At least 20 people are reported to have died when a fuel container truck exploded in the northern Lebanese city of Akar, leaving at least seven more seriously injured, according to the
Thousands headed to the Cyprus mountains on Sunday as locals escaped the scorching summer heat and celebrated the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, one of the greatest feasts for the Greek Orthodox
Fewer Cypriots are choosing to go abroad for a summer getaway as COVID restrictions have deterred them from leaving the island, said the Association of Cyprus Travel Agents. In comments to the
Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Saturday, as new daily cases and hospitalisations continued to fall to 401 and 244, respectively. The Health Ministry said in its Covid bulletin that a 74-year-old
Caretta caretta turtles that hatched at Kiti’s Parasolia beach in Larnaca thrilled beachgoers as the baby turtles made a run for the water to start their new lives at sea. Fisheries Department
Cyprus hotels are given a financial lifeline as they anticipate their establishments to fill up with Cypriots during the August holidays. Traditionally most Cypriots take their annual leave mid-August when most businesses
Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Friday, as new daily cases and hospitalisations stabilised at weekly lows of 419 and 259, respectively. The health ministry said in its Covid bulletin that a
Cyprus hospitals are feeling the pinch from an increase in COVID-19 patients needing to be treated in an Intensive Care Unit, with officials warning if numbers keep rising, beds will become scarce.
Around 70% of the island’s adult population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and over 76% had one jab, said Cyprus’ Health Ministry on Friday. The rate of the fully vaccinated adult
Secondary school teachers oppose the Health Ministry’s plan to have unvaccinated teachers and students tested twice a week for COVID-19 when the new academic year starts in September. Unions OELMEK and OELTEK,
