Paralimni shopkeepers SOS for aid ‘before it’s too late’
Paralimni shopkeepers say they are struggling to survive and are crying out for help and support from the government, “before it’s too late”, asking for...
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Third humanitarian aid shipment heading to Ukraine
The third humanitarian aid package from Cyprus to the people of Ukraine departs Saturday from Limassol port, and is being shipped through Greece and then...
Second aid drive for Ukraine underway
The commissioner for the citizen Panayiotis Sentonas said on Wednesday a second campaign to collect humanitarian aid is underway across the island. Collected goods are...
State ‘still ignoring plight of artists’
Pandemic assistance to people working in the arts and culture is grossly inadequate and the state must step in with additional grants, the Cultural Movement...
EU adopts €30.7m action programme for Turkish Cypriots
The European Commission on Wednesday adopted a €30.7m action programme for the Turkish Cypriot community that includes substantial aid to help producers benefit from the...
US House approves $2,000 coronavirus aid checks sought by Trump
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives voted 275-134 to meet President Donald Trump’s demand for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks on Monday, sending the measure on...
Paralimni charity sees increasing numbers needing food aid
The Ayios Christoforos charity centre in Paralimni will provide food for about 200 families in the government-controlled areas of Famagusta on Christmas, it said on...
Cyprus sends more aid to Lebanon than much larger countries
The amount of aid collected in Cyprus for the people of Lebanon is more than has been sent by much bigger countries, volunteer commissioner Yiannis...
200 tonnes of aid for Beirut blast victims
Another 200 tonnes of aid for victims of the devastating blast in Beirut was shipped from Cyprus today after a brief ceremony at Limassol port...
Donations to be shipped to Lebanon on Tuesday, 20 tons collected (update)
Twenty tons of dry food have been collected so far in Cyprus to help the Lebanese people after last week’s blast that devastated the port...
