Remand as Cyprus battles “most devastating fire” (photos) (Update 2)
A 67-year-old man was remanded at Limassol district court on Sunday for eight days in relation to the fire raging across Limassol and Larnaca that is now counting four people ...
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Four dead after fire, communities now deemed safe, authorities counting cost of damages (Update 6)
Though authorities remained alert until all flames were obliterated, deputy government spokeswoman Niovi Parissinou said on Sunday that all communities were now deemed safe.
“After the effective fight of Greek ...
Cyprus marks two years since Gesy implementation
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Sunday praised the country’s national healthcare system (Gesy) for providing equal and quality services to citizens as Cyprus marks two years since its implementation.
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US ambassador to Cyprus expresses hope for future relations
US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber expressed her optimism that relations with Cyprus would continue to develop and flourish in an Easter video message she shared on Saturday.
This spring, “...
Coronavirus: thousands grieving, stick to measures, epidemiological team says
Cyprus’ epidemiological team in an open letter to the public on Saturday called on citizens to adhere to the measures.
“We appeal to you, our fellow citizens in full honesty, ...
Coronavirus: portal opens on Saturday for those aged 61-70
The vaccination portal for people aged 61-70 will open on Saturday at 3pm until Sunday 8pm, the health ministry announced.
These appointments will be offered the AstraZeneca vaccine with the ...
Coronavirus: almost 30% has received vaccine, SMS to stay after lockdown
There are no thoughts on scrapping the SMS requirements for leaving the house once lockdown measures are set to be lifted on May 10, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Saturday.
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Workers’ rights a top priority for the government, labour minister says
Tackling the consequences of the pandemic on workers is of the utmost importance for the government, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Saturday in a speech marking May Day.
The ...
In May Day speech, Akel calls on workers to fight back for their rights
Akel general secretary Andros Kyprianou pledged to continue defending the rights of the working people who are the backbone of the economy and producers of wealth, in a speech on ...
Paphos oil refinery too dangerous to access after fire (update 2)
An oil refinery in Paphos was up in flames on Friday night with four fire trucks on the scene until the fire was out, spokesman for the service Andreas Kettis ...
Blood bank issues plea for donations, supplies dangerously low
The blood bank on Sunday issued a plea for donations as supplies are dangerously low, a health ministry bulletin said.
Due to a number of people being in self isolation ...
Coronavirus: Where to get tested on Monday
A total of 56 rapid test sites will operate across the island on Monday, the health ministry announced.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Coronavirus: Demonstrations outside presidential palace and police HQ
Around 50 people gathered outside the presidential palace on Sunday to demonstrate against vaccines, police said on Sunday.
The demonstration took place between 12-1pm from members of a group called ‘...
Coronavirus: situation for tourism ‘will get even worse’ with new lockdown measures (Update)
The chairman of the Paphos hotel association called on the government on Sunday to use targeted measures for the pandemic instead of the lockdown, if there are any hopes for ...
Coronavirus: 20% of people in Cyprus got first jab, portal opens for age 43-44
A total of 20 per cent of the population in Cyprus has received the first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine, the health ministry announced on Sunday.
Specifically, as of April 23, there ...
Anastasiades flies to Geneva on Monday ahead of Cyprob talks
President Nicos Anastasiades is slated to travel to Geneva on Monday morning for negotiations on the Cyprus problem, while thousands of demonstrators on Saturday marched for peace ahead of the ...
Coronavirus: police officers attacked after breaking up Paphos party (Update 2)
Four people were arrested on Sunday morning after two police officers were attacked and needed hospital treatment, after they tried to break up a party in Paphos.
The four, aged 25, 26 ...
Coronavirus: Almost 200 people booked for violating measures
A total of 195 citizens and four businesses were booked for violating Covid-19 measures in the past 24 hours, police announced on Sunday.
According to the Cyprus News Agency, between 6am on ...
Teenagers charged after 200 firecrackers seized in Larnaca
Two teenage boys found with over 200 firecrackers and a flare in Larnaca were charged in writing on Sunday.
According to police, the boys, aged 13 were spotted around 4pm on Saturday ...
Akel leader calls former Greek minister an attention-seeking liar
Akel leader Andros Kyprianou on Sunday branded Greece’s former Foreign Minister Nicos Kotzias a liar, over claims the latter made in an interview published on Sunday, that eventually had ...
Coronavirus: schools gearing up to reopen for primary and final year students
Some 60,000 students are returning to government schools on Monday, as the next phase of relaxed measures come into force, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said in an interview on Sunday.
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Coronavirus: Cultural sector getting €9m in support, minister says
Thousands of people working in the cultural sector are being supported by the government through an additional €4m approved by cabinet earlier this week, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said in ...
Gender pay gap in Cyprus still a problem, Labour Minister says
Cyprus ranks 9th across the EU in relation to the gender pay gap, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Sunday noting that although there has been much improvement, there is ...