Many Cypriots believe that 5G networks pose a health risk while doubting whether the technology will deliver on faster internet access, a survey suggests. If 5G networks were to be deployed in the next 12 months, survey participants expressed concerns about potential health risks (69%), disruption to urban landscape (39%), lack of sufficient 5G compatible
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The CTC Group of CSE-listed retail, motor, and property companies that announced a return to profitability with €39 mln in 2020 is consolidating its position in Cyprus, where it sees both challenges and opportunities. The turnaround follows two years of losses, mainly due to property values’ impairment by affiliated and subsidiary companies. This resulted in
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Cyprus on Tuesday eased more lockdown restrictions as it tries to restart the economy; people still need SMS permission to leave home if not for work, the curfew stays but is shortened to six hours, public gatherings are allowed while hospitality can welcome customers in outdoor facilities. 1. What are the curfew hours? Movement is
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All political parties, except extremist Elam, have accepted President Nicos Anastasiades’ invitation to accompany him to Geneva, where the UN-backed Cyprus conference will take place on 27-29 April. Government spokesman Kyriacos Koushos said after Tuesday’s National Council, the top advisory body on the Cyprus issue, President Anastasiades briefed the political party leaders on the latest
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Cyprus’ decision to suspend COVID-19 inoculations using the AstraZeneca vaccine has disrupted 7,500 appointments for first and second jabs, a Health Ministry official said on Tuesday. This will be a major setback for the national vaccination plan that has reached 116,331 people, of whom 31,968 have already received a second jab. The target was to
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Cyprus has reviewed its colour-coded safe travel COVID-19 risk assessment scheme demoting Finland into the red category, Portugal moves up to orange while there’s no change in green. The new country risk assessment comes into effect from 18 March. Cyprus introduced a new four-tier traffic light system for visitors from 56 countries allowed entry without
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Nicosia has decided to purchase the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine once the EU authorities approve it, said government spokesman Kyriakos Koushos. Koushos told the Cyprus News Agency that the government would order 50,000 doses once approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Cyprus has already pre-purchased four million doses from the four EU-approved vaccine-makers,
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As the price of Bitcoin hit all-time highs over the weekend, regulation must now become a major priority for financial watchdogs, according to the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory. The call-to-action from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, came after the price of Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new record high,
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By Filippo Grandi Ten years of the Syrian crisis have inflicted unimaginable human suffering and pain. The world has failed Syrians. As the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, leading a response to one of the largest refugee crises in modern times, I observe this anniversary with a heavy heart. For global leaders, it’s a stark
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Cyprus took another step out of lockdown Tuesday with hospitality allowed to operate outdoor facilities, and the curfew pushed back two hours, but hospital COVID-19 patients have doubled from a month ago. Although the government has decided to loosen the reigns slightly, primary schools in Limassol are closed until 31 March, and middle school students
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