January became the deadliest month to date, with eight new coronavirus deaths pushing the monthly total to 86, overtaking the previous record of 80 last August. The health ministry said in its
Activist Ilias Gkionis, claiming to have evidence implicating Cyprus in an alleged human trafficking ring active in Greece, has sent a 47-page document to police. A police official confirmed to the Financial
Animal welfare organisations have welcomed the government decision to approve a special €1.5 mln plan to support local authorities in building shelters for stray dogs. In comments to the Financial Mirror, a
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a test to stay policy implemented at schools for close COVID-19 contacts, which would be expanded to the emergency services and hospitals. As announced by the Health
Water levels at the dams in Cyprus this January are the third-highest for the month this decade, Water Development Department director Panagiota Hadjigeorgiou said. In statements to CNA, Hadjigeorgiou said the water
Corruption watchdog Transparency International says Cyprus has lapsed in its battle against sleaze, making little progress over a decade, despite recent measures ushered in by Parliament. In Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index
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,
The UN High Commission for Refugees acknowledges Cyprus is one of Europe’s frontline states facing increasing migratory pressures, but it needs to implement fast and fair asylum procedures. The UNHCR Representative in
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
Three people died of coronavirus in Cyprus on Tuesday, rising to 78 for January, just short of becoming the deadliest month on record, as new daily cases dropped to 2,546 and hospitalisations
