No major damage from storm Carmel

Despite initial warnings, no major problems were reported due to cyclone Carmel with authorities receiving only a handful of distress calls. The public was alert, with authorities urging people to take measures

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COVID19: Cyprus mulls tighter measures for Christmas

Health authorities are mulling tightening restrictions to stem coronavirus, boosted by Omicron with higher transmissibility, including a limit on home gatherings and mandatory testing for all. On Monday, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas

Early whiff of electioneering

Candidates are gradually surfacing with an interest to run in the next presidential elections. The trouble is that voters will be going to the polls 15 months from now, not next week

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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