Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry Natasa Pilides, presented Friday the strategy of the Ministry for a rapid transition to a green economy, aiming to reach an economy of low to zero emissions by 2050.

There is an urgent need for inexpensive new technologies which enable fast and reliable detection of viruses. The coronavirus pandemic has clearly highlighted this as the tiniest germ has upset societies globally.

The BeSafe incentive scheme to convince youths to vaccinate unveiled on Friday has been posted on the website https://www.presidency.gov.cy/cypresidency/besafe.nsf/home/home?Openform and features a range of offers. It is also available on www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus).

The health ministry on Saturday announced contact numbers for citizens who wish to reschedule their appointment for the second dose of Covid-19 vaccines.

Half a million people in Cyprus have got their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to updated figures released by the health ministry on Saturday.

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela announced stricter measures effective next Tuesday in the Republic of Cyprus, making Safe Pass a requirement across the board but questions still remained over supermarket, bakeries, and other shops selling necessity goods.

Researchers from STARC (the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre) of the Cyprus Institute have created a replica of a mediaeval metal cross of the Maronite Church of the Holy Cross in the Karpas.

The citizens' response on the first day of operation of the walk-in vaccination clinics has exceeded our expectations, Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantelas has said.

Cyprus’ path to recovery “must and will” be aligned to sustainable development goals` Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has said.

A decree by the Cypriot government dictating that all businesses give their employees additional annual leave for vaccinations increases costs for businesses, but many are willing to accept these expenses if they lead to an end to the pandemic crisis.