COVID19: Cyprus on alert for Omicron variant

Cyprus authorities are on alert for the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, assuring the public that the situation is being monitored with no cases being found yet. Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas, and the

COVID19: Two deaths, fewer cases and patients

Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to nine this month, as new daily cases dropped from a four-month high back down to 337, while patient hospitalisations decreased to

Turkish Cypriots crushed by falling Lira

The tumbling Turkish Lira is taking the Turkish Cypriot economy along with it, as the community sees inflation send prices for essential goods through the roof. The Lira has been breaking unwanted

Fighting corruption takes courage

Justice Minister Stephie Drakou was in parliament this week, where she told MPs the new framework for an independent anti-corruption agency would be in place at the beginning of 2022. Naturally, MPs

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COVID19: Cases exceed 500, one death

Cyprus reported one more coronavirus death on Saturday, the seventh this month, as new daily cases spiked to 535, while patient hospitalisations increased to 118. Saturday’s cases were the highest daily tally

COVID19: Cyprus case rate jumps 66%

Cyprus’ COVID infections are on the rise as the two-week cumulative case rate increased by 66.6%, with over 4,000 incidents recorded, according to Friday’s Health Ministry epidemiological report. The island’s 14-day cumulative

‘Generous’ incentives to go electric

Cyprus is investing €45 mln in incentive schemes to purchase greener cars and register 36,000 electric vehicles by the end of 2030, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos announced. Authorities are launching an attractive