https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-charged-in-rottie-death-in-limassol
Police are investigating the death of a Rottweiler days after she was found injured inside a trash can in Limassol, while a local man has been charged in connection with the case...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-pledges-€3m-to-covid-19-vaccine-fundraiser
Greece is among dozens of nations that will help bankroll research into new treatments and a vaccination against the deadly novel coronavirus, pledging 3 million euros to the cause during a fundraising event on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-on-the-stand-in-serial-killer-probe
The top legal advisor in the Republic of Cyprus has recommended that criminal charges be included in the prosecution against a number of police officers involved in a suspected mishandling of missing women complaints in the Orestis serial killer case...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-and-greek-premier-discuss-handling-of-the-pandemic
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared a telephone call on Monday to exchange views on the handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-cops-visit-woman-s-apartment
Cyprus police are telling the public to remain vigilant following a complaint where a woman says she was robbed by two cop impersonators who entered her residence on false pretenses...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pet-groomers-among-shops-to-reopen
The department of veterinary services has clarified that pet groomers can open starting on Monday, during the initial phase of easing restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus pandemic...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-pick-up-pace-in-spy-van-probe
The surveillance company executive at the centre of a high profile spy van case in Cyprus is expected to give a police deposition as early as Tuesday, with reports saying the former Israeli intelligence officer insists he never broke the law...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-emerges-from-lockdown
Economic activity in Cyprus was set to resume on Monday during an initial phase of easing coronavirus lockdown measures, but business is not as usual as the president of the Republic is calling on citizens to behave responsibly...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-youths-arrested-over-soccer-incident
Two young men were arrested on Wednesday in Limassol after police attempted to break up a futsal game, with the suspects being accused of physically and verbally assaulting the officers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-government-unveils-plan-for-easing-restrictions
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday unveiled a long-awaited plan for the gradual lifting of restrictive measures imposed last month to curb the spread of the coronavirus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/effects-of-covid-19-on-businesses-and-wider-economy
The results of the PwC Cyprus Pulse Survey on the effects of COVID-19 on businesses and the wider economy, which was conducted with the participation of 45 CFOs from Cyprus, were made public today...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-governments-risk-clash-with-eu-exec-in-bid-to-save-tourism-season
European Union governments risk a clash with the EU executive arm over their support for travel firms issuing vouchers for cancelled holiday deals without giving customers the option of cash refunds as required by EU law, diplomats said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-spotted-on-akamas-cliff
The body of a young man was spotted on a rough coastal terrain in the Akamas areas on Tuesday morning by volunteer divers who were on the lookout for a missing person....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-summons-health-team-to-palace
President Nicos Anastasiades has called the government's team of health experts back to the Presidential Palace for face-to--face consultations, amid reports that the government is a day away from taking crucial decisions on easing Covid-19 restrictions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/conditions-at-migrant-camps-improving-but-arbitrary-detention-issues-remain
The UNHCR office in Cyprus said on Monday that it was pleased with the steps being taken to improve the living conditions of asylum seekers on the island, but expressed hope that additional measures will follow to tackle the multifaceted issues that emerged amid the coronavirus outbreak....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outpatient-clinics-to-reopen-doors-in-a-couple-of-days
Outpatient clinics at the island’s state hospitals are expected to reopen their doors to patients in a couple of days, with the state health services finalizing operation protocols to ensure the protection of patients and medical staff alike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-take-good-news-with-grain-of-salt
Police in the Republic of Cyprus say they remain vigilant during the pandemic lockdown, concerned that signals for a possible lift of restrictive measures could make people feel less obligated to comply...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attorney-general-weighs-in-on-casino-probe
The identity of foreign companies suspected of embezzlement of EU funds pumped into a casino project in Cyprus remains unknown, with the island’s legal department clarifying there is no evidence of local companies being involved in illegal activity...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-company-proposes-installation-of-an-frsu-in-cyprus
Oslo-based company Hoegh LNG confirmed Friday it has submitted a proposal for the installation of a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FRSU) in Cyprus and has sent letters to top government officials outlining its benefits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-easing-of-restriction-measures-probably-on-may-4-health-minister-says
If the situation continues down its current course, we can expect the first loosening of restriction measures to take place on May 4, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chuchgoers-of-illegal-service-fiasco-to-face-court
By Friday morning, police had managed to track down 14 of the churchgoers who had taken part in an illegal service at Ayios Georgios Spileon Monastery in Limassol’s Erimi village on Thursday, which soon turned into a fiasco as participants had locked themselves in rooms upon the sight of the police while some managed to escape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/report-draws-attention-to-migrant-centres
A report published this week by Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides takes stock of current conditions in migrant facilities in the Republic of Cyprus, pointing out medical challenges, problems associated with weather, and asylum issues...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/full-rollout-of-general-health-system-to-be-delayed-three-months
With state hospitals busy wrestling with the island’s coronavirus outbreak, the full rollout of the General Health System, initially planned for June, won’t be taking place until September....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-told-to-mask-up-this-summer
The use of face masks is recommended but not required in the Republic of Cyprus, while Turkish Cypriots in the north are being told medical masks are mandatory during Ramadan...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-13-confirmed-cases-to-790
The coronavirus death toll rose to 13 while cases reached 790 in the Republic on Wednesday after six more people tested positive for the virus from a total of 1,441 conducted tests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lagarde-draws-line-on-how-far-ecb-largesse-can-go
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde drew the line on how far the ECB could go in helping virus-stricken eurozone countries on Wednesday, saying lending to governments directly would be illegal and handing out cash to citizens difficult....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plan-for-first-phase-of-exit-strategy-to-be-tabled-before-the-cabinet-next-week
A comprehensive proposal on the first phase of the island’s coronavirus lockdown exit strategy is expected to be tabled before the Cyprus President next Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-gradual-easing-of-measures-every-two-weeks
Restriction measures will be gradually loosened every two weeks, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou told state broadcaster CyBC on Wednesday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-‘maximalist-and-uncompromising-attitude-of-greece-and-cyprus-threatens-regional-peace
Turkey has reacted to Greece’s condemnation Tuesday of the country’s newly declared drilling within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chloroquine-hype-begins-to-wane
More doubts over chloroquine emerged this week, with new studies pointing to high risks and a US top health official saying he was fired after being pressured to direct money towards the “game changer” drug...
