Patrols needed to combat piracy

Cyprus is calling for increased naval cooperation and permission for onboard security to combat the scourge of maritime piracy, following an increase in attacks in the Gulf of Guinea. Deputy Shipping Minister

First phase of electric car scheme on Monday

The first phase of a ‘generous’ incentive scheme worth €30 mln to convince motorists to go electric comes into play on Monday, the Transport Ministry said. Authorities are launching what they term

COVID19: Pressure for more jabs

Long queues have been forming outside COVID-19 vaccination centres across the island all week, as the pressure on the unvaccinated and people who are in line for a booster shot pays off,

Cyclone Carmel on its way

Cyprus is enjoying a sunny spell before bracing itself for cyclone Carmel hitting the island on Saturday night. Cyclone Carmel is expected to batter Cyprus from late-night Saturday through Monday afternoon with

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