Coronavirus: cabinet green lights second phase with new decrees, protocols and penalties
The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for the implementation of the second phase of relaxation of measures against the spread of coronavirus with...
Restrictions
Coronavirus: Ministers approve plan to gradually re-open businesses
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan for the gradual lifting of restrictions and reopening vital businesses from early May, provided the epidemiological data allow...
Coronavirus: public reminded of lockdown measures
The health ministry reminded the public on Thursday that the measures restricting movement have now been extended until April 30. It was announced on Wednesday...
Police conduct 5,000 checks, book 105 for violating movement restrictions
Police carried out over 5,000 checks in 12 hours Friday and Saturday and booked 105 individuals for breaking restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of...
Trump pushes for broad bill on guns after school shooting
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday went his furthest yet toward endorsing restrictions on gun sales, bucking Republican Party orthodoxy as he challenged lawmakers to go big...
No impact on real estate from Chinese ban so far
Business associations said Friday there has not been any reduction or problems with the sales of real estate following China’s decision to restrict outbound investment...
New Zealand PM says ban on foreign home buyers to start in 2018
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday a ban on foreigners buying existing homes would begin in early 2018, but the restrictions would not apply...
Water supply restricted in Famagusta district due to problem at Dhekelia plant
Due to a technical problem at the Dhekelia desalination plant, water supply has been restricted in the Famagusta district, authorities announced on Sunday. The water...
Turkish Cypriot side restricts Orthodox church services in north
All Orthodox churches in the north will only be able to have religious ceremonies once a year from now on except for Apostolos Andreas, Apostolos...
Central Bank imposes restrictions on Latvia’s Trasta Komercbanka
By Stelios Orphanides The Central Bank of Cyprus said that it imposed restrictions on the activities of Latvia’s Trasta Komercbanka in Cyprus, where it runs...
Intl. banks ready to help, want capital controls lifted
International banks operating in Cyprus could contribute greatly to the recovery of the island’s economy, the chairman of their association said, as he urged the...
Last of domestic cap controls lifted
By George Psyllides The government on Friday abolished the last of the domestic capital controls, introduced last year to prevent a bank run after agreeing...
Call to ease restrictions to stop flight of companies
By Elias Hazou A LEADING accountant yesterday called on financial authorities to lift restrictions lest foreign investors and companies run out of patience and decide...
