Coronavirus: Four deaths, 493 new cases
Four deaths from coronavirus and 493 new cases were reported on Monday out of 33,583 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 1.47 per...
Nick Theodoulou
Campaign launched to boost cyber security
A cyber security information campaign was launched on Friday to increase awareness of protective measures online, with the police and banks among the participants. The...
Coronavirus: Case numbers remain very high, report shows (updated)
Cyprus’ cases over the past two weeks remain at exceedingly high levels with a rate of 1,403 per 100,000, according to the health ministry’s latest...
Coronavirus: Cabinet mulls tightening the noose, ombudswoman cautions against it
By Nick Theodoulou and Elias Hazou The cabinet may on Friday further tighten the grip on unvaccinated individuals by expanding the enforcement of the SafePass...
Coronavirus: SafePass to enter all shops under discussion
Reports indicate that the enforcement of the SafePass is likely to widen, set to encompass businesses with fewer than 20 people – likely including kiosks...
Coronavirus: Experts to discuss child vaccinations (Updated)
The debate over how to proceed, if at all, with the vaccination of children and young teenagers will be top of the agenda at Thursday’s...
Trilateral summit praises strengthened Greece-Cyprus-Jordan ties (Updated)
The further expansion and deepening of ties between Cyprus, Greece and Jordan were the focus of the trilateral meeting between the leaders of the three...
Coronavirus: One death, 851 new cases (Updated)
One death from Covid-19 and 851 new cases out of 71,959 PCR and rapid tests were announced on Monday, a positivity rate of 1.18 per...
Coronavirus: The great divide over vaccinations
Willingly or not, we all put up with text messages and curfew, but it’s vaccinations that have become the hill to die on The...
Arrested epidemiologist condemned Dias violence says lawyer
An epidemiologist who spoke at Sunday’s demonstration, a protest held primarily against the expanded SafePass requirements, is being held by police for eight days. He...
Increase in UK flights, Hermes Airports says
A significant increase in air travel to and from Britain has been recorded in the week since quarantine restrictions were lifted in the UK, Hermes...
Ayia Napa sees ‘steady growth’ in foreign visitors
A steady increase in tourist arrivals from abroad has led to a 30-40 per cent occupancy rate at Ayia Napa hotels, the town’s mayor said...
Coronavirus: New SafePass regulations from Tuesday
The decree enforcing the latest SafePass measures in all indoor and outdoor areas with more than 20 people comes into force on Tuesday. Beaches, parks,...
Famagusta mayor: most challenging time yet
The mayor of occupied-Famagusta said that the current period is the most challenging yet – not just for Varosha but for the whole of Cyprus....
Coronavirus: Five deaths including man aged 36, 1056 new cases (Updated)
Five deaths from Covid-19 and 1,056 new cases were reported on Monday out of 69, 464 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 1.52...
British bases on the look out for smugglers and migrants
Bases have invested heavily in staff and equipment By Nick Theodoulou Thermal cameras, 24 new personnel and around-the-clock patrols are the most visible results of...
Coronavirus: One day in, SafePass proves divisive
The fallout from the latest SafePass requirements continued on Friday with the divide proving particularly noxious ahead of the weekend. The council of ministers this...
Guterres green-lights Unficyp extension, is concerned over Varosha
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has recommended the renewal of Unficyp’s mandate for a further six months and has stated his concern over Turkish activity...
Coronavirus: no new deaths, 882 people test positive (Updated)
The health ministry announced that there had been no new deaths from Covid-19 on Friday, and that 882 people tested positive from 62,161 PCR and...
78-year-old killed in traffic collision in Xylofagou
A 78-year-old man died after the moped he was driving collided with a car in Xylofagou at around 9:45am on Thursday. This was the third...