Cyprus

Shortage of lifeguards in Kato Pyrgos will be addressed with a lifeguard workshop to cover staffing needs, as the reason for insufficient lifeguards on duty has been identified in a general lack of qualified professional

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has submitted its proposals for cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus on hydrocarbons, electricity, renewable energy and water to the UN

The country can become a regional educational, research and excellence centre and there is a targeted government policy for higher education, said President Anastasiades addressing the graduation ceremony of the University of Cyprus

Presidential candidate Achilleas Demetriades calls for widening of access to abortions and proposed the expansion of medical coverage under the national health scheme, which should include psychological support

The University of Cyprus Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering joined the growing number of critics and asked full transparency and unobstructed access to information on the Akamas development plan to assess its environmental impact

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)

Glamping and hostels as tourist accommodation options are expected to be regulated before summer by a bill forwarding it to the plenary for a vote; they should help attract a niche market, especially young visitors

Cyprus does not meet the terms and conditions to apply for NATO membership and will not apply for the moment, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said; the position is also taking into account Turkey’s reaction to Finland’s and Sweden’s accession

Sailor Pavlos Kontides is now first in the Laser World Rankings after winning the gold medal yesterday in the Laser category at the World Championships in Hyeres, France, the ‘Wimbledin of Sailing’

The cabinet has approved a six-month temporary urban planning permit to slaughterhouse in its effort to resolve the environmental issues related to noise and odors in the Mitsero-Kato Moni area

Health (36%), the country’s economy (35%), the rising cost of living and inflation (32%), immigration (28%) are the four most important issues facing Cyprus according to EU’s latest barometer, released on Wednesday

With a €1,2 billion budget works on the Larnaca marina and port development, the largest infrastructure investment in Cyprus, started after delays and failure to find investor; in the first 5 years all infrastructure, including a road, will be completed

Larnaca municipal skate park will officially open its doors to the public today, following a long-standing request from the residents