Restaurant review: Gerrard’s Kitchen & Bar, Limassol
It seemed quite fitting to visit a restaurant called Gerrard’s on a night when Liverpool faced Everton. The restaurant gradually filled up with the raucous noise of Liverpool fans ...
Coronavirus: Friday’s testing locations for eligible groups
A total of 21 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Friday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
13 million budget for Research and Innovation Foundation programmes
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) unveiled on Wednesday three new programmes of a total budget of €13 million, in the framework of Cyprus` recovery and resilience plan.
The programmes were ...
Nouris: No turning back on local government reform
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said Thursday the government had no intention of withdrawing local authority reform bills, nor abort the endeavour, as discussions appeared to hit an impasse over the ...
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by motorbike
An 18-year-old woman was hospitalised in serious condition in Nicosia after she was hit by a motorcyclist while walking on a road in Limassol early on Thursday.
According to a ...
Roads to Troodos reopened to all vehicles
The roads leading to Troodos reopened for all vehicles at noon on Thursday, police said, after the snow of the previous day melted.
But police still warned drivers visiting the ...
Open lecture on social media’s link to rise of fascism
The University of Cyprus is co-hosting an English language lecture this Friday on how social media have been used in the rise of neo-fascism and far-right extremism.
Professor of Applied ...
Christmas lights for Nicosia’s revamped Makarios avenue
The Christmas decorations on Nicosia’s revamped Makarios avenue will be lit in a ceremony on Saturday, Nicosia municipality has announced.
The much-anticipated project which has narrowed roads and widened ...
Coronavirus: Change looming for self-isolation protocol on fully jabbed
Reports indicate that the protocol for fully vaccinated persons may change, as they currently do not have to isolate – or even take a coronavirus test – if they are a close ...
Bids accepted for Limassol, Paphos bus service
Three Cypriot companies and one foreign company already active in Cyprus have submitted bids to operate a public bus service in Limassol and Paphos districts, the transport ministry said on ...
US honours Cyprus MP with anti-corruption award
Cypriot activist and MP Alexandra Attalides is among 12 individuals from across the world honoured by the US state department for their work to combat corruption.
Attalides, elected to the House ...
Discussion on draft for EU’s Varosha options paper before Foreign Affairs Council
The discussion on the draft options paper on the EU’s response to Turkey’s actions in Varosha will be continued at the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on Monday.
The ...
Drug driving arrests in Paphos
Two people, a 34-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were found driving under the influence of drugs in Paphos, traffic police said on Thursday.
According to the Paphos police assistant ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, we hear that an action plan envisages over 300 Covid-19 beds and 65 ICU beds, while a 51-year-old primary school teacher died yesterday after reportedly refusing hospital treatment.
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Coronavirus: Nicosia betting shops fined €3,500 for allowing entry without a SafePass
Three betting shops in Nicosia were booked for a total of €3,500 for allowing customers in the premises without a SafePass, police said on Thursday.
The fines were issued following 1,323 checks ...
Coronavirus: Further tests will be done after post-mortem on woman with Covid who died at home (Updated)
A post-mortem on a 52-year-old woman who was self-isolating at home with Covid-19 was carried out at Nicosia General Hospital and samples have been sent for further tests, Paphos police ...
Teenage driver hits pedestrian
Paphos traffic police were investigating the causes of a traffic accident on Thursday after a teenage driver hit a pedestrian, 67, who is hospitalised in the district’s general hospital.
The ...
Man, 70, arrested over 2019 MDMA haul bound for Australia
A 70-year-old man was arrested in Limassol as the third suspect in connection with the discovery of 645 kilos of MDMA two years ago, police said on Thursday.
The illegal drugs ...
Branch and employee reduction a necessity, Hellenic Bank CEO says
The future sustainability of the banking sector in Cyprus hinges on cutting costs for banks, including through the closure of branches and the downsizing of staff numbers, Hellenic Bank CEO ...
UK and Russia among Cyprus Airways winter destinations
Cypriot airline Cyprus Airways announced on Wednesday that it has commenced ticket sales for its winter destinations for this year.
The Larnaca-based airline will operate flights to Greece, the United ...
Cyprus Business Now
The University of Cyprus announced on Wednesday that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI).
The partnership will encompass cooperation in the fields ...
Paphos gets into the spirit of the season
Paphos regional board of tourism (ETAP) has announced that it will be promoting the region as a year-round tourist destination for locals, following the success of its summer campaign to ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths, 576 new infections announced on Wednesday (updated)
The health ministry announced the death of three people from Covid on Wednesday, as 576 new infections were detected after 82,025 tests, a positivity rate of 0.70 per cent.
At the same time, 128 ...
Akel says it will reject government’s 2022 state budget
In keeping with its custom, main opposition Akel said Wednesday it will be voting against the 2022 state budget but only after proposing a number of amendments to counter what it ...