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91. Cyprus tourism rebounds despite lack of Russian tourists

Beside sparkling Mediterranean waters at the Cypriot resort town of Ayia Napa, the bars are bouncing with foam dance parties as tourist numbers rebound following two tough years of the pandemic....

92. Techno parties to rebuild villages being organized by young Ukrainians

In a village in northern Ukraine that was devastated by Russian occupation only months ago, a techno party is in full swing....

93. FANEROMENI22 - Band Macumba

94. Op-ed: The handmaidens of the right

It was the decade of the 70s when my friend Katerina and I were students at Pierce College in Athens. With our group of friends we spent happy, carefree days exploring the old city, its galleries and parks, its nightspots and museums....

95. Celebrate the arrival of Spring at the Yermasoyia Flower Festival

For 25 years, the annual Flower Festival, organized by the Municipality of Yermasoyia in Limassol, has always brought enchantment and delight. ...

96. Minister announces the end of Safepass

The Minister of Health announced this morning the additional easing of measures, one of which includes the abolition of the requirement to present a Safepass in additional venues....

97. President: 'Deputy Ministry of Culture is an important step for a complete cultural policy'

The creation of a Deputy Ministry of Culture is an important step in the right direction for a complete, integrated cultural policy in Cyprus, said President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades....

98. Fly a kite, have a picnic or join a carnival party!

Before you expiate, celebrate! Here are just some things you can do this weekend to celebrate Green Monday. Of course, you can go traditional by flying a kite ahead of a picnic, but you can also make the most of the weekend by dressing up and joining one of the many carnival parties in Limassol. Either way, it's sure to be a fun long weekend. Here are just a few of the fun things you can do....

99. New Covid relaxations announced today (Updated)

The session of the Council of Ministers which began at 10 am this morning ended shortly after noon today followed by an announcement of new relaxations to the covid restrictions in Cyprus....

100. The new and improved CovScan Cyprus ready for use

The Deputy Ministry of Research and Innovation has finalized the changes needed in the app to automatically recognize the new health protocols in place for establishments and businesses on the island....

101. Cyprus simplifies dance unban for carnival week

The government in the Republic of Cyprus is adjusting rules for clubbing and dancing venues during carnival week, but a layered risk-assessment formula partially based on vaccination status won’t go into effect until next month after the end of festivities...

102. 'Welcome back!': Australia opens its borders two years later (images)

Australia today completely opened its external borders to travelers who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus after being shut down for almost two years due to the pandemic, with tourists returning to the country and hundreds of people reuniting with relatives and friends....

103. Health Minister expresses hope as easing of covid measures begin today

Relaxed covid measures announced last week are in effect as of today, Monday the 21st of February. ...

104. Relaxation of measures to begin next week

New covid measures have been announced today following the meeting of the Minister of Health and the Scientific Advisory Committee this morning. ...

105. Officials keep tight lid on relaxations formula

Cypriot experts are signaling a relaxation of measures against people who are unvaccinated, but government officials maintain that any new criteria would still be based on individual risk assessment linked to vaccination status...

106. Russian skater can compete amid doping controversy, but medal ceremony won’t be held

Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test, setting her up for an attempt at a second gold medal....

107. With rings breaking from block of ice, Olympic Games ceremony begins

The opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday night, the culmination of preparations beset by the Covid-19 pandemic and criticism over human rights in China that led several countries to mount a diplomatic boycott....

108. Cozy up to some good food and live music this weekend!

Forget the rain! Here are some gems that will help you beat the winter blues...

109. Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?

The celebrations see people feast with relatives, watch parades and pray for good fortune in the year ahead....

110. It snowed in Mykonos and, of course, the photo went viral!

When you hear about the Greek islands, your mind immediately starts to envision pristine beaches, clear blue waters, cocktails in hand while whiling away the lazy days of summer on a sunbed....

111. Pink flamingos show dance moves in Cyprus

A video clip showing pink flamingos in moments of intense courtship has gone viral in Cyprus, following up on a photo that showed eager males trying to impress a single female during mating season...

112. New measures announced today by the Ministry of Health

New measures to deal with the spread of the coronavirus were announced today by the Minister of Health, Michalis Hadjipandela....

113. 'The pandemic concerns everyone', said Health Minister as new measures announced

"The pandemic concerns everyone and with more than three thousand cases per day in our small population, it means COVID is threatening each and every one of us", said Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela announcing the new measures decided upon in an extraordinary session of the cabinet on Wednesday evening....

114. Experience a 'Russian Winter in Cyprus'

The Embassy of Russia and the Russian House in Cyprus have prepared an array of spectacular shows allowing you to celebrate a “Russian Winter in Cyprus”....

115. Christmas events in the Municipality of Nicosia December 21, 2021 - January 2, 2022

Wander around the city streets of Nicosia and bask in the festive atmosphere this holiday season. You'll find many events in and around the city. Check out the list below....

116. New health measures in effect as of today, Wednesday

New measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 and the Omicron variant are in effect as of Wednesday in Cyprus....

117. New health measures announced today

The Minister of Health, Michalis Hadjipandela, held a press conference today to announce new mandatory health measures in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus....

118. Protests continue against new COVID measures (images)

Protests continued this morning outside the House of Representatives against the use of masks in primary schools, rapid testing and vaccinations outside the House of Representatives....

119. Clarification of new measures announced on Wednesday

The Ministry of Health has issued clarifications concerning the new measures announced on Wednesday by the Cabinet. ...

120. Cyprus announces measures to ‘save Christmas’

The government in the Republic of Cyprus has approved more pandemic measures ahead of the holiday season, including state subsidies for self tests for vaccinated individuals, while those who have not received the jab will need to pay if they want to want to screen for the bug in the comfort of their own home...