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Cyprus eyes UK, Russian tourists return

As UK partners signal the island can expect higher volumes of British summer holiday seekers, Cyprus tourism stakeholders are optimistic that 2022 will be a year of recovery following the coronavirus crisis.

29th January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

Cyprus shaken by 4.5 magnitude quake

Cyprus was shaken on Friday by a quake measuring 4.5 in magnitude; there was no damage or injuries reported, the Geological Survey Department confirmed. The quake was recorded on Friday at 05:58

28th January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

€1.5 mln for new dog shelters

Animal welfare organisations have welcomed the government decision to approve a special €1.5 mln plan to support local authorities in building shelters for stray dogs. In comments to the Financial Mirror, a

26th January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

January dam levels highest for three years

Water levels at the dams in Cyprus this January are the third-highest for the month this decade, Water Development Department director Panagiota Hadjigeorgiou said. In statements to CNA, Hadjigeorgiou said the water

26th January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

No respite from colder weather

Cyprus will not get a break from fridge-like temperatures over the coming days, after a cold front currently prevailing weakens Thursday, said the Met Office. Still affected by the cold front Elpis,

26th January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

Cyprus starts euthanasia debate

MPs have dived into the thorny issue of euthanasia, launching a round of discussion with civil society in parliament. The discussion was attended by Health Ministry officials, the Cyprus Bar Association, the

25th January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

Cyprus grapples with snow, rain, freeze

A cold front called Elpis will continue to affect the island until Thursday, bringing more snow, much to the delight of excursionists, but also prolonged thunderstorms. Since Saturday, the low-pressure weather system

24th January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

Paphos regeneration lacks spark

Following my initial visit to review the heart of Paphos central area regeneration in 2016, I visited the project again during the Christmas holidays. A particularly good effort has been made. This

22nd January 2022

Comment/Life & Society

New cold snap, Cyprus braces for Elpis

Cyprus will continue to tremble under another cold front with freezing temperatures and more snowfall, the Met Office said. Still, under the influence of a cold front set to leave the island,

22nd January 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

What to leave behind in 2022

Last year was better than 2020. And 2022 will be a better year than 2021. Without context, this is forecasting: stating the obvious when looking back and picking one of three options,

22nd January 2022

Comment/Life & Society