COVID19: Omicron could send daily cases to 2,000

The more transmissible Coronavirus variant Omicron could push Cyprus’ daily COVID-19 cases up to 2,000, said epidemiologist Dr Michalis Voniatis. In comments to the Cyprus News Agency, Voniatis said the rise in

Turkish Cypriots want the euro

Most Turkish Cypriots support the transition to the euro, as they are crushed under a tumbling Turkish Lira, with their earnings diminishing while inflation spirals. According to an opinion poll conducted by

COVID19: Health Ministry denies vaccine shortage

The Health Ministry has rejected rumours that Cyprus is running low on COVID-19 vaccines, confirming that authorities are pushing Moderna jabs to balance out a high demand for Pfizer. Reportedly people turning

DISY leader to run for president in 2023

Averof Neofytou, the President of Democratic Rally (DISY), the ruling party, announced his intention to stand in the 2023 Presidential Elections. DISY’s Supreme Council meets on March 12, 2022, to elect the

COVID19: One death as daily cases near 900

Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Wednesday, an increase in new cases to 883 and the number of hospitalisations remaining high at 172, with tests exceeding 100,000 as people prepare for Christmas

COVID19: Jab walk-ins for university students

Walk-in vaccination centres will cater exclusively to university students who want a COVID-19 booster shot next Monday and Tuesday, said the Health Ministry. The walk-in centres will operate solely for students who