public health expenditure

Cyprus Residents’ International Travel Expenditure Surges in 2022

In 2022, Cyprus residents spent a whopping €1.39 billion on international travel, a significant surge from previous years, with 1,234,615 trips recorded, marking a 162.1% increase from 2021. This rebound in travel postCOVID19 indicates a strong recovery and pentup demand for global mobility among Cypriots.

healthcare financing fund misappropriation

Patients’ Association Worried Over Gesy Funds

By Demis Papadopoulos

The Cyprus Patients’ Association (Osak) is worried about the potential misuse of funds in the General Health System (Gesy). They are concerned that legal changes may divert healthcare funds to nonhealthcare uses, despite laws prohibiting this, and are advocating for a sustainable Gesy focused on patient welfare.