House passes animal welfare law, beefs up protections and fines
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill amending the Animal Welfare Law, in particular beefing up protection for domesticated animals and introducing stiffer fines for abuse....
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Coronavirus: protocols for care homes to be stepped up
A team of health professionals will visit Climentio old people’s home in Nicosia to evaluate the medical condition of the 35 residents found positive for...
Coronavirus: Psychiatric patient released from cage after uproar
A patient at Athalassa psychiatric hospital who had to self-isolate in a room that was little more than a cage for days after testing positive...
Limassol police made 29 domestic violence arrests in two months (Updated)
The Limassol police unit tasked with investigating domestic violence cases responded to 180 complaints in two months and made 29 arrests, Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis...
Coronavirus: Trained volunteers to check nursing homes to make sure protocols put in action
A team of trained volunteers will start carrying out checks in nursing homes to make sure all protocols are being properly implemented, the health ministry...
Two arrests after stolen car crashes into others
Limassol police on Tuesday arrested two men, 34 and 21, on suspicion of stealing a car and causing two traffic accidents. The stolen car was...
More than 200 abused women and children in shelters this year
The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (Spavo) hosted 263 abused women and children in their three shelters across Cyprus...
Christmas trees going on sale November 30
The forestry department on Friday announced that real Christmas trees will go on sale starting November 30. Trees that have been cut as a result...
Coronavirus: concern over spread of cases in care homes (Updated)
The spread of Covid-19 in care homes is alarming, both the state health services organisation Okypy and members of the government’s scientific team said on...
Coronavirus: Teachers obliged to use video camera during online lessons
The office for the protection of personal data has given the green light for the use of video camera by teachers during online lessons, commissioner...
Met office issues thunderstorm warning
The met office has issued a yellow alert, warning of isolated thunderstorms, heavy rain and the risk of hail. The alert is in force from...
Coronavirus: Paphos councillor tests positive
A member of the municipal council of Paphos has tested positive for coronavirus, it emerged on Thursday. The confirmed case was identified on Wednesday. The...
Call for regular Covid-19 tests at care homes
Pensioners’ union Ekysy on Thursday asked for the frequent testing of residents and staff at nursing homes. The tests should be carried out for free,...
Coronavirus: Latsia school records 24 cases, parents ask that it close
Latsia Lyceum reported another seven coronavirus cases on Thursday, while another was reported at in the Gymnasium according to the mayor Christos Pittaras. Including the...
Police scouring social media, warn protest organisers against planning any demos
Police said on Thursday they had identified and warned certain members of the public who were planning to participate in demonstrations after the health minister...
Lack of video allows kids to log into class but shirk lessons
The absence of video during remote teaching means many students log in to lessons but are actually not there following them, the President of the...
Painting competition promotes data protection
High school students can participate in a painting competition for the protection of personal data in schools with a prize of up to €300. The...
Cypra fined €213,500 for 61 undeclared workers (Updated)
Cypra slaughterhouse has been fined €213,500 after authorities found 61 undeclared workers at its premises during an inspection relating to 92 staff who had tested...
Coronavirus: Another arrest following Limassol protests
Police on Tuesday arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of incitement in connection with last Saturday’s protests against measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus....
Mother launches fundraiser to bring abducted baby home
A young mother whose baby boy was abducted by his father has launched a fundraiser to raise money to pay for legal fees so that...
