The UK Government has made clear there are “no plans to authorise direct flights between the UK and the north of Cyprus” after a campaign for an air link to the Turkish occupied areas. In response to a Turkish Cypriot petition on the British Parliament’s website, the Foreign Office stated that only Turkey recognised the
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Despite losses, Cyprus’ ruling conservatives DISY remained the largest party after Sunday’s vote; communist AKEL had a poor showing, smaller parties made gains as voters snubbed traditional power centres. Among the election victors, marked by a record-low turnout, were far-right ELAM and a centrist splinter group Democratic Front (DIPA), as voters searched for alternatives to
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Six EU countries – Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland – have had their COVID-19 travel status upgraded to the safer orange category from red. There are now 14 countries in the orange zone, including the UK and Norway, where a negative PCR test is required. Malta remains the only EU member state in
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Cyprus reported no coronavirus deaths for the second day in a row on Sunday, making it the fourth day out of five, as the May toll stands at 48 and 360 since the pandemic started. The improving epidemiological situation, boosted by ongoing vaccinations, also resulted in fewer daily infections, with 44 new cases of COVID-19,
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Cyprus’ ruling DISY held its position as the largest party while ultranationalist ELAM gained more votes to become a major force after voting in parliamentary elections on Sunday. ELAM – doubling their vote – is now the fourth largest party after garnering 6.8% of the vote, pipping socialist EDEK in a close fight. Cyprus voters
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The Finance Ministry revealed new fiscal risks in its Strategic Framework for Fiscal Policy 2022-2024 report linked to Cyprus’ General Healthcare System. Many of the issues that remain troubling are related to the abuse of the system, not only from the people but also from some doctors. Although efforts have been constant to deal with
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Cyprus elects a new parliament on Sunday in a process likely to show a decline in support for major parties and a sizeable abstention rate among voters angered by corruption scandals. Some 15 political parties and a record 658 candidates are seeking seats in a vote which will not likely produce an absolute majority given
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Revelations by a mafia boss that Ankara was behind the 1996 assassination of a Turkish Cypriot journalist has awakened memories of dark deeds in the Turkey-occupied north of Cyprus. A convicted mob Turkish boss Sedat Peker, 49, now in self-exile in Dubai, caused turmoil after releasing a series of videos with revelations about many political
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As construction activity grows, especially for residential properties (houses, apartments), quiet enjoyment in cohabitation becomes more important. Regrettably, there are no building regulations regarding noise, such as double insulated dividing walls between the units, similarly for floor insulation and double/triple glazing, which help increase the quiet enjoyment of residents or neighbours. In hot climates, such
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No deaths from COVID-19 were reported on Saturday, as cases continued to plunge below three digits as Cyprus looks to ease more lockdown measures. Cyprus shortened the curfew on Saturday, pushing it back to 1 am (until 5 am) from midnight before scrapping it all together on 10 June. Saturday was the third day out
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