Coronavirus: Data proves Delta variant dominates in Cyprus (Updated)
The Delta variant has been detected in 100 per cent of the most recently tested samples of the coronavirus, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health.
Of ...
Coronavirus: Morphou bishop comes out in support of arrested scientist
The Bishop of Morphou has issued a statement in support of a doctor arrested by police in connection with a large protest last Sunday by people opposing the government’s ...
Woman arrested over Sigma attack
A 47-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the protest last Sunday at the Presidential Place and the attacks at Sigma TV, police said on Thursday.
The woman was ...
Traffic police appeal for help after hit and run
The Paphos traffic police on Thursday said they are looking for information on a hit and run that took place on Wednesday afternoon in Yeroskipou.
According to the police a ...
Guterres says ‘deeply concerned’ about Varosha move (Updated)
All members of the UN Security Council expressed strong concern over developments on Varosha on Wednesday, after the Secretary General’s special representative in Cyprus briefed council members.
Diplomatic sources ...
Cyprus Business Now
Celestyal Cruises, a cruise line that also serves Cyprus, have announced a strategic partnership with AtmosAir Solutions, a company specialising in the filtration and cleaning of the air in indoor ...
‘Cyprus now has a central plan to transform the economy’ – Finance Minister
The public consultation on “Vision 2035: Long-Term Strategy for the Sustainable Development of the Cypriot Economy,” was launched on Wednesday.
Speaking at the launch conference, Finance Minister Constantinos Petridis noted that ...
Fire-stricken areas will need extra protection before winter
A team of Greek experts on Wednesday visited the areas of Larnaca and Limassol that were affected by a huge fire early this month in a bid to determine what ...
Security Council still discussing Varosha, Spehar expresses UN’s concern
The Security Council is still deliberating on the issue of Varosha and the Secretariat will make a further announcement in due course, UN special envoy to Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar said ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths, 1,014 new cases (Updated)
Three deaths from coronavirus and 1,014 new cases were announced on Wednesday out of 73,098 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 1.39 per cent.
The deaths were two men, aged 78 and 82, ...
Coronavirus: Bookings from UK market remain low
Bookings from UK tourists in Paphos are still very low, despite the UK government decision that fully vaccinated Britons returning from medium-risk amber list countries, such as Cyprus, will no ...
Greece: relations can’t improve while Turkey breaks the law
There can be no prospects of improving Greece-Turkey and EU-Turkey relations as long as Turkey insists on breaking the law in Cyprus, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said after a ...
Coronavirus: Croatia sets obligatory tests for visitors from Cyprus, UK and Russia
Croatia will impose obligatory Covid-19 tests for visitors coming from Britain, Russia and Cyprus from July 26, the state health institute said on Wednesday.
“Due to the worsening of the epidemiological ...
Coronavirus: First dose vaccinations top 70 per cent
So far 70 per cent of the adult population has received at least the first dose of a vaccine, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
According to the data released by ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Thursday
The health ministry announced a total of 62 rapid testing sites will operate around the island on Thursday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Coronavirus: Cypriots vaccinated in non-EU countries can apply for EU Covid pass
Cypriots or permanent residents of the Republic who have been vaccinated in non-EU countries may now obtain the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC), the health ministry said on Wednesday.
They ...
National Council urges Varosha refugees not to apply to IPC (Updated)
The National Council warned on Wednesday that possible claims by Varosha refugees to the immovable properties commission (IPC) over their properties carried risks because it furthers Turkey’s goal of ...
RCB Bank’s credit rating affirmed, Outlook upgraded to positive by Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed RCB Bank’s deposit rating and upgraded its outlook from stable to positive in its newly published and updated press release on the Bank.
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Mora Thavmata donates equipment for newborns at Makarios hospital
Mora Thavmata association has donated an €11,000 non-invasive respiratory support device for newborns to the Makarios children’s hospital.
The new donation is the third new generation device donated to the ...
Government seeks Varosha condemnation from Security Council (Updated)
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5), France, China, the UK, US and Russia, and other countries, have come out with what the government described on Wednesday ...
Arrested epidemiologist condemned Dias violence says lawyer
An epidemiologist who spoke at Sunday’s demonstration, a protest held primarily against the expanded SafePass requirements, is being held by police for eight days.
He has not been charged ...
Paphos police seek driver who hit tourist with his car
Police in Paphos were seeking a 28-year-old man after a tourist reported him for allegedly hitting him with his vehicle on Tuesday.
The suspect had been located and taken to ...
Amathus underwater works picks up pace
The antiquities department on Wednesday urged bathers and divers to be cautious when swimming in the Amathus area during works to showcase the ancient underwater port.
Works began on July 1 ...
Coronavirus: Lack of hospital beds forcing patients to wait at home (Updated)
Health authorities expressed concern on Wednesday over the increasing number of Covid admissions, which appeared to get out of hand, as people were forced to wait at home to be ...