https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/number-of-people-allowed-to-gather-to-increase-on-july-12
Cyprus’ positive epidemiological indicators allowed the Health Ministry to fast track raising the number of people allowed to gather in homes, public spaces, food and drink spots, and mass gatherings. The new rules will come into effect on July 12....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decision-to-postpone-weddings-until-september-political
Though many were disappointed to hear that wedding and baptism ceremonies won’t be permitted to take place until September, and though the health advisory committee suggested these could resume from as early as June 25, committee member Petros Karayiannis said the government made the right move in taking the political decision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-clarifies-rules-governing-number-of-people-at-gatherings
After the Health Minister announced Wednesday morning that the 10 person rule governing gatherings would be scrapped at the end of phase three on June 24, an announcement issued later in the day clarified that we won’t be jumping into normality straight away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-presses-fast-forward-on-relaxation-of-restrictions
The Cabinet on Wednesday gave the green light for the relaxation of certain restrictions faster than what was initially anticipated, given that Cyprus appears to have reacted well to the gradual lifting of lockdown measures so far....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/some-restrictions-may-be-eased-earlier-than-planned
The government and its health advisory committee discussed on Tuesday the possibility of relaxing certain restrictions sooner than anticipated, but final decisions are expected to emerge after the Cabinet’s meeting on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-four-phases-of-cyprus-lockdown-exit-roadmap
The Health Minister on Thursday gave a detailed overview of the four phases of Cyprus’ lockdown exit roadmap, which will be subject to adjustments based on how well the island responds to the gradual easing of restrictions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-unveils-virus-exit-roadmap-hoping-to-avoid-more-chaos
The European Union moved Wednesday to head off a chaotic and potentially disastrous easing of restrictions that are limiting the spread of the coronavirus, warning its 27 nations to move very cautiously as they return to normal life and base their actions on scientific advice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/74-wins-first-place-at-cyprus-international-film-festival
Paul Lambis’ full-length screenplay “74” was awarded the “Best Screenplay” prize at the Cyprus International Film Festival’s Golden Aphrodite awards ceremony, held at the Pallas Cinema-Theatre in Nicosia...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-tv-airs-cypriot-serial-killer-episode
A drama series in the Philippines is airing an episode that tells the harrowing tale of overseas Filipino workers based on the serial killer case in Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/macbeth-premieres-at-paphos-medieval-castle
The first of three performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Macbeth is staged on Friday at the square of the Medieval Castle in Paphos...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-hosts-annual-wine-festival
It’s that joyful time of the year again when Limassol holds its annual Wine Festival, where visitors and wine enthusiasts can have state-sponsored fun just like locals did back in antiquity...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/halloumi-exports-reached-29-thousand-tons-in-2018
Halloumi exports reached 29,000 tons in 2018, acting permanent secretary of Agriculture Ministry Andreas Louca has said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/olympia-premieres-in-cyprus
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/faneromeni19-arts-festival
The patio of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation transformed into the stage for FANEROMENI19...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-party-dedicated-to-refugees-at-faneromeni
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/ancient-greek-drama-festival-returns
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/award-winners-head-back-to-broadway-with-callas
Award-winning duo, Paola Hadjilambri and Paul Lambis, are heading back to New York City this November with their new production, CALLAS, which tells the life story of the legendary Greek-American opera singer completely in her own words
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/indonesian-quake-toll-jumps-to-832-dead-as-rescuers-struggle
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/kakopetria-2nd-spoon-sweet-festival
Autumn is just around the corner and if you are looking for amazing sweet fruit preserves this weekend, then look no further because you can taste great spoon sweets in Kakopetria this Sunday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/conde-nast-international-to-launch-its-25th-vogue-in-greece
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriot-documentary-the-ghost-of-peter-sellers-wows-in-venice-and-telluride
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/nicosia-beer-fest-2018
Nicosia Municipality and C.K. Matrix Exhibition Partners organise the Nicosia Beer Fest, from 13 through 15 September at Nicosia’s Famagusta Gate Moat...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-s-on-this-week
If you can’t make it to Maastricht this Sunday, don’t panic. You can still go to Rialto Theatre in Limassol for an amazing live music experience. Also this week, learn Nicosia history, have fun at a fun concert, and get a tattoo for a good cause...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-wine-festival-draws-young-and-old
Visitors and wine enthusiasts all over Cyprus have a unique opportunity each year to enjoy the nectar of the gods for free just like ancient Greeks, and this year Limassol’s Wine Festival runs through Sunday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-push-in-the-uk-for-direct-flights-in-the-north
The Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce is lending its support to a new petition in the UK, sponsored by a British conservative MP, who is pushing for direct flights to the north one year after the Pegasus restrictions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-issues-warning-to-police
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has levelled new accusations against Cyprus police, pointing to a prison inmate abuse with hot water that was not reported as well as saying he has evidence that cops knew about secret drone operations while dismissing his allegations on the matter...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pride-2018-makes-the-change
The weeklong activities of the 5th Cyprus Pride Festival peaked on Sunday with a Pride Parade in Nicosia, where Eurovision singer Eleni Foureira also showed up and gave a pep talk to cheering fans...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/search-for-lost-brides-of-cyprus-digs-up-painful-past
Those who witnessed it said a sobbing Fetine Menish had to be physically dragged by each arm to meet her fate; the 14-year-old was being married off to a Palestinian merchant searching Cyprus for a suitable Muslim wife to take back home...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/film-producer-weinstein-to-surrender-on-sex-assault-charges
Film producer Harvey Weinstein was expected to surrender to authorities in New York on Friday, months after he was toppled from Hollywood’s most powerful ranks by scores of women accusing him of sexual assault, a person familiar with the case said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/paphos-city-hall-to-raise-rainbow-flag
Paphos will raise the rainbow flag for the first time this month, as Cyprus celebrates diversity and acceptance in an effort to Make The Change...