Cyprus are amongst the top 50 happiest countries in Europe according to a new index developed by scientists.

FinTech adoption rates rose to an average of 64% this year according to EY Global FinTech Adoption Index 2019. Emerging markets are leading the way with both China and India at 87%. Close behind are Russia and South Africa, both with 82% adoption. Among developed markets, the Netherlands (73%), the UK (71%) and Ireland (71%) lead in adoption, reflecting in part the development of open banking in Europe.

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), more specifically, blockchain, can offer endless possibilities to make Cyprus an investment destination, experts told a Blockchain Summit in Nicosia.

DP World Limassol was honoured with the 'Most Efficient Cruise Terminal' in the maiden MedCruise Awards.

Cyprus house prices rose 4.3% in the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, according to the House Price Index which went from 103.34 units to 107.78.

In 2018, Cyprus had the fourth largest population increase in the EU, according to figures issued by Eurostat recently, just before World Population Day (July 11).

Ryanair has announced a new Cyprus route to Beirut, Lebanon, with a three times weekly service commencing in October 2019 as part of its extended Paphos Winter 2019 schedule.

ΕU finance ministers (ECOFIN), convening in Brussels, in a recommendation package for Cyprus said it must reform the public sector, reduce toxic loans, focus on sustainable growth and improve efficiency of the justice system.

A ferry link between mainland Greece and Cyprus is expected to be operational by next summer while the government is mulling over similar agreements with other neighbouring countries, MPs heard recently.

Parliament recently began reviewing proposed changes to the law that would enable the government to extend the licences for companies exploring for hydrocarbons in the island’s economic waters.