President optimistic for 2022, refers to pandemic, reforms and Cyprob
President Nicos Anastasiades has expressed optimism that the new year ahead will be one of “creativity and hope”. In his televised address for the New...
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December rainfall 170 per cent above average
Rainfall in December has by far exceeded the average precipitation for the month, head of the meteorological department Kleanthis Nicolaides said on Friday. According to...
Time’s up for traffic offenders as cams go live
From Saturday, the grace period for people caught on traffic cameras will be over and fines will be issued for offenders. Police remind the public...
Public urged not to disturb seals in Napa
The fisheries department on Thursday urged people not to disturb seals after reports of sightings of members of the Monachus monachus population in the Ayia...
Around 100 Turkish Cypriots interviewed for jobs in south of the island
Around 100 Turkish Cypriots were interviewed this week for jobs in the hotel industry, while procedures will continue next year for the construction sector, a...
Assault after dog complaint
Police on Thursday said they were looking for a 40-year-old man from Paphos who was accused of assaulting and injuring a neighbour, 53, after the...
Coronavirus: Tighter controls on big events, more to work remotely (Updated)
Rapid tests not older than 24 hours will be mandatory for attending weddings and other such events, while dancing is banned, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas...
Coronavirus: Five deaths, infections top 3,000 (Updated)
Five deaths and a record 3,002 new infections from coronavirus were announced on Wednesday. The five deaths were three women aged 74, 77 and 94...
Coronavirus: Health commissioner urges new year gift of vaccination
The best gift one can give their loved ones for the new year is to get vaccinated, EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said on Wednesday....
State been supplying north with electricity since Thursday
The government has been transferring electricity to the north since last week to help meet needs during peak hours, it was reported on Tuesday. According...
