COVID19: Calls for vaccinated to be tested

Scientists propose health authorities should reconsider COVID-19 measures by redesigning their testing policy to include targeted tests on those who are fully vaccinated. In comments to Phileleftheros daily, the head of the

COVID19: No deaths with fewer new cases

Cyprus reported no coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, with the number of new cases and hospitalisations dropping to 188 and 67, respectively, as authorities plan to extend its COVID-19 booster shot rollout to

October registered unemployed dips 65%

The number of registered unemployed saw a big annual drop of 65% in October from 31,487 in 2020, attributed mainly to a thriving hotel, tourism and hospitality sectors, the Statistical Service reported

Ηouse Speaker wants femicide criminalised

Cyprus’ first female House Speaker, Annita Demetriou, proposes the specific charge of femicide be added to the criminal code and carry a maximum life sentence for the perpetrators. She told the House

Private debt reduced to €56 bln in Q2

In Cyprus, private debt (households and non-financial corporations) declined to €56 bln in Q2 2021, marking a reduction of €500 mln from the previous quarter, according to financial data from the central

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COVID19: Booster shots for younger age groups

Cyprus is considering extending its COVID-19 booster shot rollout to younger ages as an uptick in daily coronavirus cases has scientists concerned the fifth wave of infections is coming. In comments to