Archive 2021

By Stavros Nikolaou Though a large number of patients are presently in intensive care units (ICUs), the situation in state hospitals remains manageable, spokesperson for state health services organisation (Okypy), ...

Lebanon marked the first anniversary of the catastrophic Beirut port explosion on Wednesday, with residents expressing anger and sadness in a city where many are still in mourning and demanding ...

After three days of constant discussions, the strike Limassol port came to an end on Wednesday. In the morning, the unions and port operator DP World Limassol, signed the collective ...

By Stavros Nikolaou With the heat wave continuing to grip Cyprus, the labour ministry on Wednesday informed employers and the self-employed to suspend all work under direct sunlight exposure during ...

India is sending a naval task force to the South China Sea this month to expand security ties with friendly countries, officials said on Wednesday, signalling its intent to play ...

The outspoken woman seen on Facebook near the flames of the recent large fire tells THEO PANAYIDES about the dire situation facing stray animals in Cyprus The pictures were shared ...

By Elena Christodoulou On March 18, 2021, the Cyprus Parliament approved the draft bill of the Law of Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation (Law 205(I)/2012) (Law) implementing Directive 2018/822/EU (DAC6). ...

A group of people gathered outside the Nicosia district court early on Wednesday in support of Morphou Bishop Neophytos, there to defend himself for violating coronavirus decrees and holding a ...

UCLan Cyprus University has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Aradippou municipality to promote joint actions for education, culture and research. The memorandum is expected to reinforce the productive collaboration ...

China reported on Wednesday the most new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases since January as some cities stepped up restrictions, cut flights and increased testing to get to grips with an ...

Paphos police on Wednesday said they are investigating after a 41-year-old man reported he was beaten up by his four roommates. According to the man’s statement to the police, ...

A 39-year-old man who arrived in the country early on Wednesday was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting an underage girl 15 years ago. The man was arrested upon his arrival ...

Greek authorities told people in Athens to stay indoors on Wednesday as a wildfire raging uncontrolled north of the city covered the sky in a thick cloud of smoke. More ...

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of car arson that took place in Limassol back in April, police said on Wednesday. According to the authorities, a fire was set ...

A mission from the fire service and civil defence arrived in Greece Wednesday morning to help bring under control fires that have reached residential areas outside Athens. Fire service spokesman ...

Residents of Polis Chrysochous can apply for full and partial scholarships to three local universities, it was announced last week. In an announcement, Polis Chrysochou municipality said it is accepting ...

Turkish inflation jumped to 18.95 per cent in July, the country’s statistical authority announced on Tuesday. This is an increase from 17.53 per cent in June, and the highest rate of ...

Cyta’s new chairman of the board Michael Ioannides has officially assumed his duties, releasing an introductory statement about his new role. “The challenge, both for me and for all ...

China has imposed massive travel restrictions, including temporary closure of airports and travel alerts for citizens to other places across the country, to contain the spread of the Delta variant. ...

UK travellers to the European Union, and others from outside the union, will need a €7 electronic visa waiver by the end of next year, TTG reported on Wednesday. Rules to ...

“Despite Brexit, despite the pandemic, the export of business services from Cyprus to the UK seem to have continued at a normal rate,” says Marios Klitou, CEO of Baker Tilly ...

The statues create the ideal conditions for marine organisms to attach, providing the right environment to develop and create a rich artificial reef By Klelia Vasiliou I have always had ...

Cypriot and EU taxpayers lose out as Cyprus fails to properly apply VAT rules By Achilleas Demetriades About two weeks ago the European Commission announced that it was taking measures ...

The law regulating strikes in essential services has been a topic of political discussion since the Clerides presidency in the nineties, when disruptive industrial action at different state organisations was ...