Vatican to build Cyprus embassy

The Cabinet has approved the leasing of state property in Nicosia’s Aglandjia area to construct a Vatican City State embassy. Deputy Government Spokesperson Niovi Parissinos said the Vatican’s administration would build the

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COVID19: New cases stubbornly above 400

Cyprus reported no coronavirus deaths on Wednesday as new daily cases remained above 400 for the third day in a row, dropping marginally to 434, as hospitalisations were also up at 117.

Pope may offer refugees a home during visit

Pope Francis has expressed his intention to Cypriot authorities to offer asylum seekers on the island refuge in the Vatican during his landmark official visit on 2 December, according to Deutsche Welle.

COVID19: Rapid rise in number of patients

As the government meets on Wednesday to rubberstamp new measures proposed by health experts to stem a resurgence of the coronavirus, with daily cases nearing 500, the number of COVID-19 patients needing

AEL basketball star still critical

Cyprus police have arrested a second person in connection with the violent attack on AEL Limassol’s US basketball player Corey Manigault who is still in critical condition with a serious head injury.

Two held in Engomi murder

Two men aged 25 and 36 from the Congo were remanded in custody for eight days by a Nicosia district court on Tuesday in connection with the murder of their fellow countryman.