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3031. Turkey's lack of progress will delay accession talks with the EU

The European Parliament cannot envisage a resumption of negotiations for the accession of Turkey into the EU without clear and significant progress in the field of rule of law and fundamental rights, ...

3032. Labor Minister Zeta Emilianidou has died aged 68

The Presidency of the Republic has expressed its deepest sorrow over the death of Labour and Social Insurance Minister Zeta Emilianidou....

3033. 'Turkey continues to distort reality to create regional tension'

The Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday Turkey is escalating rhetoric and distorting reality with a view to creating tensions in the region....

3034. Greece on alert, bracing for all possible scenarios

Athens is reportedly on full alert even for the most extreme scenario on the part of Ankara, given that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is under pressure domestically and resorting to increasingly incendiary rhetoric....

3035. Cyprus to bring back bicycle patrols

Deputy Minister for Tourism, Savvas Perdios said on Friday the Ministry intends to re-launch the Tourist Police, a project involving bicycle patrols by police officers in tourist areas. The idea originally started back in 2019 but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic....

3036. Looking for answers

There are many major issues that need to be addressed, many of them divisive, before a new president is to be elected in Cyprus. ...

3037. Nicos Anastasiades to convene National Council meeting on June 9th

President Nicos Anastasiades has decided to convene a National Council meeting on Thursday, June 9th to discuss the latest developments in the Cyprus issue and the increasing inflationary pressures on the economy, Government Spokesperson Marios Pelekanos said on Friday in a written statement....

3038. Turkey buying stolen Ukrainian grain from Russia

Kyiv's ambassador to Ankara said on Friday Turkey is among the countries that is buying grain that Russia stole from Ukraine....

3039. Nicosia on the defense over ill-timed Israeli drill

Cypriot diplomats were on the defensive this week after a joint military exercise with Israel sent jitters in the region, with Nicosia finding itself in a predicament with Tehran and Beirut as well as usual suspect Turkey...

3040. Cyprus' unemployment rate down from 8.4% to 5.4% compared to last year

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Cyprus reached 5.4% in April 2022, decreasing from 5.8% last month and from 8.4% in April 2021, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union....

3041. Masks no longer required indoors or outdoors as of today, June 1st

As of today, the use of protective masks in indoor and outdoor areas will not be obligatory. Moreover, all Covid-related measures will be lifted in ports and airports in the Republic of Cyprus....

3042. European cities are turning rooftops into community and sustainability hubs

Across Europe, intrepid artists, planners, and architects are transforming the flat, grey rooftops of the continent into lively community hubs....

3043. Glamping is on the rise, and hostels are coming soon

In January 2020, Airbnb's were officially allowed to operate in Cyprus, giving tourists an alternate mode of accommodation on the island in addition to hotels and hotel apartments....

3044. Masks no longer required in indoor spaces as of June 1st

Masks will no longer be required in indoor spaces as of June 1st, according to an announcement today from the Ministry of Health....

3045. Op-ed: Greece informs its allies and partners; Erdogan is irked

Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed annoyance at “third parties” becoming involved in Greek-Turkish affairs. ...

3046. Porsche presents the exclusive Taycan GTS Hockenheimring Edition

To mark the 90th anniversary of the Hockenheimring, Porsche presents the first special edition based on its electric sports car: the Porsche Taycan GTS Hockenheimring Edition. ...

3047. An increase of 50% in subsidies for roof thermal insulation and photovoltaic systems

With a budget increased by 40%, and a potential to increase even further and with increased grants by 50%, the Grant Scheme for thermal insulation on roofs and installation of photovoltaic systems in houses was announced by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry during a web conference, on Tuesday....

3048. Majority of scientists in Cyprus in favor of suspending indoor mask requirement

Scientists in Cyprus favor suspending the requirement to wear face masks in indoor areas, except in high-risk areas such as hospitals and closed structures, according to the Ministry of Health....

3049. Satellite images appear to show Russian ships 'stealing' Ukrainian grain

Russia's theft of Ukrainian grain appears to be ramping up as it continues its war on the country, according to new satellite photos of the Crimean port of Sevastopol....

3050. Erdogan says he will no longer talk to Greek PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would cease talking to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and cancel a key meeting between their two governments, accusing the Greek leader of antagonizing Turkey....

3051. Cyprus prepares action plan for Monkeypox

Health authorities are drafting a response plan for a possible outbreak of monkeypox in Cyprus, including a vaccination rollout....

3052. EY launches 2022 Better Working World Data Challenge to help tackle biodiversity loss

3053. Rain is coming! - The weather forecast until Sunday (live map)

Today the weather will be mostly clear with increasing cloudiness in some areas giving way to isolated showers from noon onwards, mainly in the mountains....

3054. Cyprus population up by 9.2% since 2011

The population in the government-controlled areas of Cyprus as of the 1st of October 2021 stands at 918,100, recording an increase of 9.2%, compared to the results of the Census of Population taken in 2011 which stood at 840,400, according to preliminary results published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday....

3055. Pilot school bus program for primary school students to start in September

Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Yiannis Karousos, announced on Wednesday that a government pilot program offering primary school students bus service to and from their schools will begin in September....

3056. The mandatory use of masks will soon be abolished

Minister of Health Michalis Hatjipantela sees a summer without health restrictions. In his interview with KATHIMERINI on Sunday, the Minister of Health said that the summer should go by without problems or restrictions if no new variants of the Omicron mutation appear....

3057. Masks still mandatory in indoor spaces in Cyprus, including airports

The use of a mask to protect against the spread of COVID-19 is still mandatory in all indoor and closed areas, the Ministry of Health said Monday....

3058. New cycling lanes open connecting outskirts with Nicosia town center

The inauguration for the second phase of the construction of cycling lanes connecting the universities of Nicosia with the city center occurred on Saturday,...

3059. Russia loses troops and equipment in failed river crossing

Russia lost significant numbers of troops and important equipment when Ukrainian forces thwarted their attempt to cross a river in the east, British officials said Friday, another sign of Moscow’s struggle to win decisive victories and salvage a war gone awry....

3060. Petrides: 'Things will be difficult in the coming years'

The government will continue supporting households, especially the vulnerable, amid rising inflation, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said, warning that tackling inflation is difficult due to its structural nature amid the Ukrainian crisis....