Next steps for Cyprus on minimum corporate tax
The Cyprus government is already at work to find a solution for the country on the OECD minimum corporate tax proposal that has been agreed to by the G7 and ...
Coronavirus: One day in, SafePass proves divisive
The fallout from the latest SafePass requirements continued on Friday with the divide proving particularly noxious ahead of the weekend.
The council of ministers this week decided that businesses will ...
Guterres green-lights Unficyp extension, is concerned over Varosha
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has recommended the renewal of Unficyp’s mandate for a further six months and has stated his concern over Turkish activity in Varosha.
An informal ...
Coronavirus: no new deaths, 882 people test positive (Updated)
The health ministry announced that there had been no new deaths from Covid-19 on Friday, and that 882 people tested positive from 62,161 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 1.42 per ...
Despite pandemic, exports hold their own
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, domestic exports managed to hold their own last year while leading products such as pharmaceuticals and halloumi even registered an increase over 2019, President Nicos ...
Coronavirus: Vaccination portal now open to everyone over 16
The health ministry on Friday presented updated instructions for the rescheduling of vaccination appointments, reminding the public that the vaccination portal will from now on be open to everyone aged 16 ...
New weather warning for high temperatures on Saturday
The met office on Friday issued a yellow alert – the second in as many days — warning of extreme high temperatures on Saturday.
The alert is in force from 1pm to 5...
Coronavirus: Court backs government, rejects challenge to Covid decrees
The Nicosia district court has rejected a motion filed by 186 people asking for an interim order exempting them from health ministry decrees imposing restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of ...
Coronavirus: New rules to be issued on cinemas and theatres
Stepping up efforts to contain a surge in coronavirus cases, the health ministry said on Friday that from July 13, cinemas and theatres will be obliged to implement rules equivalent to ...
Kadis wants stricter penalties, including life sentences for forest-fire arson (Update 5))
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said Friday he intends to resubmit a proposal for stricter penalties, including life in jail, for people who cause forest fires following a blaze in the ...
Quadruple recognition for Lidl Cyprus at the Cyprus Retail Excellence Awards
The company won 2 Gold and 2 Silver awards for its business practices and its innovative actions in Cypriot retail.
Lidl Cyprus was awarded four prizes at the Cyprus Retail Excellence Awards 2020, ...
Coronavirus: Ministry clarifies contact-tracing procedures
Amid a record surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases, the health ministry on Friday reiterated that individuals who test positive must isolate for 14 days and cannot end their ...
No intention to raise pension age to 67, minister says
It is not the government’s intention to extend the retirement age to 67, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Friday, announcing the start of talks on the reform of the ...
Coronavirus: Testing locations for Saturday
The health ministry announced that a total of 73 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Saturday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the ...
Pasykaf organises ‘love cruise’
A love cruise is among the summer events being organised by the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (Pasykaf) to support their charity work.
With a limited number of ...
SBA police arrest three for crystal meth
SBA police have confirmed that two individuals have been charged with possessing crystal meth with the intent to supply, whilst a third person is facing charges of possession after they ...
Royal Caribbean Cruises looking at Cyprus as potential destination
One of the world’s largest cruise line operators, Royal Caribbean International considers Cyprus a potential future cruise destination, senior vice president Sean Treacy told an event in Limassol.
Treacy ...
Coronavirus: Mobile units to kickstart vaccination of hotel staff on Saturday
Employees in more than 100 hotels in all districts have expressed interest in being vaccinated against the coronavirus after hoteliers arranged with the health ministry for mobile units to administer the ...
First junior minister of social welfare sworn in
The first minister of social welfare said Friday she would work hard to boost social services and create additional facilities to enable more effective interventions and support by the state.
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Get into the Olympic spirit at Aphrodite Hills
Ahrodite Hills Resort will be transformed into a ‘Sports Village’ and awaken the global Olympic spirit during the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Guests are invited to take on various sports activities ...
30-year-old found dead in sea off Limassol
A 30-year-old man was found dead in the sea off Limassol, police said on Friday.
Authorities received information regarding an unconscious man found in a coastal area of the district ...
Coronavirus: EU digital Covid certificate ‘currently only for travel’
The EU digital Covid certificate can only be used to travel across European borders but does not represent a valid certificate to access venues in Cyprus, according to the Deputy ...
News podcast: Authorities to investigate conditions under which agricultural workers are employed
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 – in audio form.
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Greek American leaders urge Biden to take action against Erdogan’s threats in Varosha
Ten presidents of Greek American organisations in a letter express grave concern regarding the renewed threats currently facing Cyprus coming from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and urge US president ...