Informal summit on Cyprus issue unlikely for now
Another informal summit on the Cyprus problem any time soon is unlikely, government sources said on Monday. While the government expected that the Cyprus issue...
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Coronavirus: One death, 57 new cases (Updated)
One death from coronavirus and 57 new cases were announced on Monday. The cases were found from 39,852 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate...
Government to boost teaching of French language
Cyprus will boost French language teaching at its secondary schools and is also looking at introducing the French language exams Delf Scolaire, Education Minister Prodromos...
Smart traffic lights installed at Limassol roundabout
The smart traffic lights installed at the Ayia Fyla roundabout in Limassol were put in operation on Monday noon, in a bid to tackle the...
Learn the craft of the Phini chair
It’s a staple at most traditional coffee shops – the handcrafted, woven chairs that would have so many tales to share if they could speak....
Dialogue launched over minimum wage ministry says
Cyprus has launched a dialogue concerning the possibility of introducing a minimum national salary, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Monday. She was speaking at...
New twist as Audit Office plans to report passport probe team to the EU
In a further twist to the ‘golden passports’ affair, the Audit Office now plans to report the committee of inquiry – which just delivered its...
MPs meeting over how to share out House committees
The House selection committee meets tomorrow to assign MPs to the 16 House committees, amid speculation on whether smaller parties will be given a committee...
Police take part in seabed clean-up
Police, members of the coastguard and the rapid response unit (MMAD), donned their diving suits to clean up the seabed at two Protaras beaches. The...
Search and rescue coordination centre ‘holds a key role’
Cyprus can boast having one of the most modern search and rescue coordination centres (Ksed) in Europe, effectively handling services that are critical for the...
Up to nine complaints daily about estate agents
Cyprus’ Real Estate Registration Council revealed on Monday that on average three to nine cases of malpractice within the sector are reported daily in the...
Coronavirus: Measures over travellers from India tightened
Moving to bolster defences against the Indian (Delta) variant, the health minister on Monday issued a decree prohibiting arrival to Cyprus of any person who...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Tuesday
The health ministry announced a total of 64 rapid testing sites will operate around the island on Tuesday. The sites provide free coronavirus tests to...
Paphos man denies abusing minor
A 50-year-old Paphos man denied charges relating to abuse of a minor on Monday, the offences allegedly committed between 2018 and 2019. The court adjourned...
Man arrested over health ministry explosion
Police said Monday they arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with an explosion at the entrance of the health ministry in May. A police...
Coronavirus: ‘Government schemes only thing keeping hotels open’
Paphos hotels are operating at 15 per cent occupancy rates and would be closed were it not for state support, president of the Paphos branch...
Shakespeare returns to Curium
This year’s annual Shakespeare at Curium has beaten the corona odds, and will be staged on June 24, 25, and 26. Alix Norman reports that...
Cyprus Olympic stars to take part in Limassol event
Eighteen teams are due to compete in the European Athletics Team Championships Third League on June 19 and 20. The event will be held at...
Coronavirus: Vaccine portal to remain open to over 18s from Friday
Reiterating that the coronavirus pandemic can only be effectively addressed through vaccinations, the health ministry on Monday announced the vaccination portal will be open for...
‘Mayors’ in north form political party
‘Mayors’ in the north have come together to form a political party, Turkish Cypriot media reported on Monday. According to Kibris Postasi the party will...