By Tatiana der Parthogh The return of 219 paintings, believed lost in Famagusta, to their rightful owners after 47 years could set a precedent for the repatriation of other known looted works of art and antiquities. To date, claims have been limited to items that would appear in the public domain, such as in auction
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The Cypriot economy is no stranger to economic downturns. Less than a decade ago, it faced an almost existential threat. Two of its biggest banks went down. Money became so scarce it made business activities nearly impossible to pursue, at least for some time. Expansion plans were shelved, and foreign investment disappeared altogether. Construction came
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The Covid pandemic has a negative impact on economic, social and health issues, but it has offered the opportunity for many to get to know Cyprus’ rural areas, especially the mountain locations. Last summer, we saw an unprecedented demand for the Troodos mountain hotels and other real estate in the region. For the first time
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Cyprus reported no deaths, fewer COVID-19 cases, and hospitalisations on Saturday, as the island’s epidemiological situation improves before more lockdown relaxations next week. The Health Ministry said the death toll since the pandemic remained at 346, with the average age at 77.5 years. The daily Covid-report said that 156 patients are currently admitted in state
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Cyprus Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos, an unconventional politician known for his bikes-to-buses actions, donned his diving gear on Saturday and plunged several meters at the site of the sunken harbour of ancient Amathus, east of Limassol. Karousos has strong ties to the sea as he previously served as mayor of Ayia Napa, probably the most
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As post-lockdown Cyprus welcomes back tourists, efforts to attract holidaymakers may have hit a brick wall as the UK may not remove the island from quarantine regulations any time soon. Cyprus allows vaccinated tourists to roam freely. Those who have tested once or twice according to the classification of their country of origin can enjoy
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A record 659 candidates came forward this week to contest the 56 seats in parliament on May 30, with the campaigns so far being less fascinating than watching paint dry. Those few lucky to be invited on TV shows are allowed a few minutes of airtime, as if anyone watches anything on the telly nowadays,
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By Tassos Anastasiades The 2018 PISA survey evaluating national school systems (Programme for International Student Assessment) has added evidence that transformational change is needed in education in Cyprus. The results show that Cyprus has a significantly higher level of low performers than OECD countries in reading, mathematics and science, and a significantly lower level of
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Cyprus reported four deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, a drop in hospitalisations to 155 patients and 171 new infections, as the island’s epidemiological situation improves and the vaccination programme intensifies. The health ministry said that three men, aged 51 to 72, and a 77 year old woman died, raising the death toll for May to
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Cyprus’ inoculation rollout has exceeded initial goals, as the online vaccination portal will open to teenagers for the first time. On Tuesday, the healthy ministry’s portal will open to 18 to 21 year olds, covering all age groups currently eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Having achieved its initial goals of vaccinating people aged 45
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