Coronavirus: 662 new cases, one death (updated)
The health ministry announced 662 new cases of Covid-19 and one death on Tuesday.
The death was a 92-year-old woman who died at home on Monday.
This brings the death toll ...
A week full of music
Live music is thriving this month as numerous bands put on shows. Music from musicals, bluesy sounds and tunes from wind instruments are coming up this week in Nicosia and ...
Premier League clubs agree strict new Covid measures
Premier League players and staff must take a lateral flow test every time they want to enter their club’s training ground as the competition steps up its efforts to ...
Berlin’s public transit company promises relaxing trips with edible hemp tickets
Berlin’s public transport operator BVG has introduced an edible “hemp ticket” which it jokes can help alleviate the stress of travel at Christmas and take the edge off Berliners’ ...
Coronavirus: Pharmacies have reportedly issued false positives
The health ministry has reportedly received complaints that fake positive Covid-19 results have been issued by certain pharmacies, prompting authorities to warn of potential sanctions.
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas has ...
‘Real solutions’ for Polis hospital by the end of the year
The health ministry is ready to provide the state health service (Okypy) with all the funds required to ensure the smooth operation of Polis Chrysochous hospital, minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said ...
Coronavirus: UK to remove all countries from COVID travel red list on Wednesday
The British government will remove all 11 countries from its COVID-19 travel red list from Wednesday because there is now community transmission of Omicron in Britain, Health Secretary Sajid Javid told ...
Bilateral relations with Egypt at ‘all time high’
Cyprus and Egypt together with all like-minded countries in the region will continue to work to turn their geography into a blessing, Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday after ...
Dipa says too early to confirm presidential candidate
Dipa (the Democratic Front) and allies the Cooperation of Democratic Forces have not taken any decisions yet regarding the 2023 presidential elections as they are focused on other priorities, its president ...
One fifth of footballers in survey say played in fixed match
Over 20 per cent of footballers in Cyprus that took part in a survey whose results were presented on Tuesday, said they had taken part in a fixed official game while ...
Blinken touts deeper US engagement amid concern over ‘aggressive’ China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken touted on Tuesday a U.S. strategy to deepen its Asian treaty alliances, offering to boost defence and intelligence work with partners in an Indo-Pacific ...
Anastasiades heads to Brussels for EU summits
President Nicos Anastasiades travels to Brussels on Wednesday to attend the Eastern Partnership summit and the EU Summit on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
Ahead of his departure, Anastasiades on Tuesday ...
Villa could consider vaccine status of transfer targets, says Gerrard
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said the club could discuss the vaccine status of potential signings when they look to bolster their squad during the January transfer window, as rising ...
Tesla to accept dogecoin as payment for merchandise, says Musk
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) chief Elon Musk said on Tuesday the electric carmaker will accept dogecoin as payment for merchandise on a test basis, sending the meme-based cryptocurrency up 24 per ...
Greece and Cyprus combine fire-fighting expertise
Cyprus and Greece have joined forces in a “milestone” collaboration to use their scientific expertise in tackling forest fires.
The Cyprus Institute (CyI), the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (...
Delicate dragonflies slapped on Red List
By Emma Farge
Nearly a fifth of dragonflies, insects that play a role in managing diseases by gobbling mosquito larvae, are at threat of extinction due to habitat destruction, the ...
Possible EU measures against Turkey ‘not a negative development’ says FM
The referral by the EU foreign ministers of the options paper to Coreper for possible legal measures against those involved in the illegal activities in Varosha was not a negative ...
Decembeard: Grooming expert shares his top beard tips
By Katie Wright
Hot on the heels of Movember, Decembeard is the annual event that encourages men to quit shaving and embrace a full beard in the name of charity.
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Three arrests as fracas breaks out over delayed benefits payments
Paphos police arrested three people on Tuesday who allegedly assaulted employees at the social welfare office and one officer after complaining over delayed payment of benefits.
The incident occurred around 11.30...
Turkish government to present extra budget as lira dives
The Turkish government is soon expected to present to parliament an additional budget for next year, two officials said, because a sharp lira sell-off has strained the existing budget with ...
Coronavirus: Testing sites for eligible groups on Wednesday
A total of 23 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Wednesday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
Remand of double murder suspect renewed, third man arrested
Police said Tuesday they arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the double murder of two Russian women in the district of Limassol in November.
The suspect is being questioned, ...
Oil price dip towards $74, Omicron concerns dominate
Oil prices dipped towards $74 a barrel on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that the new Omicron coronavirus variant was set to dent the global demand recovery while ...
Three to stand trial for human trafficking
Three suspects were on Tuesday referred to trial before the Nicosia criminal court accused of belonging to a human trafficking ring following the testimony of an 18-year-old woman.
The young ...