Nicosia has welcomed the toughest EU sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine, with Brussels banning oil imports to the bloc. European Union leaders have agreed an embargo on Russian oil imports that
The IDF said that the joint military exercise Agapinor-2022 with the Israeli Defence Forces and the Cyprus National Guard is “the biggest ever in cooperation with a neighbouring country”. The exercise, which
Cyprus tourism will receive a generous boost from increased cruise ships calling at Limassol port, with stakeholders claiming that passenger traffic this year will exceed 2019. Limassol port operators estimate 160,000 passengers
Cyprus’ national vaccination committee on Monday approved the Imvanex vaccine to protect high-risk groups against monkeypox. Health authorities also introduced a protocol to manage confirmed cases, including self-isolation. The committee recommended the
An early summer heatwave grips Cyprus as maximum temperatures rise to a near-scorching 40°C for the first time this year. The island is to continue swelting under higher than usual temperatures over
From Wednesday, tourists arriving in Cyprus no longer need proof of being vaccinated, a recovery certificate or tested for COVID-19, as authorities are lifting all coronavirus-related restrictions at airports and ports. Citing
Changes have been made to the government granting immigration permits to non-EU nationals, improving the self-employed procedure but raising the bar for newcomer retirees. On 27 May, the Cabinet approved amendments to
Cyprus football clubs lost a combined €15.5 mln in 2021 as big spenders failed to yield profits still being hammered by COVID, but also their poor performance did not help put out
Cyprus is lifting a mandate on mask-wearing at airports and indoor public spaces from 1 June, two years after imposing the COVID-19 measure, officials said Friday. From Wednesday, face coverings are no
To boost tourism, Cyprus and Jordan will join forces to jointly promote tourist packages, particularly from long-distance destinations. Deputy Minister for Tourism Savvas Perdios is visiting Jordan’s capital, Amman, to continue an
