It didn’t take long for another COVID variant to mutate into a scary monster prompting the world to hit the panic button on the eve of Christmas. Cyprus wasted no time banning
I often wonder whether we appreciate how lucky we are to be born and live in Cyprus. Examining what is happening worldwide from civil strife, wars, earthquakes, poverty, and floods, we must
According to the Justice Ministry, cases of violence against women reported to the police have increased by 30% in 2021, compared to last year. On the occasion of the International Day for
Paphos residents woke up to heavy rainfall on Thursday, as the Cyprus Met Office issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms until late afternoon. There was flash flooding in Paphos as the heavens
To improve vaccination rates, those without a COVID-19 jab will be barred from entering hospitality, entertainment, or sports venues from next month, while booster shots will essentially become obligatory. After seven months,
Worsening epidemiological data across Europe has meant no upgrades on Cyprus’ COVID-19 safe travel list, leaving most EU countries in the high-risk red zone. The Health Ministry’s latest travel assessment sees its
Xylofagou local council is offering €500 to anyone who can provide information regarding the vandalism of its landmark ‘Big Potato’ monument, said community leader George Tasou. The Famagusta village is determined to
Despite heavy rain falling over Larnaca, around 7,500 runners from 72 countries, including ministers and diplomats, participated in Sunday’s 4th Radisson Blu International Marathon. Annita Demetriou, House Speaker, expressed satisfaction that the
After two years of coronavirus impact, shopping malls and retailers are pinning revenue hopes on Black Friday discounts, prolonging the sales extravaganza for the entire week. The countdown for Black Friday sales
Walk-in vaccination centres will work longer hours into the evening from next week to encourage more people to get a COVID jab, the Health Ministry said. The Health Ministry announced it would
