Cyprus is to become East Med data hub after Greece and Saudi Arabia agreed on a joint venture to lay undersea and land fibre optic data cable that will link Europe with Asia; the project has been named the East to Med data Corridor (EMC)

Paphos fishermen complained of a lack of support and limitations to their work imposed on them by the municipality and the Ports Authority; they asked better infrastructure and the creation of a dedicated area to directly sell their catch to the public

Thousands of people in danger at sea have been rescued and the Cyprus government intends to continue to carry out its duties and responsibilities effectively in the search and rescue area of the Republic of Cyprus, deputy migration minister Ioannides said

An extra Easter allowance for low-income pensioners was approved by the council of ministers, amounting to €3,3 million; the allowance has increased by 30% from 2024, amounts to €250, and will reach over 11.000 beneficiaries

The Aphrodite Rally motor race will go ahead on routes that avoid the Paphos forest and Natura 2000 protected areas, the Cyprus automobile association confirmed following consultations with the agriculture ministry after complaints were voiced