Ports authority ‘wasting taxpayer’s money’ audit finds
The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) conducts its business with profligacy and has lax bookkeeping, as a result of which it wastes a great deal of taxpayer money, a new report ...
Coronavirus: Face masks to be reintroduced in pharmacies after uptick cases, hospitalisations
The face mask mandate may be reintroduced in pharmacies following the health advisors’ recommendation on Monday, amid an uptick in Covid cases.
At the request of Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela, ...
Sol Hareket member denied entry in Turkey
The general secretary of Turkish Cypriot movement Sol Hareket was banned from entering Turkey during his recent trip there, it emerged on Monday.
Abdullah Korkmazhan was denied entry upon his ...
Man arrested for assisting illegal entry
Police on Monday arrested a 23-year-old man, who was wanted on suspicion of assisting illegal entry into the Republic last year.
An arrest warrant was pending against the suspect for ...
Soldier 27, critical after being injured during helicopter training (Updated)
Authorities on Monday were investigating the circumstances under which a contract soldier was critically injured during helicopter training.
The 27-year-old special forces contract soldier was hospitalised with brain swelling and ...
Still lots to be done for people with disabilities, MPs say
There is still a lot of work to be done regarding the rights of people with disabilities, the House labour and human rights committees concluded on Monday after a joint ...
Credit Suisse found guilty in cocaine cash laundering case
Credit Suisse CSGN.S was convicted by Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court on Monday of failing to prevent money-laundering by a Bulgarian cocaine trafficking gang in the country’s first ...
Back to the drawing board on VAT rates for first homes
Faced with pushback from MPs and building industry stakeholders, the government on Monday agreed to -again – rethink parts of a bill providing for reduced VAT on first homes.
The matter ...
Prisons attempting to resolve cell-phone usage by inmates since last year
The ongoing fiasco at the central prisons currently under investigation has raised the issue of cell phones within the facility, their use by inmates and the means employed to counter ...
June precipitation 110 per cent of monthly average so far
Rainfall so far in June was ten per cent over the average for the month in the government-controlled areas, the meteorology department said on Monday.
According to the data, the ...
Batch of frozen chicken burgers found to contain salmonella
A batch of frozen chicken burgers was withdrawn from the market after they were found to contain salmonella bacteria, the health services announced on Monday.
The product is sold by ...
Two types of USB hub withdrawn from the EU market
USB HUB SELF IMPORT AGENCIES and USB HUB Gembird, made in China, were withdrawn from the market because they are made in a way that does not meet standards essential ...
Trust between the two sides ‘at a low point’ UN official says
Trust between the two sides in Cyprus is at a low point and without rebuilding it, it will be difficult to move forward with the political process, a UN official ...
Boat carrying irregular migrants spotted off Limassol, moves on of own volition (Updated)
A boat carrying irregular migrants was spotted in the sea area west of Limassol on Monday morning.
The incident was confirmed by the British Bases of Akrotiri which was monitoring ...
Feeling the elements on the skin
Publicly baring one’s bottom is illegal in Cyprus. But that’s not stopping the island’s dedicated nudists from finding a spot to sunbathe finds ALIX NORMAN
“Taking it ...
Coronavirus: Fourth doses available for over 60s and eligible groups
The fourth dose of the Covid vaccine is now being administered through walk-in vaccination centres operating in all districts.
The booster is optional, The ministry of health said on Monday.
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Fisheries department issues advisory about turtle sightings
Given recent reports from the public about turtle sightings in shallow waters around the coast, the fisheries department said on Monday it was normal and no reason for concern.
“During ...
New labour minister says will continue Zeta’s work
Kyriacos Koushios was sworn in as labour minister at a ceremony at the presidential palace on Monday.
In addition, Petros Demetriou former director of the office of the president was ...
Minister assures Akamas biodiversity not under threat
The Akamas will not be bulldozed, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Monday following more protests over the weekend over the revised local plan for the area.
Speaking to CyBC ...
All intercity buses to be checked after bus breaks down
All buses operating intercity routes will be checked by the department of road transport, its director said on Monday after the poor state of one such bus grabbed headlines over ...
Works on highway to disrupt traffic
Watering and road-lighting maintenance work will be carried out at various sections of the Larnaca-Ayia Napa highway beginning of July, the department of public works has announced on Monday.
A ...
Two arrests after man tries to travel on someone else’s ID
Two people who arrived at Paphos airport with the intent to travel were arrested on Sunday night in connection with a case of forgery and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor.
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Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, centre-right Diko’s central committee unanimously decided to support the candidacy of former foreign minister and independent, Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday.
Elsewhere, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris ...
Teen arrested after attacking a police officer
Cannabis and cocaine, weighing 29 and eight grams, were found in the possession of a 16-year-old who caught the attention of police while riding a motorcycle in Limassol on Sunday night.
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