On the basis of the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, Cyprus’ revenue from tourism reached EUR104,2 million in November 2021 compared to EUR6,6 million in November 2020 and EUR95,0 million in November 2019.
Building upon the successful legacy of their strong and long-standing bilateral ties, and based on the outcomes of the first Meeting of the Joint Committee between the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 11, 2020, it has been decided to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries, with the aim of elevating their current bilateral relations to new and strategic heights, amplifying and deepening existing areas of cooperation, and exploring new avenues of collaboration in various fields.
On January 01, 2021, the median age of the EU’s population hit 44.1 years, 0.2 years more than in 2020. It increased by 2.5 years (on average by 0.25 years per annum) from 41.6 years in 2011. This means that half of the EU’s population was older than 44.1 years, while the other half was younger.
The contract for the provision of services for the development of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SVAK) for the wider urban area of the free Province of Famagusta (consultancy services for the development of a sustainable urban mobility) was signed on February 10, at Ayia Napa City Hall (SUMP) for the greater urban area of the Famagusta District.
Yiannis Karousos, minister of transport, communications & works, Cyprus, marked the completion of the upgrades at the Archaeological Museum of the Larnaka District during his visit to the fully renovated wings, and in the presence of the mayor of Larnaca, the presidents of Larnaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Larnaka Tourism Board, members of Parliament of the Larnaca and Ammochostos regions, as well as officers of the Department of Antiquities and members of the local media.
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) welcomes the re-appointment of its deputy director general, Alexandros Josephides, as ‘International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Goodwill Maritime Ambassador’ for Cyprus, for the period 2022-2023.
Larnaca Tourism Board has announced their cooperation with the owner company of the unique architectural and cultural heritage mansion of Larnaca, the Edem Traditional House.
The Department of Antiquities, of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, as part of the public awareness campaign on childhood cancer, which is carried out by the Cyprus Association for Children with Cancer and Related Diseases ‘One Dream, One Wish’ on the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day on February 15, lit up Paphos Castle in gold. This was carried out during the period of February 15-22.
In an report released in late 2021, the UNIC Medical School Careers & Alumni Office reported that 99,8 percent of medical school graduates between 2015 and 2021, (599 out of 600), have been offered positions at over 200 medical centres around the world for residency training, internships, and research.
Giannis Karousos, Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Cyprus, on February 04, participated in the Air Transport Summit held by the French Presidency of the EU, in Toulouse.