The Met Office has renewed a yellow alert, warning of extremely hot weather on Saturday as the mini-heatwave continues, as maximum temperatures are expected to reach a scorching 40 degrees Celsius. The heat alert for Saturday follows Friday’s warning when maximum temperatures inland also soared to 40°C. In its forecast, the Cyprus meteorological service said
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Cyprus’ First Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Anastasia Anthousi, was sworn in on Friday, pledging to work hard for every citizen to live in dignity in a strong state of real social well-being. Speaking during the ceremony at the Presidential Palace, President Nicos Anastasiades, the new Deputy Ministry, is another important milestone in the government’s
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A Vice President of Royal Caribbean Cruises praised the authorities for their cooperation and confirmed Cyprus is a potential destination for its ships. Senior Vice President of Royal Caribbean International, Sean Treacy welcomed Health Minister Michalis Hadzipantelas, Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios, and Shipping Minister Vasilis Demetriades aboard the Harmony of the Seas docked at Limassol
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Scientists advising the government on handling the coronavirus outbreak are to hold an emergency meeting on Friday evening, worried by daily new COVID-19 cases reaching the critical 1,000 infections. Cyprus reported a new record 993 coronavirus cases on Thursday, up from Wednesday’s previous record of 952. Thursday also saw the European Centre for Disease Prevention
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Now under Maltese ownership, Larnaca-based Cyprus Airways announced a third scheduled Moscow flight from 25 July, with bookings available. This follows hot on the heels of the Russian government’s decision to open up for tourism. Cyprus Airways said it continues to pick up pace as the Summer unfolds, with a raft of destinations available from
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Annual house prices in the first quarter of 2021 fell 5.8% in Cyprus, while across the European Union, they rose by an average of 6.1%. In the first three months, house prices, as measured by the House Price Index, increased by 5.8% in the euro area, 6.1% in the EU but decreased by 5.8% in
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Cyprus reported a new record 993 coronavirus cases on Thursday, up from Wednesday’s previous record of 952, as health authorities urged unvaccinated people to get a COVID-19 jab to contain the fourth wave of mass infections. The Health Ministry expressed concern over the spread of the Delta variant, noting that nine out of ten people
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The UK’s decision to allow double-jabbed British holidaymakers to return from medium-risk ‘amber’ countries without having to self-isolate may be too late for Cyprus. The rule change, announced on Thursday by UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps, comes into effect on 19 July, when Britain will lift the bulk of COVID-19 measures. “This move means Europe
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Brussels would “never accept” a two-state solution for Cyprus that Turkey advocates as a condition for United Nations-backed peace talks to resume. “I want to repeat that we will never, ever, accept a two-state solution, we are firm on that and very united, and this is what
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Cyprus securing approval of €1.2 bln in European Union funding to restart its covid-stricken economy was hailed as a ‘milestone’ by visiting EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen Thursday. She is on the Mediterranean island to officially present the bloc’s approval of Cyprus reforms under the EU’s €800 bln Recovery and Resilience Plan to
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