Cyprus first stop on Queen’s Commonwealth Baton Relay
THE Queen’s Baton Relay began its epic journey across the globe as it departed Birmingham Airport on Friday and heads to Cyprus – the first stop on the 140,000-kilometre relay.
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Police investigating infant death (updated)
Police said Friday they were investigating the death of one-month-old baby who died at Makarios children’s hospital.
Police said the boy had been transferred to Makarios from Limassol general ...
Opening Varosha has ‘brought many benefits’, Tatar says
The reopening of the fenced area of Varosha for settlement is in line with international law and the north’s position on a two-state solution, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ...
Coronavirus: First clinic for patients with long Covid operating at Nicosia General
The first Clinic for long COVID patients is operating at the Nicosia General Hospital, the State health Services Organisation announced.
The Clinic treats patients who have been discharged from hospital, ...
Paphos blaze brought under control (updated)
Firefighters managed to bring a wildfire in Paphos, between the village of Nata and Kelokedara, under control on Friday afternoon, the fire service said.
According to fire service spokesman Andreas ...
Funding for proposals to measure the impact of counter-trafficking programmes
The US embassy in Cyprus announced on Friday that the Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI) was inviting researchers, policymakers, and implementing organisations to submit expressions of interest (EOI) to measure ...
Turkey ‘will not allow’ research ship to continue operations off Cyprus and Crete
Turkey will never allow the research vessel Nautical Geo resume its operations off Cyprus and Crete, the country’s defence minister said claiming these areas were under Turkish jurisdiction.
Turkey’...
Polish president given key to the city of Paphos (Updated)
Polish President Andrzej Duda was on Friday given the golden key to the city of Paphos by Mayor Phedonas Phedonos.
Paphos was the last stop made by the Polish leader ...
Coronavirus: Saturday’s testing locations for eligible groups
A total of 52 free rapid test sites mobile units for coronavirus will operate nationwide on Saturday, the health ministry announced, for eligible groups.
Free rapid testing for the general population ...
Cabinet approves grants scheme for new entrepreneurial activity on British Bases
The cabinet on Friday approved a grant scheme to support new entrepreneurial activity on the British Bases in Cyprus.
The scheme which will be launched within October will be financed ...
Merkel reiterates support for Anastasiades
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her country’s support for President Nicos Anastasiades’ efforts to find a resolution to the Cyprus problem, the presidency announced on Friday.
The presidency ...
Ministry of transport buys four electric cars
The transport ministry on Friday announced that it would replace four public service vehicles with electric cars, as part of a greening effort spearheaded by the environmental department.
The electric ...
Nouris, MED5 colleagues to propose measures on border management
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said that Cyprus and the other four members of the MED5 group (Greece, Italy, Malta and Spain) will raise their concerns regarding a proposed Screening Regulation, ...
Paphos business defies court order to remain open
A Paphos business selling alcoholic drinks defied a court order which instructed it to suspend operations, police announced on Friday.
The business was initially found to be operating without a ...
English School board calls on teacher to join them in a dialogue (Updated)
The board of the English School on Friday called on its staff union ESSA to start a dialogue aimed at resolving all issues concerning both parties.
The indefinite strike, which ...
Coronavirus: Cabinet eases some Covid restrictions (updated)
Cabinet on Friday approved some easing of coronavirus measures allowing more people at football matches and in theatres, cinemas, restaurants, and events.
Given the possibility of seasonal viruses in tandem ...
Anastasiades and one other law firm to be looked into following Pandora allegations
The Nicos Chr. Anastasiades law firm and another law firm will be investigated by the Bar Association in connection with references made in the Pandora Papers, it emerged on Friday.
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Controversial MP suggests will not give up seat in parliament
Former Elam MP Andreas Themistocleous on Friday suggested he was not planning on giving up his parliamentary seat after being ousted by the far-right party for violating its code of ...
Animal Party calls on state to donate land to rescue dog shelter
The Animal Party on Friday urged the government to give land to a dog shelter in the Nicosia district which is facing permanent closure due to serious financial difficulties.
“For ...
Three women arrested with forged, stolen ID
Three women are in custody following a foiled attempt to travel with fake and stolen documents while also impersonating other individuals.
The incident occurred on Thursday night between 8.30 and 9pm ...
News podcast: Scientists meet to discuss climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean region
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this ...
Man arrested for money laundering following European warrant
Police on Friday said they arrested a 44-year-old Famagusta resident based on a European warrant issued for employee theft and money laundering.
The crime was reported to the police on ...
Coronavirus: Anastasiades gets third jab (updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades appealed to the public to get vaccinated on Friday as he received his third dose at the State Fair site in Nicosia.
He called on the unvaccinated ...
October 8 Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, we discuss the latest on the coronavirus measures as some restrictions are expected to be tweaked. There’s also the ongoing coronavirus booster shot campaign, the ...