Cyprus’ Defence Ministry came under fire for ‘gender-based’ discrimination against female personnel, as evidence emerges it follows a dual-standard policy for promoting women through the ranks. A representative of the Ombudsman and
Cyprus is inches away from sealing a deal with airlines to establish a direct flight connection with Saudi Arabia’s coastal town of Jeddah to boost tourist traffic. Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios,
Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Monday, the first day of relaxations for the unvaccinated, with new cases rising to 2,698, while hospitalisations and critical patients also on the up, at 164
Cyprus applauded the European Commission’s approval of a €6.13 mln government incentive scheme to support airlines affected by the pandemic flying to the island. Brussels agreed that the financial rewards were in
Cyprus and the European Union signed a landmark agreement Monday in which Brussels offers operational assistance to help Nicosia handle the EU’s highest influx of migrants per capita. EU Home Affairs commissioner
Friction over the Cyprus Church recognising the new Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s independence has resurfaced with the balance of power shifting within the clergy. The move of a top Limassol Bishop Athanasios to
Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides confirmed that European monetary bodies consider resorting to interest rate hikes to deal with high inflation. Addressing a conference on the future of Europe organised by the Glafcos
After months of being locked out of hospitality, social events, and sports venues, unvaccinated Cypriot were allowed back in Monday, provided they carry a 24-hour negative coronavirus test. A series of government
Turkey “has much to gain” if it works with the European Union to stem migrant arrivals from its airports to Cyprus, a “shocked” EU official said after touring the Green Line. European
Cyprus reported no coronavirus deaths for the first time in a week on Sunday, with daily cases inching up to 1,794, while hospitalisations rose to 162, of whom 38 were critical. The
