Health officials in the Republic of Cyprus say recently detected clusters of the coronavirus in Limassol do not pose a direct threat to the community but warn the bug never went away and only more testing will show how widespread it may be in the southern town.

Sales of petroleum products fell by 25% in June this year compared to the same period in 2019, figures published by Cyprus’ statistical service on Monday revealed.

Cyprus confirmed on Monday it will welcome UK tourists from 1 August after placing the country on the safe entry list but in the secondary band where visitors need to provide a negative Covid-19 test.

Environmentalist and MP Charalambos Theopemptou on Sunday became the leader of the Green Party.

A small decrease of €4 million was recorded in total non-performing loans (NPLs) at the end of February 2020, compared to the end of 2019, according to data released on Friday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).

Oil & gas companies Chevron and Noble Energy have confirmed their interest in the Eastern Mediterranean and that their strategic plan has not changed as regards the exploitation of various licences they hold in the region, Cyprus’ Energy, Trade and Industry Minister Natasa Pilides has told CNA.

Cyprus is now one step closer to lifting its energy isolation after issuing the final building permit to EuroAsia Interconnector for the construction of the high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station in Cyprus to connect its electricity networks with Greece and Israel.

The government in the Republic of Cyprus is preparing for randomized tests across the island, after orphan cases began to emerge in Limassol where cases were also being detected through contact tracing.

Passengers need to regain confidence in travelling by air, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said on Thursday.

Cyprus was the only EU member state to post growth last month in the registration of heavy trucks, according to figures provided by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).