Cyprus is relaxing restrictions on social activities such as sports while theatres and cinemas will also be allowed to reopen from Monday, following a cabinet decision. Due to improved epidemiological data, authorities will be allowing individuals to train in groups of up to five in open spaces such as parks and beaches while cinemas and
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A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise, titled “CYFRA-01/21” was conducted off the island’s coast with the participation of SAR units and personnel from Cyprus, France including specialist nurses, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center said. Tuesday’s CYFRA 01/21 is the first SAR exercise conducted this year within the long-term cooperation agreement, between the JRCC Larnaca
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Cyprus’ vaccination program has slowed with AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines not available to administer before 15 February while health authorities are undecided whether older groups should get the vaccine. According to a source close to EU negotiations with AstraZeneca, the first batch of 69,403 doses earmarked for Cyprus in the first quarter, are expected to arrive
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Prospects for the upcoming UN-led meeting on starting Cyprus reunification talks will be the main focus of UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab’s first official visit to Nicosia on Thursday. While in Cyprus he will meet President Nicos Anastasiades, Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, ahead of an UN-led conference scheduled for March. In
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Health authorities in the Turkish occupied north of the island reported a record number of 62 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, as they were set to lift some lockdown measures, similar to a relaxation south of the border earlier this week. The Turkish Cypriot authorities had planned to revise a lockdown in northern Nicosia and
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By Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel, Macky Sall, António Guterres, Charles Michel & Ursula von der Leyen In September 2000, 189 countries signed the “Millennium Declaration,” shaping the principles of international cooperation for a new era of progress toward common goals. Emerging from the Cold War, we were confident about our capacity to build a multilateral
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By Pavlos Loizou The wealth of most Cypriots (those who still have some) is mainly made up of immovable properties and cash. So, when it’s time for them to transfer this wealth to the next generation, they usually make three important mistakes that have both financial and psychological consequences. The first mistake when transferring properties
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Cyprus saw a marginal rise in new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, with the health ministry announcing 128 SARS-CoV-2 infections, raising the total to date to 31,124. Reflecting a steady but slow improvement in the epidemiological situation, the authorities also said there were no deaths of COVID-19 patients, after three had died on Monday. The death
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Despite the pandemic, international markets have shown their trust in Cyprus’ economy, as the country generated €1 bln from the sale of a five-year Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) with the lowest interest rate in its history. On Tuesday, Cyprus raised €1 bln in a 5-year bond EMTN issuance with the book oversubscribed eight times
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Concerned over the possibility of the virulent South African strain of coronavirus entering Cyprus, health experts are advising the government to step up screenings at airports. Dr Peter Karayiannis, Professor of Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School and advisor to the government, said although there are no direct travel links with South Africa,
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