in Cyprus

Building permits increased by 30.3% in the first five months of the year, compared with the same period of 2020, the Statistical Service announced on Friday.

The Ministry of Health has issued revised guidelines for the self isolation of confirmed Covid-19 cases, noting that from August 7, 2021 all confirmed cases receive a link and access codes via sms on the mobile phone they gave upon sampling, to access and complete an electronic form where they are required to check their personal information, report their contacts and their General Practitioner (GP), in order to get the release certificates when their quarantine period is completed.

Up until August 6th, a total of 67.8% of Cyprus` adult population concluded its vaccination scheme and 75.5% got the first jab, according to figures released on Saturday by the health ministry.

In July, Cyprus prices rose for the fourth month in a row, as the consumer price index rose 4.04% year-on-year, following a 3.14% increase in June.

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it has approved additional funding of €2.7 billion to support the recovery of Spain, Italy and Cyprus.

The European Commission has approved the modification of seven Operational Programmes  for the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund in Cyprus, Spain and Italy under REACT-EU for a total of €2.7 billion.

A higher concentration of traces of Covid-19 genetic material was found in Larnaca’s wastewater system between March and April than in May to June, the town’s Sewerage Board announced on Thursday.

Cyprus hotels will be paying for tourists’ rapid tests to mitigate the impact on the tourism sector following a government decision for all unvaccinated visitors to test for Covid-19 after seven days on the island.

Cypriot scientist Dr Despina Serghides has won a place in the list of 12 internationally recognized “Life-Pioneers” in the section ‘Energy, Buildings and Sustainable Cities for her contribution to the global promotion of renewable energy sources.