
Cyprus to Introduce Weather-Based Sailing Bans After Maritime Disasters
The Cypriot cabinet plans to implement sailing restrictions based on weather conditions and vessel size following the sinking of two boats off Cape Greco.
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The Cypriot cabinet plans to implement sailing restrictions based on weather conditions and vessel size following the sinking of two boats off Cape Greco.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved a new annual grant scheme for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students, a move welcomed by the Cyprus Union of Nursing Staff as a crucial step towards addressing nursing shortages.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved a new €1 million grant scheme to help households install or replace solar water heating systems, offering subsidies of up to €900 to reduce energy costs and promote renewable energy.

The Cypriot Cabinet approved 290 new positions for school assistants and chaperones for children with disabilities, along with an increase in social benefits.

The Cypriot cabinet has recommended that former prisons director Anna Aristotelous be placed on suspension once again, following a decision made during an extraordinary cabinet meeting.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved a compensation package of €35.6 million for farmers affected by foot and mouth disease, with five measures to be implemented to support them.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved an increase in the special allowance granted to all contract soldiers (Syop), raising it from €100 to €150, as announced by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas.

The Cypriot Cabinet has brought into force the law establishing the Cyprus Business Development Organisation and appointed its first board of directors, aiming to drive SME growth.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved €1.17 million in compensation for farmers whose crops, including avocados and citrus fruits, were damaged by extreme weather between 2025 and 2026.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved the development of a new Limassol Mall, concluding a lengthy process and paving the way for a major retail project, but also prompting warnings of potential traffic chaos.

The Cypriot Cabinet has approved a bill to mandate more balanced representation of women and men in senior decision-making bodies of listed companies, aligning corporate governance with EU equality rules.

Decisions made by the Cypriot cabinet on Tuesday have initiated the process to bring the country's first natural gas to market, according to Energy Minister Michael Damianos, marking a significant step in energy development.

The Cypriot Cabinet is set to be briefed on allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, as police continue investigations into digital material and prepare a criminal case linked to a figure known as ‘Sandy’.

The Turkish Cypriot cabinet was called to an emergency meeting over the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran by ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Saturday.

New members of the Cypriot cabinet are set to receive annual salaries of up to €78,000, as President Christodoulides prepares for a meeting with Erhurman on August 26.

The Cypriot Cabinet has approved the implementation of a new funding mechanism for publicly funded research organizations, which is set to be rolled out in 2027. Deputy Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou stated that this new mechanism aims to enhance research capabilities.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved an additional €6.35 million in support for livestock farmers affected by foot and mouth disease, with the Agriculture Minister reaffirming commitment to the sector's recovery.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved the disbursement of funds for a salary subsidy scheme aimed at hotel workers for April, contingent on participating hotels filing all necessary paperwork.

The Cypriot Cabinet has approved the development and production plan for the Kronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the importance of this approval.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening the police's Motorised Immediate Action Unit (MMAD), including the introduction of a points-based system favoring candidates with special forces backgrounds.