No respite from colder weather

Cyprus will not get a break from fridge-like temperatures over the coming days, after a cold front currently prevailing weakens Thursday, said the Met Office. Still affected by the cold front Elpis,

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50 years service for RAF helicopter squadron

RAF Akrotiri’s 84 Squadron helicopter crew have marked a historic landmark by celebrating 50 years of operational service in Cyprus. Formed on January 19, 1972, the Squadron was originally equipped with the

COVID19: Test-to-stay for police, hospitals

After launching test-to-stay at schools, the government is considering expanding the COVID-19 policy for close contacts in the emergency services and hospitals. As reported by the Cyprus News Agency, Health Minister Michalis

Cyprus starts euthanasia debate

MPs have dived into the thorny issue of euthanasia, launching a round of discussion with civil society in parliament. The discussion was attended by Health Ministry officials, the Cyprus Bar Association, the

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COVID19: Court rules vaccination certificates valid

A Nicosia district court rejected a petition by 64 people to revoke as unconstitutional government rules requiring COVID-19 vaccination certificates to enter indoor and outdoor venues, the Attorney-General’s office said. In a

COVID19: 1,700 reinfected in ten days

Some 1,700 COVID-19 cases reported in the past ten days involved people who have been reinfected with the virus, while Omicron remains the dominant variant amongst the community, the Health Ministry said

Delay in speed camera fines

Motorists caught violating the highway code by newly introduced speed cameras have yet to receive their fine after almost one month since the network went live. According to Phileleftheros daily, police officials