Cypriot scientists have discovered a recombinant strain of the HIV-1 virus circulating in Cyprus, collaborating with the Gregorios AIDS Clinic at Larnaca General Hospital.

Approximately 250,700 taxpayers had processed their individual income declarations so far this year, Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markidis told the Cyprus News Agency, adding that, compared to last year’s number of submissions, the percentage has now reached 90%.

For the first time, Palestinian tourists landed at Larnaca Airport on a flight of the Israeli private carrier, Arkia, which flew directly to Cyprus from Ramon, in southern Israel.

Since mid-July the newly re-operating ferry link between Cyprus and Greece, revived after a hiatus of 21 years, has been extremely well-received, shipping deputy minister Vassilis Demetriades said on Tuesday.

Energy Minister Natasa Pilides on Tuesday called the discovery of a natural gas field in the Cronos-1 well in Bock 6 “a very positive development for the country” but Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu lost no time calling for a share.

The creation of a Special Education Assessment Centre was decided by the Council of Ministers, at Monday’s meeting in Troodos with President Nicos Anastasiades.

The €5 million redevelopment of the main squares in Polis Chrysochous and Prodromi are moving ahead as planned.

The danger of monkeypox spreading among Cypriot society is real, warned the Health Ministry on Monday. Cyprus has so far reported four cases, all in August.

Cyprus’ Millennials and Generation Z struggle to make the dream of owning their home, forced to rent a roof over their head, in line with the European trend, argue real estate agents.

The cabinet has expanded the list of vulnerable groups that are entitled to sponsorship for the installation of photovoltaics and thermal insulation of roofs with eight additional categories.