COVID19: Five deaths, youngest 51

Cyprus reported five new coronavirus deaths on Friday, with new cases rising again to 2,304, while hospitalisations inched up to 170, of whom 41 were critical. The Health Ministry said in its

Stocks buckle as Ukraine fears linger

Stock markets retreated on Friday at the end of a highly volatile week rocked by twists and turns in the Ukraine crisis and concerns about interest rate hikes. Asia’s main equity markets closed

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Larnaca port, marina revamp on schedule

Work on the much-awaited Larnaca port and marina €1.2 bln redevelopment is on track, with Cyprus soon reaping the benefits. Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos visiting the port Friday along with MPs, said

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Millions take shelter in UK from Storm Eunice

Millions hunkered down as Storm Eunice pummelled southern Britain with fearsome winds and crashing waves on Friday, leaving the streets of London virtually deserted and triggering broader warnings in Europe. The UK

GHS money sink row

Three years after its historic launch, the foundations of the country’s General Healthcare System is shaky, as the government and opposition go head-to-head over allegations of waste. Emotions boiled over at the

Cyprus establishes anti-corruption agency

After four years of languishing in Parliament, legislation establishing a national anti-corruption agency to conduct real-time audits on politicians and their asset declarations was approved by MPs. Justice Minister Stephie Drakou welcomed