COVID19: Two deaths as cases lower at 1,414

Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, with new infections dipping further to 1,414 cases, while hospitalisations dropped for the second day in a row to 183. The Health Ministry said in

COVID boosted government staff hires

The number of government staff increased by 2.3% as demand for substitute teachers and other public sector jobs reached an all-time high, as people recovered from COVID-19 or stayed home to look

Government committed to national minimum wage

President Nicos Anastasiades’ administration remains committed to introducing a national minimum wage before the end of its term, reaffirmed Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou. Following a meeting of the Labour Advisory Body set

/

21 Russians to lose Cyprus passports

Some 21 Russians holding a ‘golden passport’ will be stripped of their Cypriot nationality due to sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia for invading Ukraine. The government has decided to

/

British expats rewarded for serving the community

British High Commissioner, Stephen Lillie, has presented British Empire Medals to Michael and Pamela Groves for their extensive commitment and service to the expat community as leading members of the Cyprus Residency

COVID19: Two deaths as cases dip to 1,700

Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, with new infections dipping below the 2,000 marker to 1,692 cases, while hospitalisations dropped to 188, but critical patients increased. The Health Ministry said in

Bases police issues Easter banger warning

A Greek Cypriot man from Xylotymbou will appear before a British Bases court in Dhekelia on May 10 after being arrested for possession of 40 Easter bangers, riding a motorcycle without a

Inflation biggest threat to recovery

Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides fears the current energy crunch fuelled by the war in Ukraine will be difficult to tame, comparing it to the oil crisis in the 1970s. Addressing the 12th

/