Cyprus Casinos reopened to customers for the first time in six months as the island unlocks from Covid-19 restrictions.

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has called on the new parliament after elections as well as industry leaders to support an ambitious €4.4 billion economic stimulus plan, saying it will lead the country into a new era.

Use of the internet by older Cypriots is at similar levels as the EU average, with 58% of the 65 to 74-year age group saying they had gone online, close to the EU27 average of 61%, according to Eurostat on Monday.

The more people getting vaccinated the lower the number of cases and hospitalisations, the health ministry said on Sunday citing the latest epidemiological data.

Revenue of up to €70 million is expected from the launch of cruises by Jewel of the Seas of Royal Caribbean from Limassol port starting July 10.

Hotels across the island are opening their doors this week, offering discounts to Cypriots, following the easing of lockdown that banned hotel stays for residents.

Eight thematic cycling routes in Larnaca have been revised and digitalised to encourage people to use them, the Larnaca tourism board said on Friday.

A SafePass will no longer be required for outdoor activities, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou announced on Friday as part of further relaxations of measures.

Cyprus’ positivity rate has dramatically reduced from about 1.2% to 0.2%, the weekly national report showed on Friday, and according to the health ministry that is due to a combination of lockdowns and vaccinations.

The Deputy Ministry of Research and Innovation has decided not to proceed with the digitalisation of the Safe Pass (Cyprus immunity certificate), but to directly implement the Green Pass (European digital immunity certificate), which is being prepared by the European Union and is expected to be implemented in June.