National Guard chief on visit to Egypt
Chief of the National Guard Lieutenant General Dimokritos Zervakis was on Sunday in Egypt after an invitation from his counterpart there Lieutenant General, Mohammed Farid Hegazy.
In addition to a ...
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Time for more equality in parliament and society says House president candidate
We must all work together to realise the changes that our island needs otherwise we will all be exposed to a political system “that brings only frustration and disgust”, Disy ...
Akel says determined to regroup, regain its strength
The leadership of main opposition party Akel is determined to reorganise and regain its strength it said after a meeting of its central committee following a disappointing outcome in last ...
Religious groups also voted in representatives
In addition to the 56 new MPs, representatives for two religious groups were also elected on Sunday.
Yiannakis Mousas is the representative of the Maronites and Antonella Mantovani for the Latins ...
Coronavirus: One death as daily figure falls to double digits again (updated)
One person died from coronavirus on Saturday as 91 new cases were recorded from 61,069 tests, a positivity rate of 0.15 per cent.
The death brings to 353 the total number of people who ...
Cultural memory of Cyprus gets a contemporary interpretation
Visual Voices is hosting an online discussion on June 3 that will explore the theme of contemporary interpretations of European identity and the local social and cultural memory of Cyprus. The ...
El Diablo takes Cyprus through to Eurovision final
Cyprus’ Eurovision entrant Elena Tsangrinou on Tuesday night secured a spot in Saturday night’s final in Rotterdam.
She was among 16 acts taking part in the first of two semi ...
Two people die in traffic accident
Two people, aged 20 and 21, lost their lives in a traffic accident in Nicosia on Sunday night.
According to the police, Maria Kelasidou, 20, from Strovolos and Giorgos Athansiou, 21, from Lakatamia died ...
Coronavirus: Ministry reminds only groups of up to 10 allowed
The ministry of health on Friday reminded that the largest number of people allowed to gather according to coronavirus restrictions is 10, whether inside or out.
This includes parks, beaches, dams, ...
Man wanted in Russia arrested on arrival at Paphos airport
A 51-year-old man wanted by the Russian authorities was arrested on Thursday night by police in Paphos.
According to the police, the Russian authorities had issued an arrest warrant against ...
Coronavirus: SMS system ends, Cyprus takes a ‘big step forward’ (update 2)
Cyprus will take a big step today with optimism and some concern, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday as Cyprus bid farewell to the SMS system, implementing the SafePass ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 269 new cases from record 109,846 tests (updated)
Two people died from coronavirus on Sunday and 269 new cases were found among a record 109,846 tests, the ministry of health announced.
The two deaths bring to 336 the number of people ...
Coronavirus: 66% of vaccine slots booked in 90 minutes
In the first hour and a half after it opened on Sunday morning the vaccination portal saw a total of 8,270 appointments booked by people aged 31 and 32.
These were from a ...
Coronavirus: Where to get tested on Monday
The government’ free testing programme continues on Monday with rapid test sites in 63 locations around the island.
Where there are up to five people working physically present all should get ...
Coronavirus: Supermarkets reassure Safepass not needed to shop in them
The Pancyprian Association of Supermarkets (Pasype) reassured customers on Sunday that they would not need a Safepass to enter their stores, but they will need on if they want to ...
Coronavirus: Minister says we will take a step towards normality tomorrow
From tomorrow Cyprus will take a step towards the return to more normal rhythms of social and economic activity, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Sunday.
“This step is the ...
Demonstrators demand removal of barbed wire from buffer zone
Residents of villages in or next to the buffer zone where the government is currently installing barbed wire have held a demonstration against it, saying the wire is affecting some ...
Coronavirus: Huge queues at rapid test sites around the island (updated)
Huge queues formed on Sunday at rapid testing sites in all areas.
Due to increased demand the ministry of health said all sites will remain open until 7.30pm on Sunday ...
Coronavirus: Safepass will be needed to use the bus
People using public transport as of Monday will have to have had a negative result from PCR or rapid test, have been vaccinated with at least one dose three weeks ...
Labour minister thanks all mothers in message for Mother’s Day
Under the pandemic conditions of the last 14 months women have taken on a disproportionate burden largely because they are in the majority in working roles in the front line, Labour ...
Funeral of former presidential aide Pantelis Kouros to be held Tuesday
Close colleague of former president Glafcos Clerides and director of his presidential office Pantelis Kouros died on Saturday, aged 89.
Condolence messages and donations in his memory can be made here: ...
Coronavirus: 138 people and three businesses fined for breaking decrees
A total of 138 individuals and three businesses were charged by the police in the 24 hours leading up to 6am on Sunday for breaking coronavirus restrictions.
A police spokesman told the ...
Coronavirus: Vaccine programme benefits seen, portal to open Monday for those aged 29 and 30
A total of 354,264 vaccines had been administered in Cyprus by Saturday, the ministry of health announced on Sunday, representing 40.3 injections per 100 residents.
Of these 270,101 (36.5%) were the first dose and 84,163 (11.4%) the ...
Two remanded over burning of police car on Holy Saturday
A further two people arrested in connection with the setting fire to a police patrol car in Limassol on Holy Saturday were remanded in police custody for five days by ...