People going in for a booster shot are entitled to take the day off work, announced the Health Ministry as an incentive to improve jab rates. The Cabinet approved the ministry request
Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Wednesday, as the number of new daily cases rose again to 275 and hospitalisations were marginally up at 72, with hospitals creaking at full capacity. State
Cyprus said Wednesday it is suffering a “migration crisis” and seeks to suspend asylum applications to those entering the Mediterranean island illegally. President Nicos Anastasiades held an emergency meeting Wednesday with ministers
Cyprus state hospitals are under increased pressure as COVID-19, seasonal infections and other medical cases push their capacity to the limit. On Wednesday, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) said the influx
Cyprus emergency services and the electricity authority (EAC) on Wednesday were on high alert as gale-force winds caused damage as small fires broke out and trees came down. Fire Brigade spokesperson Andreas
Consumer associations are concerned over spiralling prices this Christmas making the festive table and gift-giving more expensive. In comments to the Financial Mirror, the Cyprus Consumer Association chair, Marios Drousiotis, said prices
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
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
Cyprus will participate in the Paris Conference on Libya for the first time, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron. Despite Turkey saying it will not participate if Cyprus attends, President Nicos Anastasiades
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
