Cyprus central prisons will come under the spotlight when they feature in a new Netflix documentary on correctional institutions around the globe and their different approach to treating inmates. The news was delivered by the prisons’ director Anna Aristotelous who said the viewing on-demand platform has agreed with the prison board to be included in
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the EU will take measures if there is no de-escalation of tensions and an end to Turkey’s illegal activity in the Eastern Mediterranean. This is what von der Leyen said to Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades after briefing him on the outcome
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The expected establishment of the East Med Gas Forum (EMGF), with its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, has been formalized and signed. The EMGF is now an official international regional organization, set up by Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Israel, Palestinian Authorities and Jordan. The decision to set up the organization, which was made in January 2019 and
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Cyprus reported a staggering 36 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the highest since 9 April, as Health authorities agreed restrictions for social gatherings in Larnaca now the epicentre of the pandemic. This is the fourth highest spike recorded since the outbreak the peak being 1 April with 58 cases. Among Wednesday’s 36 new cases were
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Household gatherings in Larnaca will be limited to 10 people from Thursday as authorities try to stem the spread of coronavirus in the island’s number one COVID hotspot. Larnaca will come under a series of restrictive measures to stem the spread of coronavirus, following some 60 COVID-19 cases found in the district which are linked
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A significant decline in building permits was recorded in the first six months due to the restrictive coronavirus measures but data for June shows signs of an economic upswing driven by demand in Nicosia. The number of building permits authorised by local authorities in June reached 724, up from 708 issued in the previous month
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Larnaca is at the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in Cyprus with nearly 60 infections and scores of people in self-isolation with several cluster transmissions growing, said virologist Leondios Kostrikis. The government advisor on COVID-19 said Larnaca will see local restrictions on gatherings at social events and hospitality areas but ruled out a lockdown. “The
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Registering halloumi as a product of protected designation of origin (PDO) has languished for over five years in EU corridors due to Cyprus problem politics. An EU representative said the registration of halloumi as a PDO product is still pending due to disagreements between the two communities on the island. She did not elaborate on
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A schoolgirl and first division footballer are two new COVID-19 cases confirmed Wednesday, found from late test results, taking the coronavirus total to 1620, the Health Ministry said. The footballer for Ethnikos Achnas FC tested positive after developing symptoms. The female student who attends a special school in Larnaca underwent a COVID-19 test as part
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Under fire, Cyprus insists it does not oppose sanctions against Belarus but wants similar measures levied on Turkey for its illegal activity in the eastern Mediterranean. Nicosia has caused disunity in the EU ranks after blocking sanctions against Minsk over Belarus’ disputed presidential election outcome. Cyprus argues Brussels cannot pick and choose what actions to
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