Cypriots trust EU more than government

Although happy with their standard of living, Cypriots have a gloomier economic outlook than most Europeans and trust their government less than they do Brussels, according to a Flash Eurobarometer on public

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COVID19: Day off booster shot incentive

People going in for a booster shot are entitled to take the day off work, announced the Health Ministry as an incentive to improve jab rates. The Cabinet approved the ministry request

COVID19: One death as new cases rise again

Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Wednesday, as the number of new daily cases rose again to 275 and hospitalisations were marginally up at 72, with hospitals creaking at full capacity. State

Cyprus wants to suspend asylum applications

Cyprus said Wednesday it is suffering a “migration crisis” and seeks to suspend asylum applications to those entering the Mediterranean island illegally. President Nicos Anastasiades held an emergency meeting Wednesday with ministers

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COVID19: Hospitals creaking at full capacity

Cyprus state hospitals are under increased pressure as COVID-19, seasonal infections and other medical cases push their capacity to the limit. On Wednesday, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) said the influx

Consumers fret over price hikes before Christmas

Consumer associations are concerned over spiralling prices this Christmas making the festive table and gift-giving more expensive. In comments to the Financial Mirror, the Cyprus Consumer Association chair, Marios Drousiotis, said prices

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EMA reviews anti-COVID-19 pill for early use

The European Medicines Agency will begin reviewing data on game-changing antiviral pill molnupiravir, produced by US company MSD, against COVID-19, to support countries who want to use this medicine before receiving final