Coronavirus: Archbishop slams those who say vaccines work of the devil
Archbishop Chrysostomos on Sunday berated people who say having a coronavirus vaccine is like putting the devil in us.
“How can the devil go inside us when we have Christ, ...
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Arrest after man enters neighbour’s house with axe, tells him to turn music down
A 43-year-old has been arrested after reportedly entering the house of a 26-year-old neighbour with an axe to tell him to turn the music down.
Police are investigating a case ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid test sites for Monday
Testing sites will continue to operate around the island on Monday offering free rapid tests to groups of the population.
Rules in place until the end of August mean only ...
First divers visit underwater museum, which will ‘put Cyprus on the map’ (photos)
The first divers have visited the Museum of Underwater Sculpture in Ayia Napa (Musan) after it was officially opened on Saturday night.
Speaking at the opening Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos ...
Coronavirus: Over one quarter of 16 and 17 year olds had vaccine
Over a quarter of 16 and 17-year-olds had at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the ministry of health said on Sunday.
In addition, by the end of July 73.8 per ...
EP president calls on Turkey to stop unacceptable actions in Varosha
Turkey must stop its unacceptable actions in Varosha and return the area to its rightful owners, President of the European Parliament David Sassoli said on Sunday.
In an interview with ...
Tourist arrivals for August set to show limited increase, full recovery by 2024
Tourist arrivals in August are expected to be around the same as those for July and only slightly better than those for June, Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios has said.
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Coronavirus: Free rapid tests for all ends
As of Sunday free rapid Covid tests for all will no longer be available.
Government testing units will still operate but will only offer free tests to certain groups, while ...
Kontides finishes fourth, loses out on Olympic medal (update 2)
Cyprus sailor Pavlos Kontides on Sunday morning failed in his attempt to bring home a second Olympic medal.
He came in fourth in the laser category, just three points behind ...
Non-performing exposures rose in April
Non-performing exposures (NPEs) rose slightly in April pushed upwards by increased restructuring, according to Central Bank data released on Saturday.
NPEs in April reached €5.14bn compared with €5.13bn the previous ...
Escape the Covid gloom and go to sea
Limassol has become the base for the Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship The Jewel of the Seas offering cruises to Greece and its islands. Katy Turner got to sample its ...
Achna community council urges Bases to change mind over policing Omonia games
The Achna community council on Friday urged British bases (SBA) authorities to reconsider their decision to reject a request to police games at Famagusta’s Achna Forest stadium, which champions ...
Coronavirus: No new deaths, 583 new cases on Saturday (updated)
No deaths from coronavirus were announced on Saturday as the health ministry announced 583 new cases.
These were the result of 48,358 PCR and rapid tests, giving a positivity rate of 1.21 per ...
Coronavirus: No new deaths, 216 cases recorded (updated)
No deaths were recorded from coronavirus on Sunday, as 216 new cases were seen, with a positivity rate of 0.56 per cent.
Meanwhile, 50 people were being treated in hospital, 18 of whom were ...
New yellow weather warning issued for Monday
Heatwave conditions will continue on Monday, with the Met office issuing a yellow weather warning.
According to an announcement the warning will be in force from 12 noon to 5pm.
Temperatures ...
National line needed against Turkish moves in Varosha says mayor
The latest developments in Varosha and what line to take against Turkish moves there will be discussed between President Nicos Anastasiades and the municipality of Famagusta next month, its mayor ...
Cyprus and Greece hold joint Search and Rescue drill (video)
Cyprus and Greece on Sunday held a joint Search and Rescue drill, called Salamis 03/21 within the search and rescue area under Cyprus’ responsibility.
A Greek frigate, a helicopter from the ...
President to meet epidemiological team on Monday (updated)
As daily coronavirus numbers continue to climb, President Nicos Anastasiades will on Monday evening meet the scientific advisory team on the pandemic.
The meeting will be held at 6.30pm at ...
Coronavirus: Where to get tested on Monday
Free rapid testing continues on Monday with 59 sites around the island.
In accordance with decrees in place 50 per cent of workers physically at workplaces need to undergo weekly tests.
The ...
First Muslim wedding takes place within prison (video)
A traditional Muslim wedding has been held within the central prison for the first time, the department of prisons announced on Sunday.
The service was held by an Imam and ...
Tatar says will assess UNSG’s proposals
A proposal to appoint a Special Envoy to speed up efforts to find common ground was made by the UN secretary general during meetings in Brussels last week, Turkish Cypriot ...
Government ups development spending despite pandemic says minister
Despite the crisis caused by the pandemic the government has increased development spending to boost the recovery, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has said.
Speaking on Saturday evening during the inauguration ...
Health minister says he had achieved what he set out to do
Outgoing minister of health Constantinos Ioannou said on Sunday he had achieved what he set out to when he took up the post three years ago.
Speaking to Politis, he ...
Ombudswoman’s visits continue to protect rights
The inalienable protection of an individual’s right not to be subjected to torture, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment, and the prohibition of such treatment or conduct, constitute the ...