There’s lots of dudes with signs that have become something of an Instagram phenomenon but, here in Cyprus, it’s all about @cypriotwithsign: the young man who’s gaining ...
Two men and a woman in Nicosia were remanded in police custody for six days on Saturday in connection with possession of 1.5 kilos of cocaine and 625 grammes of crystal meth.
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The most prevalent variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Cyprus at the moment is B.1.258, accounting for 90 per cent of infections since December last year, according to a study that was presented ...
The health ministry announced one death and 111 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday.
The death concerned a 75-year-old woman with underlying conditions at Limassol hospital.
Her brings the total number ...
The health ministry announced that 58 rapid test sites will operate nationwide on Saturday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and the obligatory weekly testing of employees.
Self-employed ...
Reversing an earlier decision of a lower court, the Supreme Court on Friday approved the extradition of a Russian citizen to Russia where he is wanted for alleged serious offences, ...
Nicosia is cautiously optimistic ahead of an informal conference on Cyprus, government spokesman Kyriacos Koushos said, reiterating that Greek Cypriots rejected a two-state system as a solution, which is favoured ...
By Athena Arsalidou
Nine thousand Cypriots took the opportunity to participate in Nasa’s ‘Send Your Name to Mars’ campaign, which invited people around the world to submit their names ...
Specialised nurses will pay house calls to administer coronavirus vaccinations to the bedridden, the health ministry said on Friday.
As part of its vaccination roll-out, the ministry said it was ...
Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) announced on Friday the purchase of two book sterilisers that will help make lending safer in the face of Covid-19.
Both sterilisers are already in ...
Two demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday in Nicosia and Limassol, against the backdrop of the heavy-handed police reaction last week and a deeply divided public, which appears to be exploited ...
Amid a public outcry over police’s heavy-handed handling of an anti-corruption demonstration in Nicosia last Saturday, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides has asked police to explain their actions.
In a ...
Turkish Cypriots on Friday expressed their solidarity with Greek Cypriots fighting against police violence and corruption.
In a video published on social media, Turkish Cypriots and others living in the ...
The government announced Friday it was extending the ceiling for housing and business loans included in its interest rate subsidy scheme, as well as its duration until the end of ...
January was the pandemic’s deadliest month for Cyprus since the start of the outbreak, the ministry of health announced in a report on Friday.
The report, which covers data ...
As part of the National Vaccination Plan for Covid-19, the health ministry is going ahead with the vaccination of specific population groups on the basis of illness.
In an announcement, ...
Animal Party Cyprus said on Friday that it was disappointed that newly-approved regulations on pet shops did not prohibit the sale of cats and dogs.
It said such a ban ...
Limassol remains the standout district of concern for the health ministry as it recorded 390.7 positives per 100,000 – in stark contrast to Famagusta’s 45 per 100,000.
“According to the above, the issue remains ...
Intense discussions are taking place in Cyprus over what it expects from the EU’s proposed new migration policy, with the government insisting the Republic is overburdened.
Foreign Minister Nikos ...
Police said on Friday that they have arrested a 46-year- old woman as part of investigations into a case of suspected arson which damaged the exterior of a house in ...
Limassol police have arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of assaulting two men aged 58 and 20 after a traffic collision.
The police obtained an arrest warrant after the two men filed a ...
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In addition to the 53 rapid tests already announced, the health ministry said on Friday that one more will operate in Limassol, at Mesa Yitonia.
Therefore 54 rapid test sites will operate ...
Larnaca police are looking for a man who allegedly fired shots at the house of a 39-year-old early on Friday.
The complainant called the police around 1.30am, ten minutes after ...