COVID19: Government slow to stem new outbreak

Scientists advising authorities on handling coronavirus have criticised the government for being content with an 80% vaccination rate and taking no other measures to curb a new outbreak. Lead scientist Dr Constantinos

COVID19: Police want fake jab doctor prosecuted

Police have recommended to Attorney General George Savvides that a Larnaca doctor who allegedly issued fake COVID-19 vaccination cards stands trial. The 53-year-old Larnaca GP was under investigation after evidence emerged; he

Alert for gale-force winds

Cyprus’ Met office issued a yellow warning for gale-force winds on Wednesday, which is expected to mostly affect the eastern part of the island, such as Larnaca and Famagusta. According to the

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COVID19: No deaths as patients on the rise

Cyprus reported no coronavirus-related deaths for the third day in a row on Tuesday, the seventh day this month with no Covid deaths, while the number of new daily cases dropped slightly

Pope Francis to hold open-air mass

Pope Francis will hold an open-air mass at the GSP stadium in Nicosia during his visit to Cyprus in December, with authorities drawing up security plans to shield the head of the

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COVID19: Health Minister urges people to get jab

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas has appealed to the public to go ahead with their vaccination against COVID-19 amidst a flare-up of the pandemic in Europe. In a statement Tuesday, Hadjipantelas says that

Speed camera warning signs

Authorities will place signs warning motorists of speed limits and the operation of new traffic cameras being installed in the coming months. A joint announcement by the Transport, Justice and Innovation ministers