Cyprus to toughen pandemic, fire-starter laws

Attorney-General George Savvides and House President Annita Demetriou agree on replacing antiquated laws on contagious diseases and preventing wildfires with more effective rules and stricter fines. They had a meeting to examine

Nicosia-Palaichori road gets €73 mln upgrade

Work will get underway next year to improve the Nicosia-Palaichori road. This project will boost development in the nearby communities of the Pitsillia region, according to Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos. Speaking at

COVID19: Teenagers opting for jab

More than one in ten teenagers aged 16 and 17 have got their first of two COVID-19 jabs vindicating the government’s decision to widen vaccine coverage. Health Ministry spokesperson Margarita Kyriakou said

Branson makes history for space tourism

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s space flight constitutes a historic moment for space exploration and tourism, said Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation President George Danos. Branson successfully reached the edge of space onboard his

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COVID19: Hospitality to protest Safe Pass rules

Cyprus’ hospitality sector plans to protest against the government’s decision to make owners responsible for checking that customers carry a Safe Pass. Phanos Leventis, of the Leisure and Entertainment Establishment Owners Association,

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