Health authorities in Cyprus have announced 2,241 new cases of Covid 19 and no deaths on Tuesday. As of Wednesday, all employed people, except those who have received a booster dose, will have to present [Read More]
Warning of fresh restrictions, Cyprus’ health authorities announced a record 1,925 new coronavirus infections on Monday, more than double the number reported on Sunday. Health Minister Michalis Hadipantelas said possible new restrictions are under consideration. [Read More]
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one [Read More]
Internet usage in Cyprus has hit an all time high, according to CyStat. In 2021, Internet access in households reached 93,4% compared to 92,8% in 2020. 80,0% of households have access to a personal computer [Read More]
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas has confirmed no cases of the Omicron variant found so far in Cyprus have needed hospitalisation, Speaking in Paralimni, Hadjipantelas said that whether or not there would be further measures ahead [Read More]
Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus has lamented the ongoing division of the island in his Christmas message. ‘This year is 47th year that we celebrate Christmas with a divided country and a third of the people [Read More]
POLICE in Cyprus are stepping up checks on businesses to enforce Covid regulations. Officers will focus on cafeterias, restaurants, bars and night clubs during the busy festive season. So far, most fines have concerned people [Read More]
Due to the rapid increase of cases with the Omicron variant from the United Kingdom, all passengers entering the Republic of Cyprus from United Kingdom older than twelve years old, regardless of vaccination status or [Read More]
Travellers to Cyprus from Romania will no longer be obliged to undergo double testing upon reaching the island. Romania has been moved from the red to the orange category, meaning that unvaccinated and unrecovered arrivals [Read More]
A British man living in Cyprus allegedly smothered his wife of 52 years before attempting to take his own life because he didn’t want to see her suffer with cancer. According to reports, David Hunter, [Read More]
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