Cyprus police have cautioned 153 people in the last 24 hours for violating social distancing measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak while serious crime has fallen by nearly 4%. The cautions followed 16,992 spot checks conducted between 0600 on Thursday and 0600 Friday, CNA has been told from the police press office. In Nicosia out
More
By Han Tan, Market Analyst at FXTM Brent fell by 4.1% and is struggling to keep its head above the psychological $30 level, while WTI edged closer to the $20 line plunging 9.3%, as markets expressed their misgivings over the tentative OPEC+ deal to cut supply by 10 million barrels per day (bpd) over the
More
Despite having a low mortality rate, Cyprus health services remain concerned that one in four COVID-19 patients is a healthcare worker while two clusters in Aradippou and Paphos have a high number of cases. Cyprus coronavirus mortality rate stands at 2.8% of reported cases, significantly lower than Italy’s 12.6% and UK’s 11.1%. Up until April
More
Cyprus reported another 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death on Thursday as infections remain relatively high since restrictions were enforced to contain the outbreak. A 78-year-old woman with underlying health conditions, who was being treated at Nicosia General Hospital ICU became the tenth person to die in Cyprus as a result of contracting
More
Random samples of 800 people as well as 20,000 laboratory diagnostic tests within 20 days for those exposed to COVID-19, will give experts a comprehensive picture for the day after lockdown. The information gathered will help when no more confirmed cases are reported, to decide when to ease restrictive measures in place to combat coronavirus.
More
Cyprus car sales in March dipped by 36.2% year on year impacted by social distancing measures and the economic shutdown implemented by the government to curb the coronavirus pandemic. According to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service, total registrations of motor vehicles in March amounted to 2,204, recording a decrease of 36.2% compared to
More
A new COVID-19 call service has been set-up for those seeking permission for essential journeys outside the home but can’t use the Cyprus government’s 8998 text messaging system. The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy has launched a new call centre service for citizens who need permission when leaving the home to exercise,
More
After a period of warm weather, Cyprus is to see heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms and hail on Thursday afternoon, as Cyprus Meteorological services issued a yellow warning in effect until 6 pm. According to the weather alert, several storms are expected in various parts of the island, with the highest probability concentrated in the mountains,
More
By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM Oil futures jumped on both sides of the Atlantic on expectations the world’s biggest producers would finally agree on production cuts. That comes a little over a month after the expired OPEC+ deal led to a surge of crude production by Saudi Arabia in a fight for
More
Real estate sales recorded a sharp 33% drop in March, as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on the Cyprus property market. Data released by the land registry, shows Limassol and Paphos, which thrived due to the construction of luxury properties aimed at foreign investors, have taken the biggest blow. According to the data, which
More
