Coronavirus: two deaths and 760 new cases announced on Tuesday (updated)
Two people died from Covid-19, as 760 new infections were detected in the past 24 hours after 42,877 tests, the health ministry said Tuesday.
In a written statement, the ministry said 292 people were ...
Interim report on passports lists litany of irregularities
The interim findings of an investigation into the citizenship-by-investment scheme were released Tuesday, recording a litany of irregularities and outright unlawful practices in the granting of Cypriot passports down the ...
No charges will be brought against woman who called community leader useless
Charges will not be brought against a British mother for calling a local community leader ‘useless’ in the comments section of a Facebook post, according to police on Tuesday.
Kaela ...
Police investigating 12 drug-driving incidents
Police are investigating 12 cases of driving under the influence of drugs after traffic checks carried out in the two-week period of April 10 to 27.
In an announcement on Tuesday, they said ...
Coronavirus: testing sites for Wednesday
The health ministry announced a total of 64 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Wednesday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Man in ICU after suffering heart attack while swimming
A 27- year-old man is in the ICU of Limassol Hospital after suffering a heart attack while swimming in Paphos, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Tuesday.
It said that ...
Coronavirus: Vaccination capacity ramped up to 14,000 a day (Updated)
Cyprus has ramped up its vaccination capacity to 14,000 jabs a day, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said Tuesday, as GPs were being recruited to administer jabs at their practices.
The minister ...
Sailor evacuated by helicopter to Larnaca hospital has died (Updated)
A 61-year-old crewmember of a fishing boat airlifted to Larnaca hospital overnight after a heart attack has died, reports said Tuesday.
The man, an Italian national, had to be airlifted ...
Coronavirus: employers can’t ask staff for health certs, but workplace inspectors can
On the back of the buzz created over a potential domestic Covid pass after May 9, and a related statement by the Data Protection Commission, the chamber of industry and commerce (...
Coronavirus: labour minister announced latest relief schemes
The labour ministry on Tuesday announced the latest relief schemes available for businesses, employees and self-employed persons as a result of the two-week coronavirus-related lockdown running from April 26 to May 9.
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Medical reiki: Where medicine and spirituality meet
By Eleni Philippou
When life gets tough, we look outside ourselves for answers, guidance or a glimpse of hope. The issues we face can be emotional or physical, more often ...
Coronavirus: Two more tweaks to 8998 rule
The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday two more exemptions to the text message rule, applying to those undergoing medical treatment and divorced parents visiting their children.
Those under regular ...
557,589 registered voters for May 30 election
A total of 557,589 are registered to vote in the May 30 parliamentary elections, the interior ministry said on Tuesday after finalising the electoral register.
The breakdown is as follows: Nicosia district 196,194 ...
Coronavirus: Study tracks lockdown impact on quality of life
The mental health and quality of life of a large part of the population in Cyprus has been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, research by Frederick University has revealed.
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Kadis urges timely targeted measures for sustainability of agriculture
The message that “timely targeted measures, where needed, is an important element in effectively addressing the crisis”, was sent by Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis, during yesterday’s informal teleconference of ...
Coronavirus: Election workers given option for early jab
Persons who work or are planning to work for the upcoming parliamentary elections on May 30 will have the opportunity to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of their age, the ...
Second chance to enjoy supermoon tonight
A supermoon or pink moon appeared in Cyprus’ skies on the night between Monday and Tuesday and will also be visible during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to ...
Coronavirus: Ministry cuts time for second AZ dose to eight weeks
The period elapsing between the two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be reduced from 12 to eight weeks, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
The decision goes into effect ...
Religious leaders call for end to stalemate in Cyprus peace process
The Religious Leaders of Cyprus that make up the Religious Track of the Cyprus Peace Process (RTCYPP), jointly express their best wishes for the meetings starting today in Geneva to ...
Hellenic Petroleum demolishes its Dhekelia fuel tanks (video)
All fuel tanks of Hellenic Petroleum on the coastal front of Larnaca have been demolished, it was announced on Tuesday.
“The demolition works of the tanks located at the facilities ...
Man arrested for €11 purchase with stolen credit card
Paphos police on Monday arrested a man who used a stolen credit card to buy items worth €11 at a kiosk.
On November 1, 2020, a house in Paphos was broken into and ...
UK calls for “creativity and flexibility” ahead of Geneva meeting
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who will today be attending talks hosted by the UN in Geneva aimed at restarting formal negotiations for a solution to the Cyprus issue, has ...
Eurostat: large fall in electricity prices
Household electricity prices in Cyprus fell by nearly 25 per cent in the second half of 2020 compared to the year before, the second largest decrease in the EU.
According to Eurostat, ...