Turmoil erupts over jurisdiction of air ambulance services
A feud – with signs of a turf war – has been brewing between the bureaucracy at the health ministry and the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) over who should handle air ambulances ...
Patients to play active role in evaluating Gesy services
Patients will have a more active role in evaluating services offered through Gesy, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Friday after a Cabinet meeting.
The evaluation process is set to ...
4th Queer Wave Festival brings more LGBTQIA+ screenings
The festival that pledged to create a space for queer cinema in Cyprus is back for its 4th annual celebration. The Queer Wave line-up once again boasts an eclectic selection ...
Electricity unions raise concerns over feasibility of interconnector project
Four trade unions representing workers in the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) on Thursday pilloried plans for the EuroAsia interconnector, warning that Cypriot taxpayers may end up getting saddled with ...
IED found in residential property on British base
British base police found an improvised explosive device during a search of residential properties in the village of Trachoni in the Akrotiri base area.
Bomb defusal experts were called to ...
Company fined €12,000 for ‘work health and safety violations’
A company by the name of S. E. Sakhi auto trading co received a fine of €12,000 at the Nicosia district court on Thursday for “violating the provisions of the legislation ...
Three kilograms of cannabis found in cereal boxes
Three kilograms of cannabis were found inside cereal boxes by police at Larnaca airport, while police in Paphos arrested a man who attempted to take receipt of the package.
According ...
Tender announced for creation of new Thalassaemia centre
The tender for the creation of a new thalassaemia centre at the Makarios hospital has been announced by the government.
The centre will cost over €5 million and will take 18 months ...
Age limits modified for HPV vaccines
Age limits for the HPV vaccine, known as Gardasil, are to be changed following a decision from the National vaccination advisory committee.
New guidelines have been set for the vaccine ...
Cyprus government seeking to boost SME mergers and acquisitions
The cabinet of ministers on Thursday approved an action plan for the provision of incentives seeking to boost mergers and acquisitions between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
As stated after ...
Nicosia general sees over 240 A&E patients in a single day
A total of 246 people visited Nicosia’s accident and emergency department in the space of just 24 hours on August 13, a sharp increase on usual figures, it emerged on Thursday.
According ...
Limassol cements role as conference tourism leader in Cyprus
The Limassol tourism board on Thursday held a press conference to officially welcome the upcoming M&I Europe Summer Forum, a major event that is due to take place ...
Study Cyprus as it was formed
One of the island’s most striking landscapes has a visitor centre and exhibition dedicated to the nature of the area finds PAUL LAMBIS
Episkopi village, located on the outskirts ...
Government ‘closely monitoring’ Pyla situation
The government is “closely monitoring” the situation in Pyla, according to its spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
He added that President Nikos Christodoulides and the Cypriot foreign minister were “constantly making diplomatic ...
Woman aged 65 mugged in Chlorakas
A case of assault and theft is being investigated by Paphos police, following the mugging of a 65-year-old woman in Chlorakas in the early hours of Thursday.
The Cyprus News ...
Access For All Festival returns to Limassol’s Old Port
“Get ready to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind festival that promotes equal opportunities and access for everyone, a festival that intends to break down barriers to inclusion and promote equality ...
Lack of care for road signs gives a bad impression, hoteliers say
The association of Cyprus tourist enterprises (Stek) that represents four and five-star hotels on Thursday bemoaned the state of the island’s road signs either because of graffiti or because ...
Union demands reduction in fuel tax
Trade union Isotita has called on Finance Minister Makis Keravnos to reduce taxation on fuel, in a strongly worded open letter sent on Thursday.
They said fuel is a “major ...
UCy set to pioneer first large energy storage system on the island
The University of Cyprus (UCy) on Thursday announced a tender for the development of the first phase of a photovoltaic (PV) park on its premises.
The ‘Apollo’ project, part of ...
Trial of suspect in Turkish Cypriot girl’s murder begins
The trial of Sefer Bugra Altundag, who stands accused of murdering 16-year-old Turkish Cypriot girl Zehie Helin Reessur in January, began in Trikomo on Wednesday.
The trial had been adjourned ...
Great tips on how to style short hairstyles
The sleek lob, the edgy pixie, and the blunt French bob are just a few of the trendy options available for short hair, which is now a prominent trend. Regardless ...
Two arrested after construction items stolen in Paphos
Police in Paphos have arrested two men on suspicion of theft after the victim pursued his case and located his stolen property.
According to police, the case began with a ...
Menendez to address overseas Cypriots conference
US Senator and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Robert Menendez, will on Thursday address World Conference of Cyprus’ Diaspora, which is continuing all day.
Thursday’s session ...
5 reasons Cypriots should consider solar panels
Across Europe, solar panels are becoming more popular as we push towards environmentally friendly energy sources. Backed by a range of government schemes and increased accessibility, solar panels are more ...