COVID19: Tests for China arrivals from 15 January

From Sunday, all passengers arriving in Cyprus from China must present a negative 48-hour PCR test, as Nicosia adopts EU recommendations following a COVID-19 outbreak. The Cabinet approved the decision on Wednesday,

Princess Anne briefed on Cyprus issue

President Nicos Anastasiades briefed on Wednesday Princess Anne on burgeoning ties with the UK post-Brexit, the Cyprus issue and Turkish actions. Princess Anne, visiting Cyprus to meet and thank British peacekeepers serving in

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Wave of infections stretching hospitals

Hospitals are overwhelmed as the health system comes under pressure from a wave of respiratory infections, such as Influenza A. Authorities are also concerned over COVID transmission within hospitals; visits at Paphos

Outrage over bedridden patients tied down

The Federation of Patients’ Associations (OSAK) is angered at reports of patients being mistreated at state hospitals, including being tied to their beds. Families complained that they found their loved ones tied

Brief cold snap beckons

Winter will pay Cyprus a short visit after the island had one of its driest and warmest Decembers. The Met Office reported the coldest night of this winter, as temperatures on Monday

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Can’t buy, unable to rent

Increased mortgage rates have dashed dreams of owning a home, leaving many in a catch-22 situation as rents are rising, exceeding what families pay in monthly instalments for a housing loan. Interest

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