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211. WHO regional office to be set up in Larnaca

The new regional World Health Organization office to be established in Larnaca will help upgrade the level of public health in Cyprus and its surrounding region said Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantela on Thursday....

212. Dangerous mosquito hitches plane ride to Cyprus

Cypriot authorities have been alarmed over an invasive mosquito that could potentially spread a virus, with experts saying the pesky pest most likely reached the island by plane...

213. Forget Tokyo or L.A., this Czech Village is at the heart of the vinyl record revival

The heart of vinyl record making on Earth isn’t found in Tokyo or Los Angeles but rather belongs to a small Czech Republic village....

214. No more plastic bags in supermarkets from October 1st

In October, Cyprus will take action and reduce the use of plastic, according to a bill passed in 2022 that comes into force on October 1. Consequently, from the first of October, products such as plastic cotton swabs, cutlery, plates and so on will be banned from the market....

215. Marjan Van Aubel at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

The steering committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit announces the participation of internationally renowned solar innovation and designer Marjan Van Aubel as a speaker at the conference to be held on 17 October 2022 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

216. Mario Nava: 'Energy can strengthen the connection between the two communities'

In an interview with Kathimerini, Mario Nava touches on a number of issues with regard to the Cyprus Problem, including how trade between the two communities is the only answer to smuggling, the progress in the implementation of the Halloumi case and the role of the EU in future Cyprus talks....

217. Greek government uses citizens to report tax evaders

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is about to launch a new smartphone app in the coming days whereby citizens will be able to check whether the receipts they received are genuine....

218. Cyprus government: No comment on passport audit report just yet

The Government will study the report released Monday by the Audit Office on passports and the Cyprus investment program that granted citizenship by investment, Spokesperson Marios Pelekanos said, following the Cabinet’s meeting which convened Monday at the presidential retreat in the Troodos mountains....

219. 'Mangia bene' in Ayia Napa and Protaras

Enjoy delicious pasta and to-die-for pizza that’s wood-fired to perfection, even in one of the most touristic parts of the island....

220. Distinctive tastes in rural Cyprus

Many times, in particular villages, you will find restaurants beyond your imagination, places with exceptional and highly rated cuisine....

221. From the unique to the chic, Nicosia restaurants have it covered

Nicosia, the cosmopolitan center of the island, is known for its many coffee shops, bistros, bars, restaurants and just plain watering holes serving any type of cuisine you can imagine. ...

222. Indulge in delicious fish and seafood in the Larnaca district, yes Larnaca!

Don’t discount Larnaca as a great place for delicious local fare. The city and its surrounding villages offer excellent fish. ...

223. The city that never sleeps. No, not New York...Limassol!

"I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps". Well, if we can't be in New York, Limassol will have to do....

224. Nothing says summer like sunset cocktails in Paphos

Nothing compares to Paphos' sunsets. Savor them while relaxing on a perfect beach, cocktail in hand while listening to great music. You’ll never know what hit you....

225. Some of the best beach bars of Ayia Napa and Protaras

Relaxing moments, captivating music, and delightful drinks by the sea, set on white sandy beaches. You’ll never want to leave the island after this....

226. Photo blunder throws north into chaos

A photo printed on lottery tickets in the north has landed officials in the hot seat and started a political media war, after it was revealed that depicted fighters holding a Turkish flag were actually Greek Cypriot paramilitaries rejoicing after capturing a Turkish Cypriot stronghold in 1964...

227. The best of the Kathikas area

The village of Kathikas is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos with a population of only 333....

228. As many as 15,000 passengers facing cancelled flights at Heathrow

In the latest meltdown at a major UK airport, Heathrow has asked airlines flying from Terminals 2 and 3 to cancel 10 percent of their schedules for Monday due to mounting problems with its baggage handling....

229. 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....

230. British Museum: Parthenon marbles 'taken from rubble'

The dispute over the Parthenon sculptures has deepened after Greece rejected a claim by the British Museum that much of the statuary, removed at the behest of Lord Elgin, was retrieved “in the rubble” around the monument....

231. KPMG in Cyprus supports the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s campaign ''Adopt a Family for Easter''

For yet another year, KPMG in Cyprus has embraced the 8th campaign ''Adopt a family for Easter''....

232. Counter protesters in Cyprus challenge pro-Russia rally

Cyprus Police held back Ukrainian demonstrators who attempted to disrupt a pro-Russia rally on Saturday, as a motorcade with tricolor flags headed to Limassol’s seafront to show support as Moscow wages war against Kiev...

233. Euler Hermes is now Allianz Trade

Todaymarks a new chapter in our story: Euler Hermes, the world leader in trade credit insurance, becomes Allianz Trade – a natural moveas we have been fully part of the Allianz Group since 2018...

234. Second batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine leaves today from Limassol

The second batch of humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine departs today from the port of Limassol....

235. More humanitarian aid will be sent to Ukraine on the 5th of April

The second batch of humanitarian aid for Ukraine is expected to be shipped from Cyprus on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, via the EU Civil Protection Agency, Commissioner for the Citizen Panayiotis Sentonas has said....

236. COVID face masks are a ticking plastic bomb

Every minute of the day we throw away 3 million face masks. Many end up as potentially toxic micro- and nanoplastic or carriers for other toxicants in the environment, researchers warn....

237. Cyprus produced 543,000 tons of solid waste in 2020

Today, March 18, marks World Recycling Day. It is the day when people around the world raise awareness on the importance of recycling and reuse, which are key to converting waste into resources for a circular economy....

238. 14 containers of humanitarian aid to Ukraine to set sail this afternoon

The Republic of Cyprus is sending a total of 14 large containers of humanitarian aid to Ukrainian, with the Minister of Transport Yiannis Karousos and the Citizen's Commissioner Panagiotis Sentonas expressing their gratitude to the citizens and all the departments involved for the collection, packing and shipping of the goods....

239. First batch of Cyprus humanitarian aid to Ukraine to be shipped on Tuesday

The first batch of the humanitarian aid from Cyprus to the people of war-ravaged Ukraine will be shipped on Tuesday, Commissioner for the Citizen Panagiotis Sentonas said....

240. New opening hours of NIPD Genetics Sample Collection Centers