ENVIRONMENT Calls grow for immediate action as key conservation areas lack adequate protection. Photo courtesy of Terra Cypria Facebook BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria warn Natura 2000 sites remain unprotected Newsroom BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria have issued a warning that Natura 2000 sites, the country’s most valuable areas for biodiversity, remain largely unprotected due to delays in legal protections. READ MORE
UNSC to discuss current situation of the Cyprus problem today, Monday Guterres recommends the Security Council extend its mandate for another six months until 31 July 2022 Source: CNA 17/01/2022 | NEWS
Djokovic heads for Belgrade after deportation from Australia Doubts on whether he will be able to play in the French Open Source: AP 17/01/2022 | NEWS
Ministry of Health changes vaccination protocols to better serve the public People can now opt for their choice of vaccine beginning Monday 17th of January Source: CNA 17/01/2022 | NEWS
Cyprus reported 6 COVID deaths and 1,971 new cases on Sunday Positivity rate down to 2.07% Source: CNA 17/01/2022 | NEWS
'We are ready to consider other alternatives' The President of the Republic explains that if the Eastmed plan is not feasible, other options will be explored Marina Economides 17/01/2022 | NEWS
Rape remark lands former commissioner in hot seat Cypriot former commissioner’s comment on Greek rape story stirs debate on social media Newsroom 17/01/2022 | NEWS
Water wars see light of day as Chloraka deadline expires Refugees plan demo to call on authorities to reconnect water, owners meet health minister’s short deadline Newsroom 17/01/2022 | NEWS
Bitter cold weather sticks around this week Temperatures in Cyprus up and down next few days but still frigid Newsroom 17/01/2022 | NEWS
Tsunami from Tonga volcano eruption leaves trail of flood damage No official reports of deaths or injuries 16/01/2022 | NEWS
Djokovic facing deportation from Australia after losing court appeal Will not compete in Australian Open which begins Monday Source: Reuters 16/01/2022 | NEWS