Coronavirus: One new case, doctor also has virus (Updated)
The health ministry announced one new case of coronavirus on Monday – bringing the total number to 1,022. On Sunday, seven new cases were announced...
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Coronavirus: Turkish Cypriot businesses criticise tourist crossing ban
The Turkish Cypriot side and the north’s business community have criticised the government for not allowing tourists to cross between the two sides. ‘Parliamentary’ parties...
MPs to decide whether to publish PEPs list (updated)
An ad hoc committee discussing a list that includes the names of politically exposed persons (PEPs) with non-performing loans decided Monday to recommend either publishing...
Countryside Animafest coming this August
Views of the World is what the latest edition of Animafest is called and it’s getting ready to take place live in Salamiou, Paphos this...
Coronavirus: Health ministry extends screening programme
The health ministry said Monday it was extending its screening programme for workers in venues that opened recently as part of the government decision to...
Mass Varosha applications to IPC ‘will encourage Turkey’s plans’
Mass applications for Varosha properties to the immovable properties commission (IPC) would encourage Turkish plans for the fenced-off part of Famagusta and would be the...
Coronavirus: Turkish Cypriot side calls off bicommunal health meeting
The Turkish Cypriot side on Monday called off a meeting of the bicommunal technical committee on health for Tuesday, after the Turkish Cypriot leader’s office...
Half of Nicosia’s Makarios avenue closed for facelift
Nicosia mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis asked for patience on Monday as half of Makarios avenue was closed to traffic for roadworks set to last 13 months....
€300 fine announced for those arriving without filling out flight pass (Corrected)
Anyone arriving in Cyprus without having properly filled out the CyprusFlightPass will either have to pay a €300-fine or be sent back, authorities said on...
Coronavirus: Doctor and spa employee test positive (Updated)
One new coronavirus cases were reported on Monday involving a gym employee and a junior doctor at Nicosia general hospital. Sanctum Spa and Fitness at...
Two fatal accidents in Nicosia, one a bus driver (updated)
Two people lost their lives in Nicosia on Monday morning in separate traffic incidents, police said. In the first incident, a 73-year-old man died after...
Cyprus and Greece to discuss Turkey’s East Med violations (Updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades will visit Athens on Tuesday for talks with the Greek government over Turkish violations in the eastern Mediterranean, ahead of the European...
Child commissioner calls for regulation of summer camps after abuse claims
Commissioner for Children’s Rights Despo Michaelidou called on Monday for the state to introduce a framework covering the operation of summer camps in a report...
Coronavirus: Experts worried by positive tests on migrants arriving from north
Experts on Monday expressed concern after five coronavirus cases concerning migrants who crossed over from the north, having arrived from Syria through Turkey, were detected....
Wizz Air to launch Abu Dhabi flights in October
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, announced on Monday a new route to Larnaca starting from October 3. The Abu Dhabi based airline, the newest national airline...
First new recruits report to army (with pics)
National Guard conscripts started to report for duty on Monday with school graduates presenting at recruitment centres (KEN) in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos. Due...
FM heads to Brussels for EU meeting on Turkey
Foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Brussels on Monday to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council which will discuss EU relations with Turkey among...
Exam results still show low average for core subjects
The results of Pancyprian exams were released on Sunday evening with the average in main subjects again below the base. Around 7,000 pupils took the...
Teenager and his grandmother remain critical after traffic accident
A 14-year-old boy and his 57-year-old grandmother remain in critical condition after an accident in Paphos on Sunday which led to the injury of six...
Top chef and businessman warns Cyprus: Don’t lose your authenticity
“Cyprus is losing its authenticity, We should work to preserve with pride our roots and remain authentic. We should put more emphasis on the authenticity,...
