Head of co-op inquiry lashes out at ‘lies’ over conflict-of-interest claims
The head of an inquiry into the collapse of the co-op bank accused a newspaper on Wednesday of seeking to cast doubt over his findings by publishing a report suggesting ...
Theatre organisation updates harassment prevention code
An updated code of conduct for the prevention and combating of sexual harassment in the field of theatre was presented on Wednesday by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc).
The new ...
Union demands May 1 holiday, despite it being Easter Saturday
Labour union Peo criticised shopkeepers on Wednesday for suggesting shops remain open on May 1 – the international worker’s day and a public holiday – this year because it overlaps with Easter ...
Yellow storm alert for Thursday
The met office has issued a yellow alert for Thursday, April 1, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
In an announcement it said isolated thunderstorms are likely to affect the area. ...
Coronavirus: 10,000 vaccines handed over to north
Turkish Cypriots received close to 10,000 Covid-19 vaccines on Wednesday through the bicommunal technical committee on health.
The vaccines were handed over at the Ayios Dhometios checkpoint.
Greek Cypriot co-chairman of ...
Coronavirus: Worried tourism sector calls for clear strategy from government
Travel agents said on Wednesday they were sounding the alarm as tourism prospects remained in limbo while Cyprus has not yet come up with a strategy to handle the uncertainties ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Thursday
A total of 75 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Thursday, the health ministry announced.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Coronavirus: gymnasiums to re-open, 3 SMS on weekends (Update 2)
Lower secondary school (gymnasium) and Limassol primary schools will return to class on Friday, cabinet decided on Wednesday.
In addition, the public will be allowed three SMS for permission to ...
Halloumi has now joined the ‘world elite’ of food
Products registered as protected designation of origin (PDO) that now include halloumi are the elite of the world’s quality foodstuff, head of Cyprus farmers union EKA, Panicos Chambas, said ...
Average hourly labour costs estimated at €17
In 2020, average hourly labour costs in Cyprus were estimated to be €17, below the €28.5 averaged in the EU and €32.3 in the euro area, according to figures issued by Eurostat on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus: Vaccine portal for 64+ opens after low uptake among diabetics and obese
The vaccination portal will open for people aged 64 and over on Thursday at 8 am, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
A total of 17,814 slots will be available and appointments can ...
Noise from hospital boilers keeping residents awake
Noise from hot water boilers at Larnaca hospital’s new wing is causing sleepless nights for residents living nearby, the Green party said in a written announcement on Wednesday.
For ...
Pay-as-you-throw ‘a motivation to change habits’ president says
President Nicos Anastasiades on Wednesday welcomed the upcoming introduction of a new bill on integrated waste management that includes a universal pay-as-you throw policy.
The bill is set to pass ...
Cyprus to mark 66th anniversary of Eoka struggle against British rule
Cyprus will on Thursday mark the 66th anniversary of the Eoka struggle for independence from British colonial rule, which was launched on April 1, 1955.
President Nicos Anastasiades will attend a church ...
Yiolitis submits ‘milestone’ bills on judicial reform (Update 2)
Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis on Wednesday submitted bills to overhaul the justice system to the House legal affairs committee and urged MPs they be sent to the plenary before the ...
Contract signed for new dialysis unit at Paphos hospital
A contract for the construction of a new haemodialysis unit at the Paphos general hospital was signed on Wednesday at the presidential palace on behalf of the government by the ...
Hub to help Nicosia vulnerable opens
The new Nicosia-based Solidarity Hub will help integrate vulnerable people into society by providing them free consultation services, the municipality said on Tuesday.
Solidarity network Nicosia in Action (NicInAct) is ...
Corruption, gender violence, discrimination the focus of US human rights report
Cyprus has been cited in the latest US State Department Human Rights Report for lapses on certain human rights issues including “serious acts of corruption” crimes involving violence or threats ...
Olaf probe possible agrotourism scam after report from audit office
The auditor general has referred a case of possible abuse of an EU-sponsored programme to the EU anti-fraud office Olaf following a complaint that a single beneficiary had allegedly bypassed ...
Coronavirus: cabinet meeting to discuss relaxations
Further relaxations of restrictive coronavirus measures was being discussed by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday morning.
During the session, chaired by President Nicos Anastasiades, protocols which will be in ...
Unstable weather, rain and thunderstorms ahead
Isolated rains and thunderstorms have been forecast by the met office for Wednesday and Thursday, while it may snow in the higher mountains at night.
According to the early morning ...
Coronavirus: five business owners booked for breaching protocols
Police booked five business owners and 151 other individuals for breaches of coronavirus measures on Tuesday.
In Nicosia, two owners of establishments were fined because they served customers in a closed ...
Cyprus new ‘Golden Visa’ is still constrained
On March 24, the government announced changes to the offer for a ‘Golden Visa,’ – Cyprus residency in exchange for investment, but no passport. However the new offer is little changed from ...
Coronavirus: hoteliers on tenterhooks in face of UK uncertainty
Despite the continuing uncertainty emanating from the UK as regards foreign travel, hoteliers in Cyprus are forging ahead and getting ready to reopen their doors to tourists in the next ...