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3361. Pope flies to Cyprus to set tone on migration

Pope Francis flies to Cyprus on Thursday in a show of support for migrants on the island, where debate on asylum seekers has been intense, with reports saying his entourage has arranged for dozens of refugees to fly back to Italy...

3362. Greece: Big 'jump' in appointments after mandate for compulsory vaccinations

In the last few hours, an immediate jump in new vaccination appointments was recorded in Greece following an announcement from the Prime Minister that fines would be imposed on those that refused to get vaccinated by mid-January....

3363. 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....

3364. EU to stand with Cyprus on migration, says Commission Vice President Schinas

The EU will stand with Cyprus in matters pertaining to migration, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas pledged on Tuesday....

3365. Gun firing at Larnaca airport still unclear

A gun went off at Larnaca International Airport on Tuesday, with reports saying a military rifle was discharged in the hands of an army officer who was on foot patrol inside the terminal...

3366. Divers discovered a horrifying 26-foot sea worm that only comes out at night

Divers off the coast of New Zealand came face to face with a giant sea worm that was almost 30-foot long....

3367. Stricter measures at all ports of entry, including crossing points this Christmas

Hadjipantelas told the press that both his Ministry and the Scientific community agreed to have mandatory PCR tests at airports, ports and marinas and stricter measures at crossing points....

3368. The technology sector can become the new mainstay of the Cypriot economy

These are some of the key conclusions that emerged from the findings of a survey conducted last October by IMR/University of Nicosia™ on behalf of the non-profit organisation TechIsland. ...

3369. Pope's agenda for his scheduled visit to Cyprus announced

Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos briefed the media today on the visit of Pope Francis to Cyprus at the Presidential Palace....

3370. The face that became the symbol for refugees around the world

She was a symbol for refugees and her face became one of the most powerful images in recent decades. ...

3371. Black Friday: No comparison to previous years (images)

This year's Black Friday did not compare to previous years in terms of retail sales. The images in stores selling electrical appliances, electronic items and tech products, at least so far, have been disappointing....

3372. Clarification of new measures announced on Wednesday

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

3373. Britain cuts flights from South African countries due to the new mutation of the coronavirus

The British government decided on Thursday night to impose travel restrictions on six South African countries due to concerns about the new coronavirus B.1.1529....

3374. The 30th Auction of Greek and Cypriot Artworks

3375. Troubling details emerge in stabbing death in Nicosia

Troubling details in the death of an asylum seeker, who was stabbed by a fellow compatriot outside their residential building, point to arguments over food, ambulance delays, and unspeakable living conditions among asylum seekers...

3376. Cops ridiculed after assassination case falls flat

Three suspects in an alleged plot to assassinate a Limassol businessman walked free on Monday after prosecutors failed to find any evidence, with media pundits criticizing how police missed red flags by relying on a verbal complaint without vetting...

3377. British concern about medical treatments in Cyprus

A British medical examiner has expressed concern about the level of care that members of British military families receive from doctors in Cyprus....

3378. Turkish document to EU justifies opening of Varosa

Ankara and the pseudo-state are jointly trying to stop the efforts to impose European measures against Turkey for Varosi....

3379. Debt sustainability in all Member States

ESM Managing Director Klaus Regling strongly believes that public debt is currently sustainable in all Member States of the monetary union. ...

3380. President Anastasiades warns over restrictions for unvaccinated persons

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades warned on Saturday over possible restrictions for unvaccinated persons, stating that some people should realize that they also have a social responsibility....

3381. Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died age 96

Britain's longest-reigning and much-loved monarch Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. ...

3382. Covid vaccines targeting new variants have arrived in Cyprus

Preparations are underway for the administration of the fourth dose with updated vaccines against COVID-19, Acting Director of the Nursing Services Department, Evagoras Tambouris,...

3383. Cyprus produces first ever PDO halloumi

The first badge of halloumi bearing the PDO certificate has been produced by a Greek Cypriot dairy business in Frenaros, but comments in Turkish Cypriot media gave way to a war of words over which side actually authorizes inspections on the ethnically divided island...

3384. Digital CovScan will be mandatory by the 22nd of November

Following the decision of the Council of Ministers to carry out SafePass checks through the CovScan Cyprus application, the Ministry of Health is reminding the public that the use of the application becomes mandatory from Monday, November 22, onwards....

3385. The Vatican welcomes modern Greek art

It is the first cultural event of Greece in the Vatican, one of the centers that shaped European art....

3386. Scorpions flood Egyptian villages after storm, sting more than 500 people

Scorpions that were flushed from their underground desert homes by recent storms have stung more than 500 people in the governorate of Aswan, in southern Egypt....

3387. The sins of the EU and Nouris' obligation

The numbers are buzzing about the huge problem Cyprus faces with irregular immigration and asylum seekers....

3388. Cyprus hopes for Turkey’s dress down in December

Nicosia says it is displeased over delays in reprimanding Turkey over actions in Varosha, while also expressing readiness to support punishing Ankara over its stance on migration...

3389. Commissioner slaps fine in spy van case

An Israeli-owned company in Cyprus known for its role in the country’s spy van case agreed to pay nearly one million in fines despite no evidence of spying on citizens, after an independent commissioner found there was no doubt that actions by WiSpear had at the very least breached principles relating to personal data...

3390. Supermarkets disagree with CovScan and ask for instructions

Supermarket owners are asking the Minister of Health for instructions on how to implement CovScan, but they are underlining their opposition to this measure and the adoption of any additional measures to support its implementation....