CYPRUS Photo of Parliament by Philippos Christou Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire Newsroom Cigarette butts found at the scene of the Limassol mountain blaze that killed two people will undergo forensic testing, Cyprus’ police chief told lawmakers Friday, as officials clashed over whether the fire should be treated as arson. READ MORE
UNHCR steps in to ensure refugees in Cyprus receive proper protection The Cyprus representation of the UN body will be bolstering efforts to decongest overcrowded camps, where many are held ... Newsroom 08/04/2020 | NEWS
Cyprus on right path as cases drop Local health experts say aggressive tracing and restrictive measures appear to be working Newsroom 08/04/2020 | NEWS
Archbishop tells believers to shelter in place Cyprus’ Chrysostomos issues statement telling churchgoers to pray at home during Easter to beat the virus Newsroom 08/04/2020 | NEWS
Confirmed coronavirus cases resume upward trend 29 more people tested positive on Tuesday, with the total reaching 494 in the Republic of Cyprus Newsroom 07/04/2020 | NEWS
20 Cyprus coronavirus patients to participate in drug clinical trial The patients will be administered the influenza antiviral drug Avigan to evaluate its safety and efficacy against Covid-19 ... Newsroom 07/04/2020 | NEWS
Police warn coronavirus lockdown may lead to increase in child grooming The increased use of the internet by minors brings heightened risks, police warn Newsroom 07/04/2020 | NEWS
Pair try to trick their way out of restriction measures Two persons, who appear to be linked, showed police during a check a message supposedly sent by the Republic granting them ... Newsroom / CNA 07/04/2020 | NEWS
Over 23,000 applications filed for suspension of loan payments The island's two largest banks have so far approved the majority of the applications filed Newsroom / CNA 07/04/2020 | NEWS
Court comes down hard on persons found gathered for a birthday party Each of the five persons who had gathered at a Paphos home received €500 fines Newsroom 07/04/2020 | NEWS
'Super Pink Moon' to rise in Cyprus skies tonight The biggest and brightest supermoon of 2020 is set to provide us with some moments of awe amidst these trying times Newsroom 07/04/2020 | NEWS