First woman appointed as Permanent Representative of Cyprus to UN
Ambassador Olympia Neocleous has become the first woman to be accredited as Permanent Representative of Cyprus since the establishment of the Permanent Mission of the...
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Coronavirus: rapid testing sites for Monday
The health ministry announced on Sunday a total of 57 rapid test sites for Monday. The testing is largely necessary for access to locations which...
Lifeguards call on authorities to stop cutting corners after woman drowns
A 60-year-old woman drowned at Protaras beach on Friday, Cyprus’ committee of professional lifeguards said on Sunday. In a statement, it called on authorities to...
North slams UN Security Council statement on Varosha
The ‘presidency’ in the north accused on Sunday the UN security council of bowing to pressure from Greece and Greek Cypriots. It said the decision...
Coronavirus: new Paphos walk-in vaccination clinic gains traction
A total of 100 citizens got a vaccine at the new Paphos walk-in vaccine clinic, it was announced on Sunday. Housed at the former district...
Three more arrested over Dias group attack
Three more people were arrested in connection to the attack on Dias media group that took place last week, police said on Sunday. The three,...
Coronavirus: rapid testing sites for Monday
A total of 59 free rapid test locations will operate on Monday, the health ministry announced as unvaccinated workers must ensure a weekly negative coronavirus...
Psychological help for people affected by Cyprus’ fires
Psychological help and support will be offered to those who have been affected by the raging fires, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said. Four people have...
Free help available for animals affected by Cyprus’ fires
The Pancyprian veterinary association announced on Sunday that as a result of the extensive destruction of the fires on the island, free care would be...
Stephanos Stephanou elected as Akel’s new secretary-general with 72% of votes
Akel’s Stephanos Stephanou was elected on Sunday as the new secretary-general of the party, replacing Andros Kyprianou who has held the post since 2009. He...
Remand for Pyrgos fire
A 25-year-old man was remanded for five days at Limassol district court on Sunday in connection with a fire at the Pyrgos community on Saturday....
Anastasiades calls Cyprus fires ‘worst tragedy since invasion’ (Update 2)
The ongoing fire in Cyprus is the worst tragedy the island has faced since the invasion, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday. The fire has...
Remand as Cyprus battles “most devastating fire” (photos) (Update 2)
A 67-year-old man was remanded at Limassol district court on Sunday for eight days in relation to the fire raging across Limassol and Larnaca that...
Four dead after fire, communities now deemed safe, authorities counting cost of damages (Update 6)
Though authorities remained alert until all flames were obliterated, deputy government spokeswoman Niovi Parissinou said on Sunday that all communities were now deemed safe. “After...
Cyprus marks two years since Gesy implementation
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Sunday praised the country’s national healthcare system (Gesy) for providing equal and quality services to citizens as Cyprus marks two...
US ambassador to Cyprus expresses hope for future relations
US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber expressed her optimism that relations with Cyprus would continue to develop and flourish in an Easter video message she...
Coronavirus: thousands grieving, stick to measures, epidemiological team says
Cyprus’ epidemiological team in an open letter to the public on Saturday called on citizens to adhere to the measures. “We appeal to you, our...
Coronavirus: portal opens on Saturday for those aged 61-70
The vaccination portal for people aged 61-70 will open on Saturday at 3pm until Sunday 8pm, the health ministry announced. These appointments will be offered...
Coronavirus: almost 30% has received vaccine, SMS to stay after lockdown
There are no thoughts on scrapping the SMS requirements for leaving the house once lockdown measures are set to be lifted on May 10, Health...
Workers’ rights a top priority for the government, labour minister says
Tackling the consequences of the pandemic on workers is of the utmost importance for the government, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Saturday in a...