Cypriot authorities managed to return 3,500 irregular immigrants in the first half of 2022, placing Cyprus as the top EU country in migrant send backs compared to its population, said Interior Minister Nicos Nouris.

The digital security authority issued online safety advice to businesses on Monday, citing a Eurobarometer report that showed more small and medium sized (SMEs) establishments in Cyprus fell victim to different types of cybercrime than the EU average.

The government spent an additional €2 billion in the past two and a half years to support the economy struck by the coronavirus pandemic, which subsequently suffered blows from the Ukraine war and sanctions on Russia.

The Health Ministry announced that the operation of rapid test centers in malls and supermarkets will end.

An initiative is underway to find and rescue historical material on the island’s primary and secondary schools with a view to setting up an educational history archive at the Cyprus research centre.

The butchers’ association on Tuesday warned that a 30% increase in the wholesale cost of veal and beef announced by cattle breeders will impact retail sales, with knock-on negative implications for both consumers and butchers.

Almost 1.2 million passengers travelled through Larnaca and Paphos airports in July, 82% of the traffic in pre-COVID 2019.

The finance ministry said on Thursday it may tax RES producers found to have earned windfall profits as a result of the high tariffs paid to them.

Last Friday could be described as a landmark day for two emblematic projects related to Akamas. They are projects aiming to improve the road network and establish visitors’ service points, through which the planning of the Agriculture Ministry for the Akamas National Forest Park is being implemented.

A survey of the jobs market has found hundreds of vacancies around Cyprus but most in low-paid occupations, also revealing that half of all workers on the island are paid €1,500 or less a month.