5.3 magnitude quake shakes Cyprus

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Polis Chrysochous was felt on the island on Wednesday morning, the geological survey department said. No damage or casualties were reported as the epicentre

UN: Mistrust deepens in Cyprus talks void

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says there is deepening mistrust among Greek and Turkish Cypriots while encouraging leaders to maintain dialogue and engage. His report recommended the Security Council extend the mandate of

COVID19: Five deaths as cases leap to 5,500

Five people died of coronavirus on Tuesday with Cyprus recording an unprecedented 5,457 cases as hospitalisations remained stubbornly beyond the 200-bed safety margin with 209 patients being treated for Covid-19. From a

Cyprus says UN reports ‘sit on the fence’

Nicosia claims that two reports by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on his Good Offices Mission and UNFICYP peacekeeping mission maintain a policy of “sitting on the fence” rather than apportioning responsibility. Government

COVID19: Restrictions on social gatherings loom

Cyprus is expected to tighten COVID-19 measures amid an Omicron surge, just days after introducing new rules, with further restrictions on social gatherings and nightclubs. President Nicos Anastasiades has called a meeting

COVID19: One in 10 Cypriots self-isolating

One-tenth of Cyprus’ one million population is in self-isolation due to contracting COVID-19 or declared a close contact of a known case, as Omicron ravages the island. An unprecedented surge of COVID-19