New HIV-1 strain discovered in Cyprus

Cypriot scientists have discovered a recombinant strain of the HIV-1 virus circulating in Cyprus, collaborating with the Gregorios AIDS Clinic at Larnaca General Hospital. The discovery was made by UCy’s Laboratory of

Cyprus internet speeds in slow lane

Some 41% of households in Cyprus enjoyed high-speed internet coverage, a huge gap from the rest of the EU, where 70% enjoyed fast broadband. Cyprus had the second lowest coverage in fixed,

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Golden passport scheme ‘rotten until the end’

The Citizenship for Investment scheme was “rotten” to its core, while several actions of government officials could constitute criminal acts, said the Audit Office on Monday. Releasing an almost 200-page dossier containing

Cyprus to buy Israel’s Iron Dome technology

Cyprus is preparing to purchase Iron Dome defence technology from Israel capable of intercepting Turkish drones. It would become the world’s first country to buy Israel’s Iron Dome technology. Cypriot newspaper Kathimerini Cyprus reported

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No dream home for Millennials

Cyprus’ Millennials and Generation Z struggle to make the dream of owning their home, forced to rent a roof over their head, in line with the European trend, argue real estate agents.

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Traffic cameras at ‘high-risk’ junctions

Cyprus will increase its traffic camera network, with mobile and fixed cameras installed at accident blackspots and frequent speed limit violations. In comments to Phileleftheros daily, the assistant director of the Police

Danger of monkeypox spreading is real

The danger of monkeypox spreading among Cypriot society is real, warned the Health Ministry on Monday. Cyprus has so far reported four cases, all in August. Talking to Phileleftheros daily, the ministry’s