https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-enters-third-phase-of-new-normal
Swimming pools opened to the public on Friday in the Republic of Cyprus, marking the beginning of the third phase of a plan to ease restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic...
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/six-new-cases-emerge-two-found-in-schools
Six new coronavirus cases emerged on Wednesday after 2,928 sample were checked for the virus, a Health Ministry announcement said....
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/deputy-mayor-draws-back-racist-declaration
Limassol’s deputy mayor Nikos Sykas has issued a statement following widespread criticism over a post on Facebook when he self-identified as a racist...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-and-detainee-two-of-three-new-coronavirus-cases
A Health Ministry announcement confirmed that three new coronavirus cases emerged on Tuesday after 1,473 samples were checked for the virus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-turkey-exchange-barbs-over-migrants
Greece on Thursday pushed back on criticism by Turkey that is violating the rights of refugees and migrants attempting to reach the country, saying Ankara has “instrumentalized human suffering”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-services-dealing-with-positive-case-at-high-school
The Ayiou Charalambous high school in the Paphos district Emba village, where a teacher had tested positive for coronavirus, remained closed on Tuesday while the premises were disinfected, and the state health services identified his possible contacts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clustering-on-first-day-of-phase-two-not-ideal-expert-said
Four new coronavirus cases emerged on Friday from a bulk of 1,970 samples tested for the virus, the Health Ministry’s daily briefing announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-steps-taken-for-the-reopening-of-checkpoints
Substantial steps were taken on Thursday by the leaders of the island’s divided communities toward the reopening of crossing points, with the two agreeing that as a first step, certain groups of people will be allowed to cross through checkpoints as of June 8....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-flock-to-schools-but-many-parents-remain-wary
As primary and middle school students returned to school classrooms on Thursday as part of the second phase of the relaxation of measures, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said that Cyprus as a whole has earned this ability to gradually return to normality, but reports signalled not all parents were thrilled with the idea of sending their children to school....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-four-new-coronavirus-cases-announced
Four new coronavirus cases emerged on Wednesday after 1,984 samples were checked for the virus, raising total known cases in the Republic of Cyprus to 922....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-phase-of-relaxation-of-measures-kicks-off-at-midnight
Cyprus will be making an important step toward resuming daily life as normal on Thursday, when the second phase of the gradual lifting of restriction measures is set to kick off....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/students-teachers-to-be-educated-on-e-learning-methods
The first classes to be offered to primary and middle school students once back at school will focus on distance learning as a method of education, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-department-issues-code-red
The forest department has issued a Code Red warning citizens to abstain from any activity that could cause a fire, as incidents continue to pop up across the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-just-one-new-coronavirus-case
Just one new coronavirus case was announced in the Republic of Cyprus on Monday, raising total known cases to 917....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-enshrine-distance-learning-in-law
The government will be moving to enshrine distance learning education in law, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-health-advisors-propose-cyprus-government-moves-forward-with-phase-two
New coronavirus cases in the Republic maintained their low streak on Friday as just three new cases were confirmed, but experts speaking at the Health Ministry’s daily briefing said the coming days are crucial as students are set to return to school....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/change-of-plans-in-return-of-students-to-schools
With less than a week left until schools fully resume operation on May 21 as part of the second phase of the relaxation of restriction measures, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou announced Friday that not all students will be returning to classrooms, as per the initial plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-seeks-input-ahead-of-big-decision
A crucial event is taking place on Friday at the Presidential Palace, as the epidemiological taskforce is meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades to assess the situation on the ground and the next steps in easing lockdown restrictions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-outbreak-both-a-curse-and-a-blessing
The coronavirus pandemic in Cyprus has come as both a curse and a blessing, as it forced authorities to move with unprecedented speeds toward a digital transformation, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Kyriacos Kokkinos said Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/data-shows-cyprus-can-confidently-move-into-phase-two-of-relaxation-of-measures
Data collected so far on the island’s unfolding coronavirus pandemic indicate that the Cyprus government can move into the second phase of the gradual relaxation of restriction measures, member of the scientific group advising the government, Constantinos Tsioutis said Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-refuse-to-livestream-their-classrooms
Public school teachers in the classroom remain firm on their refusal to live stream lessons online, saying it would be unproductive and dangerous, while reports point to a fear over internet memes...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-in-tight-spot-talks-measures
The President’s Cabinet is discussing the ease of measures ahead of a meeting later this week with health experts, amid reports there could be second thoughts among scientists...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-in-the-north-sit-year-out
Officials in the north say schools will remain closed through the end of the academic year, as debate in the south rages on over the government’s decision to gradually open public schools...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-school-seniors-back-to-school
Around ten thousand high school seniors returned to public schools on Monday, after almost two months away from their classes due to the restrictive measures to curb the spread of coronavirus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-and-education-minister-brush-off-mounting-concerns
As concern mounts over the Cyprus government’s decision to send children back to school on May 21, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou issued a press conference Friday morning to clarify how the return of students to classrooms will play out....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/20-000-coronavirus-tests-to-target-school-staff-and-students
After news that schools will be reopening doors for students of all levels on May 21 sparked debate and concern among the Cyprus public, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said Thursday that a round of 20,000 coronavirus tests will be launched, targeting school staff and students....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unficyp-ready-to-facilitate-discussions-for-easing-of-restrictions-at-checkpoints
UNFICYP said Thursday it stands ready to “facilitate and support” disscussions between the two sides of the divided island once efforts begin for the easing of restrictions at crossing points....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-to-open-doors-on-may-21
With students of graduating classes set to return to school on Monday, the government agreed on a plan for the safe return of the remaining classes on May 21....
