Some 40% of Cyprus’ 900,000 population has undergone a rapid coronavirus test since the beginning of February, according to the Health Ministry. Between February 1 to February 14, more than 402,000 people
While Cyprus’ overall COVID-19 data is improving, health authorities are turning their attention to Limassol’s worsening situation. In a statement following a meeting with the government’s coronavirus advisory committee, Health Minister Constantinos
Following scenes of police using a water cannon and pepper spray in clashes with anti-corruption protestors, a probe has been launched into whether excessive force was used. Attorney-General George Savvides gave the
An agreement allowing vaccinated Israeli tourists into Cyprus without needing a PCR test or quarantine from April 1, has been heralded as a lifeline by Cypriot Transport and Tourism Ministers. Tourism Minister
Thousands of domestic helpers and the self-employed are included in the programme for free weekly mandatory screening of employees that are returning to work. Cyprus’ Health Ministry on Monday clarified that mandatory
A total of 44,429 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, up until February 13, at vaccination centres across Cyprus as the rollout picks up speed, the Health Ministry said. Some 29,592 people
The three main opposition parties have called for Cyprus Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis to resign and take responsibility for the excessive use of force by the police during a peaceful demonstration on
By Michael Olympios Before Cyprus’ citizenship scandal became an international embarrassment, there was evidence hidden in plain sight the government was involved in selling passports to the highest bidder. Jho Low was
Cyprus will remove all quarantine restrictions for Israeli travelers visiting the island from April 1, as part of the ‘Green Passport’ initiative, President Nicos Anastasiades announced after meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
New coronavirus cases rose slightly to a week high of 123 on Sunday, up from 102 the day before, while Cyprus reported one more death and a stable number of 87 patients
