COVID19: Ministry raises alarm before Christmas

Health authorities are concerned over the impact of an increase in new COVID-19 cases during Christmas gatherings, combined with other viruses affecting the respiratory system. In a meeting on Monday with Health

Ministry denies blocking passports probe

The Interior Ministry refutes Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides’ claims that it has obstructed his office’s investigation into Cyprus’ disgraced cash-for-passports scheme. In reply to the auditors’ accusation, the ministry stated that a

Education Ministry probes school bullying

Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou is investigating the bullying of a 13-year-old at a Limassol gymnasium after a video capturing the incident went viral on social media. The video, taken by a student,

Koushos takes helm at Labour Ministry

Former government spokesperson and close associate of President Nicos Anastasiades, Kyriacos Koushos, was sworn in as Labour Minister on Monday, vowing to fulfil the work of his late predecessor Zeta Emilianidou. Koushos’

COVID19: Health Ministry denies vaccine shortage

The Health Ministry has rejected rumours that Cyprus is running low on COVID-19 vaccines, confirming that authorities are pushing Moderna jabs to balance out a high demand for Pfizer. Reportedly people turning