Coronavirus: Poll shows most support tough government measures
By Andria Kades Fifty seven per cent of people completely agree with the measures the government has taken so far surrounding the covid-19 outbreak, while...
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Coronavirus: Glimmer of hope for students trapped in the UK
The union of Cypriot students in the UK, (Efek), said on Saturday that they had received assurances from Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides that announcements would...
Climate biggest threat to water supply says Nicosia board on World Water Day
Water is a source of life and should be accessible to everyone, director of the Nicosia waterboard said on Sunday, marking World Water Day. In...
Coronavirus: Appeal for calm in the north
‘Health minister’ in the north Ali Pilli appealed to the public not to leave the house on Sunday, urging them to contact authorities if they...
Coronavirus: 11 new cases confirmed on Sunday
Eleven new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Cyprus, the health ministry announced on Sunday, bringing the total up to 95. The new cases concern...
Coronavirus: Paphos ups chloride in water supply
Paphos municipality said on Sunday they had ordered a permissible increase in chloride levels in the city’s water supply to ensure any microorganisms are removed...
Union says people threatened with wage cuts if can’t work from home
The Equality (Isiotita) union on Sunday claimed it had received complaints that people have been threatened with losing their salary if they cannot work from...
Coronavirus: One patient transferred to Famagusta hospital, some may leave
A patient from Paphos general hospital who tested positive for covid-19 was transferred on Sunday to the Famagusta general hospital. The hospital in Famgusta operates...
Remand for Limassol car arson
Limassol district court on Sunday remanded a 19-year-old man for five days in connection with an arson investigation. According to police, early on Saturday morning,...
Coronavirus: Chinese ambassador expresses sadness
Ambassador of China to Cyprus Huang Xingyuan has expressed his sadness over the growth of confirmed covid-19 cases and said he hoped supplies would arrive...
Coronavirus: Paphos and Limassol hospitals to remain closed on Sunday (updated)
Paphos general hospital remained closed on Sunday while contact tracing continues, head of the nephrology department said on Sunday, after a nurse tested positive a...
Coronavirus: Application procedures for state support set to be rolled out this week
Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou appealed to all employers not to fire staff and instead turn to government support schemes, application procedures for which will be...
Coronavirus: Petrol stations report 40 per cent drop in sales
Petrol stations have observed a drop in sales of around 40 per cent since the outbreak of Covid-19, it was reported on Sunday. Though Head...
Coronavirus: anti-malaria drug in high demand, pharmacies say prescription only
Chloroquine was high in demand in pharmacies on Friday, after US President Donald Trump touted the drug as a “tremendous promise” in the fight against...
Coronavirus: new decree regulates shopping hours to help vulnerable
A new decree aimed at protecting vulnerable groups, published Friday evening provides that effective Saturday, March 21, supermarkets and pharmacies will be open exclusively for...
Coronavirus: frenzy of last-minute repatriation flights as lockdown approaches
A total of 255 people were repatriated back to Cyprus by 5pm on Friday and taken to designated quarantine locations. Passengers arrived at Larnaca airport from Kiev, Moscow,...
Coronavirus: Supermarkets insist they’re well-stocked
Supermarkets are adequately stocked up and the supply chain is operating smoothly, stakeholders said on Friday, after rumours of a curfew caused more panic-buying a...
Coronavirus: Amid chaos, life-saving bone-marrow graft flown out to Frankfurt
In the midst of chaos and panic surrounding Covid-19, a bone marrow graft was transferred from Larnaca airport to Germany, Hermes airport said on Friday....
Nicosia taxi drivers postpone strike
The Nicosia taxi association announced on Sunday they would postpone a scheduled four-hour strike scheduled for Monday. Set to take place between 6:30am to 10:30am,...
Cyprus to send security forces to Greece amidst border clashes
Cyprus will send security forces to Greece to help it protect its borders, government spokesman Kyriakos Kousios announced on Sunday. The development came after President...
