Another two people drowned in Cyprus seas on Wednesday, taking the number of deaths to three in as many days. Around 6 pm on Wednesday, a 25-year-old Afghan man was pulled unconscious
Cyprus was second among 22 participating countries in a World Health Organisation survey on students negatively affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Education Ministry said. Moreover, Cyprus was among the countries where
The island will get a respite from a punishing heatwave from Friday, as July goes down as the hottest month on record. It is not just the hottest July ever recorded but
The Justice and Agriculture Ministries have vowed to increase punishments for those found guilty of causing fires by letting off fireworks “dangerously and irresponsibly” following an increase in such incidents. They propose
Around 118,000 people participate in the Neighbourhood Watch programme, the institution introduced in 2011 has effectively contributed to preventing crime and improved a sense of security, the Justice Ministry said. After the
Cyprus has made the least progress amongst its fellow EU members in closing the gender equality gap, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). WEF’s 17th edition of the
Cyprus is proud, and rightly so, of its Blue Flag beaches, rising to 77 from 57 a decade ago, while the landmark marinas have also acquired the mark for the quality of
Old Nicosia is being deserted, with more buildings declared dangerous, despite generous state incentive schemes to property owners. In comments to the Financial Mirror, real estate agents, architects and residents are raising
Fans of Cypriot football giants Omonia Nicosia are optimistic the club will reclaim its glorious past following the tweaking of the management deal between the club and millionaire Stavros Papastavrou. Club members
Cyprus is heading for record high temperatures, as the Met Office warns that weather stations could well record over 45 degrees Celsius next week, threatening the all-time high of 46.2°C. In comments
