MIGRATION Commissioner points to Cyprus’ own history of displacement while urging stronger support and integration policies for refugees and asylum seekers. Photo credit: Unsplash Refugee protection is a matter of human rights, commissioner says Newsroom Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides has renewed her office’s commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in a message marking World Refugee Day. READ MORE
NGOs raise alarm over inhumane conditions at overcrowded migrant camp Some 700 migrants and refugees have been locked inside the Kokkinotrimithia camp, Cyprus Refugee Council and Caritas Cyprus ... Newsroom // | NEWS
Cabinet to decide on additional measures on Wednesday An inter-ministerial meeting on Monday mapped out the current situation but agreed to let Ministers take any concrete decisions ... Newsroom 06/04/2020 | NEWS
Euro zone ministers look for economy quick fixes Though some discussions are being made for long-term recovery aid, EU ministers are focusing on quick options to cushion ... Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 06/04/2020 | NEWS
Make or break week for Cyprus Officials focus on asymptomatic carriers amid fears of second wave of covid19 Newsroom 06/04/2020 | NEWS
Confirmed infections gradually go down Health officials say measures are working but some infected people are not forthcoming about contacts Newsroom 05/04/2020 | NEWS
Tracking app promoted to combat pandemic Cypriot research centre RISE rolls out CovTracer to help public and authorities fight spread of Covid-19 Newsroom 06/04/2020 | NEWS
Boris Johnson spends night in hospital British prime minister still in hospital with persistent coronavirus symptoms Source: Reuters 06/04/2020 | NEWS
Greece covid19 deaths continue upward climb Greek health ministry announces 5 new fatalities over the past 24 hours with 1735 cases, 73 dead Source: AP 05/04/2020 | NEWS
Critical medical supplies delivered to Cyprus Cargo flight with tons of medical supplies touches down at Larnaca’s old airport Newsroom 04/04/2020 | NEWS
30 more test positive for coronavirus Cases have reached 426 in the Republic, though thankfully no additional deaths were announced on Saturday Newsroom 04/04/2020 | NEWS