The Cabinet convenes on Friday to decide on measures to stem the fourth wave of infections threatening to cripple the health system as cases surge to record highs. Ministers have tough decisions
Further measures to support the economy from the pandemic’s impact should be targeted at minimizing the consequences while reducing the effects on strained public finances, the Cyprus Central Bank Financial Stability Report
With Greek Orthodox Easter two weeks away, government officials are concerned with an upsurge in daily COVID-19 cases, but the curfew will be relaxed to celebrate the religious holiday. Cypriots will most
There are no plans on relaxing or tightening COVID-19 restrictions over the coming weeks, with the government delaying any decisions days before Cypriots celebrate Orthodox Easter. On Wednesday, President Nicos Anastasiades said
Scientists advising the government on handling COVID-19 propose that gymnasium students and Limassol primary schools can return to class from Friday while warning against wider lockdown relaxations. Maintaining their stance that exiting
Cyprus police are investigating a group of COVID-defiers who live-streamed on social media partying at a Limassol restaurant, publicly flouting Health Ministry decrees and taunting the force. A woman dancing in the
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
The cabinet has approved nine incentive schemes to boost the coronavirus-stricken tourism sector which welcomed three million fewer tourists last year. Pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions saw Cyprus tourist arrivals drop by
Any lifting of lockdown measures in place until the end of January should be made gradually with specific aims, said COVID-19 government advisor Dr Maria Koliou. She told the Cyprus News Agency,
With the government unable to rule out a Christmas lockdown, President Nicos Anastasiades will meet his COVID advisors Tuesday to assess if current measures need to be tightened rather than loosened. The
