COVID19: Free self-test kits for fully jabbed

Cyprus will introduce coronavirus self-testing from 20 December, with the Health Ministry handing out free kits to the fully jabbed. The Health Ministry announced that fully vaccinated people would be able to

Dust levels three-times above limit

Cyprus experienced high dust concentrations across the island on Monday, with authorities issuing a warning for above-average levels in the atmosphere. Limassol had the highest dust levels in the atmosphere, followed by

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COVID19: Two deaths as cases drop below 400

Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Sunday, with hospitalisations increasing as a Limassol school cluster with Omicron cases increased ahead of a cabinet meeting on Monday. The high school has accounted for

How Omicron stole Christmas

There is a sneaking suspicion that this Christmas is starting to replicate last year’s COVID-tainted festive cheer, with infections rapidly rising to worrying heights. And the last thing we wanted Santa to

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Cyprus fights crypto crime

Cyprus has joined the big boys in the digital currency sphere, becoming a training hub for law enforcement agencies worldwide. The Mediterranean island is stepping up in the digital world as it

Turkish Cypriots eye euro as lira crumbles

Turkish Cypriots are eyeing a transition to the euro as the tumbling Turkish Lira is destroying their economy as they see their earnings vanish while inflation spirals. As prices for essential goods

COVID19: Vaccines for children 5-11 next week

Cyprus will roll out a vaccination program for children aged five to eleven next week, announced the Health Ministry’s permanent secretary Christina Yiannaki. Presenting the ministry’s vaccination program, Yiannaki said the authorities

Empty land should be taxed

For the past 15 years, I have expressed views on the need to tax vacant building plots and development land which is not in any use. Approximately 40% of the development land

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COVID19: New cases up again, fewer patients

Cyprus reported an increase in new daily infections to 662, with hospitalisations dropping marginally to 138 and no Covid-related deaths. After six deaths this week, the death toll since the pandemic started