Co-op inquiry judge denies conflict of interest
Denying allegations of possible conflict of interest, Yiorgos Aresti, who headed the committee of inquiry on the collapse of the co-op, said on Monday he had no reason or intention ...
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Workers seek end to pension penalty on early retirement
A new campaign is underway to press the government to scrap a 12 per cent ‘penalty’ on the pensions of those who retire at 63 and not 65.
This follows a meeting at ...
No room for a sense of superiority Ombudswoman says on day against racism
The pandemic has reminded everyone there is no room for any sense of superiority, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides said to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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Coronavirus: Larnaca restaurants call for more government support
Larnaca restaurant owners are lobbying for more state assistance to help them through the pandemic, particularly to cover rents.
District secretary for Larnaca of Pasika, the pancyprian association of owners ...
Coronavirus: Ireland moves out of red zone as country classifications tweaked
Cyprus said on Monday it has downgraded Denmark and Norway and upgraded Ireland in its classification of countries based on their epidemiological condition, effective from Thursday, March 25.
The classification affects ...
Coronavirus: Police investigate as video shows people dancing at Limassol venue
Police launched an investigation on Sunday after a video posted on social media showed people inside a Limassol taverna dancing.
The video posted on Instagram shows several people dancing, in ...
Coronavirus: Where to get tested on Monday
The ministry of health on Sunday afternoon announced 54 testing sites on Monday for rapid Covid-19 tests.
It also reminded that all those who go to work are required to take ...
Coronavirus: one death, 407 new cases announced on Saturday (Updated)
The health ministry announced one death and 407 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday from 53,774 PCR and rapid tests, yielding a positivity rate of 0.7 per cent.
The death concerned a man ...
Coronavirus: testing sites for Sunday
Rapid test sampling units for Sunday are as follows:
District
Sampling points
Hours
Limassol
(18 points)
Church of Agios Ioannis Eleimonos, Limassol
9.30 a.m.-7.30 p.m.
TEPAK Building “Andreas Themistokleous”, ...
Coronavirus: most Covid patients hospitalised for 7-8 days
Most coronavirus patients admitted to Famagusta Hospital the past fortnight have required treatment for about seven to eight days, hospital chief Amalia Hadjiyianni has said.
“The past 15 days, most cases ...
Coronavirus: no deaths, 364 new cases announced on Friday (Updated)
The health ministry announced no deaths and 364 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday.
As there were no deaths, the total number remains 241, of whom 160 were men and 81 women, with an ...
Coronavirus: vaccine slots opening Saturday for those aged 66 and over
Almost 9,000 vaccination appointments for those aged 66 and older will be made available over the weekend, the health ministry announced on Friday.
Some 8,934 appointments will be made available though the online ...
Cyprus stresses importance of EU role at Geneva talks
President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday stressed the important role the EU can play in during the informal conference on the Cyprus issue that will take place next month in Geneva.
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Correct sentencing in road fatality cases can serve as deterrent
District court judges were back in class this week for a one-day online seminar on how sentencing can serve as an effective deterrent to road fatalities.
The seminar, organised by ...
Coronavirus: European Commission has sent half a million rapid tests to Cyprus
The European Commission has sent more than half a million rapid antigen tests to Cyprus to facilitate checks to contain the spread of the pandemic, the Cyprus News Agency reported ...
Coronavirus: Salaries back down to 2013 levels, report concludes
The coronavirus pandemic slashed an estimated three per cent off local wages and salaries in the second and third quarters last year, the annual report on the economy and employment ...
Coronavirus: Hoteliers call for local residents to be allowed to stay (Updated)
A hoteliers’ group and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday urged the government to amend its decree to allow Cyprus’ permanent residents to stay at local hotels.
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Coronavirus: Despite relaxations, Ayia Napa eateries only expected to open mid May
Most eateries and bars in Ayia Napa and Protaras are expected to reopen in mid-May with the arrival of the first summer tourists, their spokesman told the Cyprus News Agency ...
Creation of animal police unit welcomed (Updated)
MPs have given the green light to the establishment of a dedicated police unit to handle cases of animal cruelty in what they said marked a step forward for animal ...
Coronavirus: no deaths, 385 new cases announced on Thursday (Updated)
The health ministry announced 385 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday from 45,598 PCR and rapid tests yielding a positivity rate of 0.84 per cent.
Eighty-three of the new cases were in Limassol ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Friday
A total of 55 testing sites will operate on Friday, with the majority in the capital, the health ministry announced on Thursday.
The test sites provide free antigen tests for the ...
EU confirms will be present at Geneva talks
The EU will be present at the conference on Cyprus, convened by the UN, both in the initial phase in Geneva and in the next phase of in-depth negotiations, a ...
Bottle top recycling plan for Larnaca
Larnaca municipality will install a special bin for plastic bottle caps at its temporary green spot so that these can be recycled. Net proceeds will go to support the municipal ...
AEL and Olympiakos through to Cyprus Cup semis
Results from the Cyprus Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday:
Second Leg:
Olympiakos 1
Ethnikos Achnas 0
Aggregate: 2-1
Nea Salamina 1
AEL 0
Aggregate: 1-2