Coronavirus-affected economies across Europe could contract on average by 3.5% this year with a rebound of 4.8% possible in 2021, according to a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development report. EBRD warns that projections are subject to “unprecedented uncertainty”. “EU members in south-eastern Europe were also likely to be severely affected by the coronavirus crisis, with a
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Air carriers are selling tickets for flights scheduled for dates from 1 June while the Cypriot authorities have yet to decide on when and how Cyprus airports are to reopen. Cyprus authorities are warning travellers not to be too hasty in buying an air ticket before 9 June. Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos claimed that airline
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By Michael J. Hadjihannas Since the beginning of lockdown in Cyprus from mid-March, technology has played a crucial role not only in stopping the spread of coronavirus but also in the sense of being connected throughout the social distancing process. As of January, the Cyprus population is recorded at 1.2M with 1.02M internet users, 1M
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Cyprus continues to keep a firm grip on the spread of coronavirus as it announced only two new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and one more death that was not directly attributed to the virus. The two new cases were detected after conducting 1,153 lab tests. According to the Ministry of Health, a 72-year-old woman, with
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A love-struck Romeo was sentenced to 45 days in prison after being found guilty of breaking Cyprus lockdown to go visit his girlfriend during the coronavirus pandemic. The 35-year-old, from Famagusta, said he had ‘decided to visit his girlfriend’ when Dherynia police officers stopped and cautioned him for breaking the curfew, a little after 9
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On the occasion of International Nurses Day, Cyprus paid tribute to its healthcare heroes for their winning contribution on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19. In a written statement, President Nicos Anastasiades has expressed the government’s and his “deep gratitude” towards nurses and midwives for their invaluable role in protecting public health. President Anastasiades
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British Bases police urge the public to comply with measures on social distancing and movement after 25 people were fined over the weekend for breaking COVID-19 rules at Limassol’s Lady’s Mile and Curium beaches. As temperatures soared, officers patrolling the beaches confirmed more than 1,500 people visited the areas and although the vast majority adhered
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Concerned parents fearing the decision to reopen all schools on 21 May is risky and premature have set up an online petition asking the government to reconsider. Around 8,000 final-year Cyprus students returned to school on Monday under strict health guidelines. The parent group claims that their kids will be unnecessarily exposed as the school
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COVID-19 cases detected among vulnerable groups have experts worried the virus is circulating undetected in the community, spread by asymptomatic carriers who are visiting relatives despite lockdown rules. These cases involve people such as cancer patients, pregnant women, elderly people who were tested before being admitted to the hospital for treatment or any other healthcare
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Bitcoin’s historic halving event on Monday, occurring every four year, showed that the “long-term future of cryptocurrencies is secure”, according to Nigel Green, CEO and founder of independent financial advisory deVere. The highly anticipated halving event means that less and less bitcoin – which is limited to 21 million units – will now been mined.
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