Man remanded after purposefully running another down
A 43-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Wednesday in connection with a hit and run in Paphos last month which police are treating as murder attempt against two ...
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Tensions rise at National Council meeting (updated)
Main opposition Akel lambasted the government on Wednesday for its policy on the Cyprus problem as President Nicos Anastasiades outlined his proposal over a possible restoration of the 1960 constitution to ...
What should you keep in mind for silent auctions: The essential Do’s & Don’ts
The positive impact of an eminent silent auction on a nonprofit organization is beyond doubt. Silent auctions provide a tremendous revenue boom to your fundraising as well as act as ...
Oil slick is heading back towards Syria (Updated)
A massive oil slick which had been expected to hit Cape Apostolos Andreas in the Karpasia peninsula is now heading back to Syria, Turkish Cypriot authorities said on Tuesday.
The ...
Coronavirus: Most infections in August were among the under 50s
Health authorities recorded 9,017 new coronavirus infections between August 5 and 28 with the majority concerning people under the age of 50, according to data from the contact tracing unit.
Of the 9,017 cases, the ...
Coronavirus: Decree challenger loses court case
The Nicosia district court rejected defence arguments concerning the legality of the quarantine measures and fined a man €1,000 on Tuesday for attending a church service last year.
The man had ...
Coronavirus: Minister to propose booster jabs for vulnerable (updated)
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas is to submit a proposal to cabinet this week on administering booster jabs to vulnerable groups of the population, it emerged on Tuesday.
Following a meeting ...
Coronavirus: North accused of double standards over Turkish band’s fake PCR tests
The leniency exhibited by Turkish Cypriot authorities towards the band members of a famous Turkish singer who arrived for a concert in the north on fake PCR tests has been ...
US senator awarded Cyprus’ highest order of merit
US Senator Robert Menendez on Monday said his goal was to see the last Turkish soldier leave the island as he received Cyprus’ highest order of merit bestowed by President ...
Call for volunteers to help restore fire-stricken properties
The Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC) on Monday said it is continuing its campaign supporting communities in the Larnaca and Limassol areas that were devastated by last July’s wildfires.
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Coronavirus: Two deaths, 311 new cases
Two deaths from Covid-19 and 311 new cases were announced on Monday, out of 53,577 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate 0.58 per cent.
The deaths were one woman, 74, and a man, ...
Diver’s cause of death unclear
A port mortem could not determine the cause of death of a 30-year-old man who died while spearfishing with a friend off the coast of Larnaca, it was reported on ...
Health minister to meet Okypy over project delays
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said Monday he will be meeting with the leadership of the state health services organisation (Okypy) by the end of the week to discuss the implementation ...
FM dismisses president’s 1960 remarks, not a ‘serious proposal’ (updated)
The president’s invitation to Turkish Cypriots to return to the 1960 regime was just a response to the Turkish Cypriot leader’s contradictory statements regarding the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) ...
Coronavirus: One death, 213 new infections announced on Saturday (updated)
One person has died from Covid-19 as 213 new infections were detected in the past 24 hours after 47, 772 tests, a positivity rate of 0.45 per cent, the health ministry said on Saturday.
At ...
Covid patient gives birth in the north
A woman with Covid-19 has given birth in the north, reports said on Saturday.
The mother had contracted the virus just a few days before giving birth at a Covid ...
Coronavirus: Where to get a free rapid test on Sunday
The ministry of health announced on Saturday that 47 sites will operate to offer free rapid tests to eligible sectors of the populace on Sunday.
The sites in operation for Sunday ...
Apoel sack manager Poursaitides after one game
Apoel have sacked their manager Savvas Poursaitides after just one game in the league, which the Nicosia side lost 4-0 away to Pafos FC.
Poursaitides’ assistant Christodoulos Christodoulou and trainer ...
Overseas expert to help search landfill for missing persons due on the island soon
A Portuguese expert who will carry out a study of a landfill in the north, which is believed to be where the remains of 70 missing Greek Cypriots were buried, is ...
Cancelled Paralympics 50m swimming final rescheduled for Sunday
The 50m freestyle swimming final at the Tokio Paralympics will be held on Sunday after Friday’s race, in which Cypriot Karolina Pelendritou won bronze, was cancelled due to an ...
Coronavirus: Morphou bishop says out of isolation
Morphou Bishop Neophytos has completed his treatment for Covid-19 and will be reassuming his duties on Monday, it was announced on Friday.
The bishop had tested positive on August 16, after ...
Another look at the chicken and egg conundrum
By Paul Lambis
The beguilingly simple question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” has vexed philosophers for thousands of years. In fact, the egg causality dilemma evokes questions ...
No date yet for Lute visit
No date has been set yet for UN special envoy Jane Holl Lute to visit Cyprus because the UN is too busy with the crisis in Afghanistan, it was reported ...
Coronavirus: ‘Flawed’ medical advice blamed for death of 47-year-old (updated)
Police said Friday they have launched an investigation into claims that a 47-year-old man who died from Covid-19 could have been saved if he had not listened to a particular ...