Cyprus reported 18 new coronavirus deaths this week, with the number of victims since the pandemic started breaking past the 1,000 mark to 1,006, while daily infections and hospitalisations dropped significantly. The
Cypriots celebrating a traditional Easter feast at home are paying 20% more to put a spread on the table than last year, said the government’s consumers’ protection service. In comments to state
A bill regulating electric scooters has caused a stir in parliament, as it dictates; they are not driven on roads or pavements, with some MPs claiming the legislation essentially bans their use.
The war in Ukraine and sanctions imposed on Moscow are taking a toll on the Cyprus forestry department that will be deprived of two Russian-owned firefighting helicopters it leases every year. The
Former volunteerism commissioner Yiannis Yiannaki was officially charged with the alleged forgery of his academic documents, which landed him well-paid jobs in the government. According to reports, Yiannaki has been slapped with
A record number of hotels have joined the state-sponsored staycation scheme starting in May to boost domestic tourism as coronavirus rules are lifted. More four and five-star hotels, apartments and other tourist
The COVID transmission rate in Cyprus has dropped to 0.6%, while the daily number of cases is low and hospital admissions have decreased, said Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela. He said the improved
Cyprus will revoke the passports of four European Union sanctioned Russians over Ukraine, taking the total to eight who received citizenship under a disgraced investment scheme, Cypriot officials said Wednesday. A cabinet
Cyprus is scrapping the COVID-19 Safe Pass for the outdoor hospitality venues and nightclubs for Easter, while the requirement will be binned entirely on 15 May, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said Wednesday.
Cyprus will install an electronic surveillance system along the buffer zone and hire 300 special police officers to stem an increase in migrant flows from the breakaway north. President Nicos Anastasiades convened
