Choosing not to be constantly connected
Smartphones are no longer a luxury – they’re a necessity. So how are people without a smartphone coping – especially having passed through Covid restrictions? ALIX NORMAN finds out more
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Leading Valentine’s Day fails!
On a day that’s all about love, there are people (and places) that get it tragically wrong. Alix Norman looks at the darker side of Valentine’s Day
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President reiterates need to promote gender equality
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday reiterated his intention to promote gender equality in Cyprus and eliminate discrimination against women as he received the annual report of the Commissioner for Gender ...
The Oscar goes to: Best Movies to stream
The nominations made one things clear says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES, the future is digital
Oscar nominations were announced this week and as expected, the streaming platforms dominated. The future is digital ...
Coronavirus: Relaxation of measures for unvaccinated proposed as epidemiological picture ‘looks good’
The “good picture” of all Covid indicators over the last few days opens the possibility of targeted relaxations of restrictive measures, pulmonologist Haris Armeftis said on Monday.
Speaking to CyBC ...
Lizard found in Cyprus revealed as unique species
A small lizard found on the island was on Monday announced as unique to Cyprus by researchers at the University of Cyprus.
The lizard known as ‘kοurkoutas’ in Cyprus ...
Severe understaffing of A&E putting patient care at risk say doctors (updated)
Inpatient care is being put at risk because of the “ongoing severe understaffing” at Larnaca general hospital’s A&E department, government doctors union Pasyki said on Monday.
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Edek chief says party not part of discussion for next president
Edek president Marinos Sizopoulos said on Monday the party is not currently part of discussions concerning the presidential elections next year.
Speaking to CyBC radio, Sizopoulos said Edek does not ...
Cyprus’ only Winter Olympics athlete 42nd in giant slalom
Cyprus skier Yianno Kouyoumdjian on Sunday finished in 42nd place out of 89 competitors in the men’s giant slalom at the Beijing Games.
Kouyoumdjian, the only Cypriot at the Winter ...
Coronavirus: Third jab coverage falls well short of double vaxxed (updated)
Vaccination coverage with the third booster is low, deputy director of nursing services Evagoras Tambouris said on Monday.
The number of those over 18 who have received the third shot is ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Cypriot citizens living in the Ukraine are advised to leave the country due to increased risks of escalating tension.
In other news, British citizens have now ...
53-year-old arrested after fight breaks out amongst teens
A fight broke out in Nicosia on Sunday night resulting in injuries and the arrest of a 53-year-old man.
According to the police, they were called to the scene around 9...
UK House of Commons Speaker begins three-day official visit
Speaker of the UK House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle begins a three-day official visit to Cyprus on Monday, following an invitation by House President Annita Demetriou.
It is the ...
Coronavirus: 36 fined for breaking measures
Nine businesses and 27 individuals were fined for breaking coronavirus decrees in the 24 hours leading up to 6am on Monday as police around the island carried out 2,182.
In Nicosia, eight people ...
Embio and Asbis partnership showcases Cyprus’ potential
TechIsland says government needs to ensure startups get investment
TechIsland, an NGO representing 137 Cyprus-based technology companies, announced on Thursday that its member company Embio Diagnostics has entered an agreement with ...
Coronavirus: no deaths, 2,047 people test positive on Sunday
The health ministry announced that no people had died of Covid-19 on Sunday and that 2,047 had tested positive from 81,650 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 2.51 per cent.
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Cyprus has been leading the way in building the link between Middle East and Europe, Saudi FM says
Cyprus has been leading the way in building the link between the Middle East and Europe, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, ...
The ‘traps’ of Turkey’s Immovable Property Commission
Open letter addressed to the attorney-general of the Republic
Dear Mr Giorgos Savvides,
I am monitoring the issue of the resettlement of the Famagustians in their properties, within the fenced-off ...
CBMs not proposed to deceive the Turkish Cypriots, President says
Substantial confidence-building measures (CBMs) are not made to deceive the Turkish Cypriots, President Anastasiades said Sunday, responding to statements made by the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.
The president was ...
Coronavirus: Monday’s free testing sites for eligible groups
A total of 38 free rapid testing sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Thursday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
Thieves steal €13,500 from Limassol home
Police are investigating a €13,500 theft from a safe box in a Limassol home after a 69-year-old man reported the incident, it emerged on Sunday.
According to police, the theft took ...
British residents lose their right to vote
Large British expat communities no longer have any say in how local affairs are run
By Bejay Browne
British permanent residents living in Cyprus have now officially lost the right ...
Driver arrested for driving twice over the speed limit
A 24-year-old driver in Larnaca was arrested for driving almost twice over the speed limit, police said on Sunday.
Officers intercepted the vehicle at 11:15pm on Saturday on Spyrou Kyprianou ...
Coronavirus: Larnaca club shut down, 11 citizens and seven businesses booked
A night club owner in Larnaca was ordered to suspend operations after police found it violated COVID-19 measures. The police fined a total of 11 citizens and seven businesses, according to ...