Two new photovoltaic parks financed by RCB Bank have been successfully connected to the national grid, adding another 7.5MW to Cyprus’ renewable energy capacity.

The tourism minister is managing expectations for the Republic of Cyprus after tour operators made clear they would send British tourists to countries where PCR tests were not required.

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The Cyprus government has spent half a billion euros to safeguard jobs and boost liquidity amid the crisis sparked by the coronavirus outbreak, Minister of Labour Zeta Emilianidou has said, adding that the government is considering incentive schemes for companies that hire jobless persons.

House President Demetris Syllouris met on Tuesday with ministers and academia representatives to discuss the establishment of an agency to promote the tertiary education sector both in Cyprus and abroad.

The Republic of Cyprus is moving forward with opening a public bid for the country’s 5G network, with permits expected to be approved before the year is out.

Health authorities said on Tuesday they were ramping up screening at airports in a bid to catch infected people early as flights to the island increase.

The health ministry said Monday it was extending its screening programme for workers in venues that opened recently as part of the government decision to ease restrictions until August 12 because of lack of response.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced Monday a highly anticipated new route to Larnaca starting on 3 October.

The Health Ministry on Tuesday issued a revised list of countries regarding their epidemiological risk as regards coronavirus for travel purposes, moving Serbia from Group B to Group C and Australia from Group A to Group B.