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
Decree bans export of medicine The Health Minister put his foot down, banning the export of drugs to any country unless his written approval is granted Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
Cyprus court issues first penalties for decree violations Two people found to be in violation of the partial curfew decree faced the Famagusta District Court on Friday Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
Israel to send 50 respirators to Cyprus in exchange for chloroquine A quantity of the drug, cheap and widely available in Cyprus, will be shipped to Israel which will respond by sending 50 ... Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
Oncology Department at Limassol General Hospital in lockdown A cancer patient that was recently being treated there tested positive for the virus Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
Economic sentiment deteriorates in March reflecting COVID-19 pandemic initial impact March saw a deterioration in business confidence in all sectors, particularly in services Newsroom / CNA 27/03/2020 | NEWS
People stranded in Cyprus continue to be evacuated on rescue flights Flights to Tel Aviv and Helsinki were departing from Cyprus on Friday, while EasyJet appears to be planning a rescue flight ... Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus The British PM said he has developed mild symptoms, but will continue to lead the UK's response to the outbreak Source: Reuters 27/03/2020 | NEWS
North tries to keep tight grip on virus Infected bus driver in Karpas peninsula who initially transported German tourists says he was not tested Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
Mask delivery from China hits obstacle Greek C-130 won’t deliver much awaited respirator masks to Republic of Cyprus Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
EU leaders call for recovery plan Cypriot president takes part in video conference as EU prepares to look for an exit strategy Newsroom 27/03/2020 | NEWS
