Cyprus

The government’s new measures, introduced in a bid to contain the spread of Covid 19, were targeted, but did not deliberately intend to upset society or the economy, coronavirus advisory ...

The attorney-general filed appeals Thursday against a recent criminal court decision, which acquitted all defendants of fraud charges relating to loans secured from the Strovolos cooperative bank. In a tweet, ...

Around 100 Turkish Cypriots were interviewed this week for jobs in the hotel industry, while procedures will continue next year for the construction sector, a Sek trade union representative said on ...

Nightclub owners on Thursday said they have been unfairly targeted by the health ministry’s latest measures, announced amid a surge in cases that has put officials on edge. Cases ...

The government mandated PCR tests for travellers prior to their trip after some 70 people with Covid symptoms had boarded flights to Cyprus, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said on Thursday. “Unfortunately, ...

Police on Thursday said they were looking for a 40-year-old man from Paphos who was accused of assaulting and injuring a neighbour, 53, after the latter complained about his dog roaming ...

In today’s episode, five deaths and a new record of 3,002 Covid-19 infections were announced yesterday as the government further tightened restrictions in an attempt to halt the unprecedented spread ...

A supermarket in Limassol was fined €4,000 for letting a customer in without a SafePass while four other businesses in the district were fined €1,500 each for not checking customers, police said ...

A 48-year-old Paphos man was fined €3,154 after he was caught by Game Service wardens hunting without a permit, police said Thursday. The man was spotted by a patrol near the ...

The property market in Cyprus continued its recovery this year, with some indicators approaching pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released on Wednesday by real estate analysts Delfi Analytics. “2021 was ...

Police in Limassol arrested two men, 23 and 26, on suspicion of car theft, possession of counterfeit money, and possession of burglary tools. The pair were arrested at around 10.30pm after they ...

Eurobank announced this week the acquisition of an additional 2.7 per cent stake in Hellenic Bank, raising its total share in the Cypriot bank to 12.6 per cent. Eurobank acquired approximately 11.19 million ...

Two hooded individuals robbed a Limassol kiosk at gunpoint shortly before midnight Wednesday, police said. The robbers charged into the shop at Kato Polemidia and threatened the 65-year-old employee with ...

A full-time medical lab professional and two additional radiologists will be employed at Polis Chrysochous hospital in March, allowing the two departments to operate on a 24-hour basis. This was ...

Rapid tests not older than 24 hours will be mandatory for attending weddings and other such events, while dancing is banned, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said on Wednesday after an emergency ...

Five deaths and a record 3,002 new infections from coronavirus were announced on Wednesday. The five deaths were three women aged 74, 77 and 94 and two men aged 81 and 87. This brings the number ...

The best gift one can give their loved ones for the new year is to get vaccinated, EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said on Wednesday. In a tweet, the commissioner ...

The met office has issued a yellow alert, warning of heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. The alert comes into force at 5.00 am on Thursday until 4.00 pm on Friday, New ...

The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday responded to the criticism of the last few days about the increase in bank charges and calls for its intervention, making it clear that ...

A total of 54 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Thursday, the health ministry announced. Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...

The Republic will continue to supply Turkish Cypriots with power until January 4, it was reported on Wednesday. The Cyprus News Agency said a fresh request was received on Wednesday after ...

Diko president Nicolas Papadopoulos has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at home without symptoms, the politician said on Wednesday. In a message on Twitter, Papadopoulos said he had ...

Akel on Wednesday urged the government to fill the gap in care available to adults with special needs. The call was made by the party’s general secretary Stephanos Stephanou ...

Neo Kyma (New Wave) on Wednesday joined opposition parties in criticising the government for approving a 10-storey building in Nicosia’s Kinyras avenue in Ayios Andreas, despite the interior ministry’...