Man mugged, has car stolen and torched
A mugging victim chased his attacker only to have his car stolen and torched, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Tuesday.
It said that police were investigating a case of ...
Kiosk employee scares off knife-wielding burglar with piece of wood
A would-be burglar brandishing a knife was chased off by a kiosk employee with a piece of wood in Limassol early on Tuesday morning, the Cyprus News Agency reports.
It ...
Coronavirus: Three fined for breaking decrees after 3457 checks
Cyprus police fined three individuals for not abiding with the measures in place to curb the spread of Covid-19.
A police spokesperson told CNA that 3,457 checks were carried out in ...
Three jailed following fracas at welfare office
Limassol district court has handed down jail sentences to three men who were arrested last week for creating a disturbance and causing damage to the social welfare office at Polemidia, ...
Qatar, Turkey accused of supporting al-Nusrah
There have been a series of accusations in the past weeks alleging that both the governments of both Qatar and Turkey have actively provided support for the al-Nusra group in ...
Coronavirus: No decision yet on vaccinating children
A series of countries have begun vaccinating 12-18-year-olds, or plan to shortly, leading many to ask when – or if – Cyprus will follow suit.
One of the few rays of ...
Japanese cherry trees planned for Kambos
Agriculture minister Costas Kadis on Monday met with the new Japanese ambassador Izumi Seki to discuss the planting of a Japanese cherry tree park in the mountain village of Kambos.
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Coronavirus: One death, 80 new cases (Updated)
The health ministry announced one death and 80 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday.
A 70-year-old man passed away at Nicosia general hospital on Monday, bringing the death toll to 364, of ...
Turkish Cypriots turned back some permanent residents despite correct paperwork
Several permanent residents were turned away at the Dherynia crossing point by Turkish Cypriot authorities on Sunday because they could not prove that they had not left the country in ...
Abattoir probe focuses on high cost of animal waste processing
From 2004 to 2021 one company held a monopoly over the processing of animal waste and by-products, with the government paying a marked-up price for these services despite repeated calls on it ...
Census takers needed from October for 10-year head count
The statistical service will purchase the services of 1,100 census-takers and supervisors in October to December as part of the regular census carried out every ten years.
In an announcement on ...
Government ponders next move after north expands Varosha opening
The Law Office of the Republic said Monday it is providing the government with legal advice on how to handle the issue of the fenced-off town of Varosha on the ...
Cooperation agreement signed in boost to circular economy efforts
Three government bodies signed a partnership agreement on Monday with the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV) to boost cooperation and expedite the transition of businesses towards the circular economy.
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Official complains of double standards at state sports schools
There are deficiencies in informing state sport school applicants about entrance criteria, Child Commissioner Despo Michaelidou-Livanou said in a report made public on Monday.
The commissioner said she had looked ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Tuesday
The health ministry announced that a total of 65 rapid testing sites will operate around the island on Tuesday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the ...
Nurses criticised for 12-hour strike, jabs rescheduled (update 4)
Nurses who are members of Pasyno trade union, started a 12-hour strike on Monday morning in protest over disciplinary action being taken against five of their members, obliging the health ...
Coronavirus: Temporary vaccination certificates for those travelling abroad
To facilitate travel and as a temporary measure until the European Digital Covid-19 Certificate is implemented, the health ministry said on Monday that it will from June 8 issue Sars-CoV-2 vaccination ...
Those killed in Mari blast to have streets named after them
The 13 men who died after the Mari blast will be honoured with streets, parks and squares named in their memory, Limassol municipality said on Monday.
The municipal council said that ...
New book dives into the island’s past
A new book published by Cyta looks at the evolution of communication on the island, and with it the recent social history of Cyprus. ALIX NORMAN takes a closer look
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Finance Minister says G7 minimum tax agreement does not affect Cyprus (Updated)
The G7 agreement on corporate minimum taxation does not appear to affect Cyprus, which plans to hold a constructive stance during discussions but at the same time secure its interests, ...
Bird activists say helped convict 49 poachers
The Committee Against Bird Slaughter (Cabs) has said its bird protection camp this spring helped convict a total of 49 poachers.
On top of that, Cabs said it seized 545 traps, 67 nets ...
Interior ministry ignored opinion of the AG, passport inquiry head says (Update 2)
The interior ministry had ignored the opinion of the attorney-general in 2015 and 2016 that granting citizenships to the families of investors was potentially unlawful and the cabinet was committing offences en ...
Diko president Papadopoulos appears set to run for House president
Diko president Nicholas Papadopoulos appears poised to throw his hat into the ring, becoming the fourth candidate to seek election as presidency of the House of Representatives as political parties ...
Health ministry permanent secretary administers jabs in Limassol
Health ministry permanent secretary Christina Yiannaki stepped in to administer coronavirus vaccines at a Limassol medical centre on Monday morning, saying a nurses’ strike would not distract the ministry from ...