Gesy: new category for chronic patients with multiple sclerosis
Cyprus has introduced a new category for chronic patients with multiple sclerosis, allowing them to visit neurologists without a referral, the Health Insurance Organization has said. The category, which took…
Driver Distraction From Mobile Phones Is Top Cause of Crashes, Transport Minister Says
Driver distraction caused by mobile‑phone use is now the leading factor behind road accidents in Cyprus, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has said. He said the rising number of deadly collisions…
AKEL Warns of Severe Housing Pressure as Rents Rise Among Fastest in EU
Cyprus faces some of the highest housing pressures in the European Union, with rents rising 30% to 40% in five years, AKEL Secretary‑General Stefanos Stefanou said at an event on…
Cyprus Reportedly in Talks With France to Buy More Than 150 Armoured Vehicles
The Republic of Cyprus is in advanced discussions with French defence manufacturers to purchase more than 150 armoured military vehicles, according to reports in the French and Cypriot press. The…
Paphos Tourism Sector Nears Full Capacity as Season Opens
Paphos is moving toward full operational capacity for the new tourism season, with nearly all hotels and major tourism facilities now functioning, the Paphos Regional Board of Tourism (Etap) has…
Dozens of Dead Fish Found in Athalassa Lake; Authorities Investigating Cause
Dozens of dead fish were discovered Monday in Athalassa Lake, prompting an emergency response from multiple government agencies, officials said. Reports suggest that a sudden rise in water levels stirred…
Workshops in Skarinou aim to boost cross‑border disaster readiness
Cross‑border civil protection workshops will be held today in the village of Skarinou, near Larnaca, as part of an effort to strengthen community resilience and expand public involvement in disaster…
Cyprus Records 600–700 New Prostate Cancer Cases Annually, Oncologists Say
Cyprus registers between 600 and 700 new cases of prostate cancer each year, the head of the Cyprus Oncology Society said Monday, noting that it remains the most common cancer…
Cyprus Theatre Organisation to stage Translations, exploring themes of colonialism and military presence
Brian Friel’s Translations will be staged in Cyprus, with a new production at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation’s Main Stage in Nicosia that places the 1980 play in conversation with the…
Fuel Prices Surge, Raising Fears Subsidies Will Be Wiped Out
A sharp rise in fuel prices in March has raised concerns among consumers that government subsidies will be absorbed by new increases before they reach households. Since March 1, the…