Cyprus

Cypriot women work on lesser terms than men, part-time, fixed contracts, and under unregulated conditions of cheap labour, Peo union general-secretary Sotiroulla Charalambous said on Tuesday in an address to ...

Karolina Pelendritou, three-time paralympian has been chosen by the French Presidency of the EU as the ‘female personality of Cyprus’ on the occasion of today’s celebration of International Women’...

Following the success and the significant response to the subsidy for the creation of traditional handicraft and winemaking workshops for the public in 2021, the initiative will continue throughout 2022, the deputy ...

Ukraine, enhanced bilateral relations, the Cyprus problem and developments on the migrant crisis were the main topics discussed between President Nicos Anastasiades and his Slovenian counterpart Borut Pahor during the ...

Every March 8, women around the world celebrate and are celebrated. International Women’s Day aims to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women yet often the true cause ...

The European Commission will very soon present a recommendation to all Member States addressing residence permits and citizenship under investor schemes, Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said on Monday ...

Coronavirus: First Novavax vaccine rollout begins The first vaccinations in Cyprus with Novavax’s new protein-based jab against the coronavirus, Nuvaxovid, have been booked through the vaccination portal and will ...

Interior Minister Nicos Nouris is travelling to Lebanon and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday amid efforts to boost Cyprus’ cooperation with third countries, particularly as regards managing the migration issue. Cyprus, ...

Police handed out 17 fines in the past 24 hours for Covid measure violations after carrying out 2,159 inspections. In Nicosia, 551 inspections resulted in two individuals being fined; in Limassol, after 136 inspections four ...

In today’s episode, Cyprus has collected enough donations for the war-torn people of Ukraine to fill 15 shipping containers, in its biggest-ever humanitarian drive. In other news, the Covid SafePass ...

The fire services were called to put out a car fire in the early morning hours in Paphos. According to a statement by the fire department the vehicle was parked ...

A revised plan for Covid-19 restrictions is in effect as of Tuesday. The plan includes more establishments to be considered short-stay and low risk, therefore, the SafePass requirement for entry ...

The health ministry announced that 33 testing sites will operate on Tuesday for eligible groups. In addition to any medical certificates entitling them to free testing, people must also carry identification ...

Leading Disy leader Averof Neofytou on Monday tweeted he has tested positive for Covid-19. “During my daily self-test last night, I tested positive for coronavirus,” he tweeted, “which was confirmed ...

Women’s professional empowerment and the reconciliation of professional and family responsibilities must remain among the state’s priorities and be key goals for gender equality, Labour union Peo said ...

Cyprus Marine Life is more than just a page of pretty pictures. This Facebook group actively protects the island’s biodiversity. ALIX NORMAN finds out more. Here, you’ll discover ...

A Paphos betting shop under investigation for illegal gambling activities was also handed a hefty fine for violating coronavirus protocols, police said on Monday. According to the police report, members ...

Police on Monday said that eight people were found driving under the influence of drugs alongside violating traffic rules, during routine traffic checks the previous night. A press release said ...

Man Vs Nature. A literary genre as old as time. Artists were always captivated by the struggle of man and how can one survive in the wilderness, pitted against the ...

The health ministry’s new Covid-19 rules, which will see changes to SafePass and self-isolation rules, will go into effect on Tuesday following a cabinet decision last week. Speaking after ...

The health ministry on Monday announced that from Tuesday, the new rules that cut self-isolation for positive cases from 10 days to seven will come into effect. The procedure is as ...

Thousands in fines were issued to a supermarket in Larnaca and a betting shop in Paphos for Covid violations, police said after booking five businesses and 18 individuals in the past 24 ...

Paul Lambis discovers all the unique Episkopi area has to offer Every March, the endless landscape of Episkopi village in Paphos offers spectacular views. The area boasts nature trails, diverse ...

‘It’s like rubbing salt on an open wound,’ say homeowners By Bejay Browne Even though homes in Pissouri that have either been destroyed or seriously damaged by an ongoing ...