This working paper highlights the achievements of the Cypriot diplomacy and Nicosia's proactive engagement in the developments of the Eastern Mediterranean in the last two decades. Though this small island state has navigated a series of vicissitudes throughout its history, it has proven to be...

This working paper highlights the achievements of the Cypriot diplomacy and Nicosia's proactive engagement in the developments of the Eastern Mediterranean in the last two decades. Though this small island state has navigated a series of vicissitudes throughout its history, it has proven to be...

The Floods Directive (FD) established a framework for flood risk management. It foresees 6-yearly cycles aiming at the reduction of the adverse consequences associated with floods in the European Union (EU). The first cycle covered the period 2010-15. The second cycle covers the period 2016-21....

Cyprus has rolled out a comprehensive education and training reform package in the last decade, but its impact is yet to be seen. Cypriot students recorded among the sharpest deterioration in basic skills in the EU, leading to an underachievement rate of above 50%. They also show lower level of...

The Education and Training Monitor's country reports present and assess the main recent and ongoing policy development at all education levels in the 27 EU Member States. They give the reader more in-depth insight into the performance of a country as regards the EU-level targets agreed within...

The Republic of Cyprus (hereafter referred to as 'Cyprus') faces a significant and increasing risk of wildfires, as evidenced by recent large-scale fires. The island is becoming susceptible to extreme weather events, fueled by climate change. Despite being an island of less than 10,000 km²,...

The Republic of Cyprus (hereafter referred to as 'Cyprus') faces various natural hazards, including earthquakes. According to the National Risk Assessment (NRA) for the Republic of Cyprus, earthquakes pose the second greatest risk of high impact, following wildfires. Based on national and...

At the request of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) of Cyprus, a capacity development mission from the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) visited Nicosia during the period June 18 - July 1, 2024. The purpose of the mission was to review the...

Robust growth last year was driven by strong tourism, ICT sector expansion, and domestic consumption. And inflation decelerated despite some volatility. Activity is expected to moderate this year as consumption growth eases and exports are hit by rising trade tensions. Looking ahead, capital...