Gina Agapiou

Despite endless promises, there’s little sign of a new psychiatric hospital By Gina Agapiou Nurses at Cyprus’ sole state psychiatric hospital say they are near ‘burnout’ as they struggle ...

The majority of possible side effects reported by people who received an Covid-19 vaccine in Cyprus concern those who received the Pfizer jab, a health ministry’s press conference revealed ...

Cyprus’ epidemiological situation is expected to worsen in the coming days which might result in stricter measures, the health ministry and its advisors said on Friday as daily cases and ...

Paphos police are investigating after a 49-year-old man said he lost €28,000 to an online scam. The complainant and his business partners deposited the money in a bank in Spain with ...

Paphos police on Friday arrested two people, 27 and 38, on suspicion of physically attacking a 27-year-old man earlier this week. Two more people, aged 30 and 38, are wanted for the case. According ...

More than half of children and teenagers in Europe show signs of social dysfunction due to lockdown measures, while 10 per cent are severely depressed, according to a study carried out ...

Cyprus has administered nearly 200,000 Covid-19 vaccines, the health ministry said on Thursday as it announced that appointments will be made available for people aged 53-54 on Friday and Saturday. Increasing ...

Saying Cyprus will reach herd immunity by late June based on current delivery schedules of vaccines, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Thursday encouraged people to get vaccinated ‘regardless of the ...

The state health services organisation (Okypy) on Thursday announced the construction of new facilities to replace the 1964 building of Athalassa mental hospital, as the House health committee discussed the issues ...

The health ministry said on Thursday that less invasive nasal swabs will from now on be used for coronavirus rapid tests among the general population. Antigen rapid testing through nasal ...

The public absolutely must learn how to recycle, a local environmental NGO said citing a huge increase in disposable waste production during the pandemic. Presenting the data analysis from the ‘...

Works are on the cards to relocate the high-voltage cables from Dali to the buffer zone following years of complaints by the residents, the House environment committee said on Wednesday. ...

Alpina organic farm on Tuesday defended its practices and blamed the recording of dead animals on its premises to an “unfortunate moment”, while a report is expected from the state’...

Limasol community of Episkopis donated €2,500 to One Dream One Wish association for children with cancer. The money collected came from the profits of a Greek music concert organised by the ...

Premature babies can be given support with the purchase of merchandise from the Mora Thavmata association. From fabric face masks to bracelets and summer hats, the products are available on ...

The health ministry on Tuesday said the maximum number of people allowed at ceremonies is subject to epidemiological changes as it published the four phases of measure relaxations regarding weddings ...

Road safety watchdog Reaction on Tuesday asked drivers to respect motorcyclists on Tuesday, after two young motorcyclists died in the capital within 24 hours. “Unfortunately, two more young motorcyclists lost their ...

Cyprus telecommunications provider Cyta on Monday received the commemorative stamp issued by the postal services to celebrate its 60 years. Cyprus post issued a collectible stamp to celebrate the authority’s 60...

Ruling party Disy on Monday donated mastic trees to the forestry department to be distributed to first grade primary school students nationwide. As part of the one million trees initiative ...

Volunteers of the Nicosia Heart Patients Association decorated Easter candles which will be sold to financially support the charity. Two types of colourful candles are available for €5 and €7 after placing ...

Parliament on Monday discussed a draft legislation on how to allow Covid-19 confirmed cases who are self-isolating to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Despite the pandemic, Cyprus will proceed ...

Cypriots will celebrate Easter in a closed family circle this year, a health ministry advisor said on Monday in the run up to the epidemiologists’ weekly meeting to discuss possible ...

Tamassos Bishopric confirmed on Monday evening that Bishop Isaias of Tamassos is positive for Covid-19 after having taken a test on Sunday at 6pm. The bishop went into self-isolation while ...

The auditor-general needs to realise that Cyprus is governed by a legally elected president, government spokesman Kyriakos Koushos said on Saturday after the audit office doubled down on its probe ...