Coronavirus: over half of 13,000-plus Covid violators have not paid their fine
Just over half of all those booked for Covid-related infringements since the pandemic began in March, have not paid their fines, police have said. The...
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High dust levels recorded on Tuesday
The labour department has warned the public to limit where possible movement outdoors as high dust concentration has been recorded. Tuesday’s data shows that the...
Coronavirus: hunters plan to protest over ‘superficial Covid decisions’
The United Cyprus Hunters Association, a political party formed in 2018, is organising a demonstration against the lockdown measures which will impact their hunting season....
Ministry expanding health care for migrants
The health ministry is expanding access to various forms of health care, including psychological support, for those at the reception centres in Kofinou and Menoyia....
Coronavirus: Advisor says current spike will take a long time to remedy
Government health advisor Constantinos Tsioutis has warned that the current surge in coronavirus cases will take a long time to remedy – but recent measures...
Coronavirus: some leeway on mask edict
By Nick Theodoulou and Peter Michael Authorities were forced to clarify on Friday what wearing a mask in the open air actually entailed as police...
Coronavirus: So when should we wear a mask?
Those seeking clarification on when to wear a mask outdoors are unlikely to receive a clear, single answer as authorities are apparently interpreting Thursday’s decree...
Paphos clamping down on illegal parking
Paphos municipality said on Thursday it will be stepping up a campaign to stamp out illegal parking, taking special aim at those parked on pavements....
MPs push for progress on anti-stalking, harassment bill
An anti-stalking bill which seeks to address gaps in the law has been gathering dust since 2017, as the justice ministry has yet to make...
MPs preparing list of animals that can be sold as pets
A long-awaited list regulating which animals may be kept and sold as pets is being compiled, albeit with some unexpected inclusions. To the surprise of...
Illegal two floors of hotel will have to be demolished
The two floors which were illegally built at the Sun City project will have to be demolished, according to comments made by Interior Minister Nicos...
Coronavirus: 127 new cases on Wednesday, minister to brief cabinet (Update 2)
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou is expected to brief the cabinet on the current coronavirus situation on Thursday, as Wednesday’s 127 cases marked another steep rise...
Nicosia opens bids for old GSP stadium facelift
The old GSP stadium located in Nicosia’s urban centre is set to finally receive its facelift along with two underground parking lots. There are also...
Sun City project facing allegations it illegally built two extra floors
The Sun City project in Ayia Napa, in which the former Akel deputy Christakis Giovanis’ Giovani Group is involved, is facing allegations of illegally building...
Coronavirus: Cyprus climbing EU infections chart
With the steep rise in cases over the past week, Cyprus has seen its 14-day cumulative number of Coronavirus cases per 100,000 rise to 93.6,...
Limassol re-emerges as Covid-19 hotspot
Limassol has re-emerged as the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in Cyprus, with the city recording up to 80 per cent of cases on certain...
Two suspects now in custody for Limassol murder (Updated)
A second suspect, 24, was arrested on Friday for the murder of 36-year-old Iryna Hurskaya, following the arrest of main suspect Aistis Mikalauskas, 29, earlier...
Civil servants want return to remote work
The civil servants’ union Pasydy on Friday called for a return to remote work wherever possible within the public sector. The union’s call comes as...
Police issue warning over Facebook Messenger scam
The police cybersecurity unit has warned over a recent scam perpetrated via Facebook’s Messenger which can lead to users losing control over their account. In...
More arrests as two remanded over Dherynia demo
Two men, aged 25 and 27 were remanded for three days on Tuesday by the Famagusta district court in connection with police investigations into the...
