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571. Medical authorities scramble to stay afloat in coronavirus outbreak turmoil

A 47-year-old confirmed coronavirus carrier who developed respiratory distress syndrome while under the watch of Famagusta General Hospital medics will be transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Limassol General....

572. Police clamp down on violations of mass gatherings ban

Cyprus police have ramped up efforts to crack down on any violations of the ban on indoor public and private gatherings of over 75 people, enforced through a decree issued by the Health Minister in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak....

573. Interior Minister talks migration, Cyprus investment program with EU officials in Brussels

Interior Minister Nicos Nouris informed the EU Commission’s Vice-President Margaritis Schoinas on Cyprus’ needs and the issues the country faces in dealing with the increased flow of migrants, ahead of the presentation of relevant proposals by the Commission next month....

574. New Life in Cyprus of Russian Businessman after unfair seizure of Promsvyazbank

In 2017 Dmitry Ananiev was at the peak of his success. He and his brother Alexei owned a bank, an IT firm and an office complex overlooking the Moscow River. ...

575. Greece, US hold live-fire drill after major base deal

At the foot of Mount Olympus, army aviation forces from Greece and the United States are taking part in a live-fire exercise with attack helicopters, marking deepening defense ties between the two countries....

576. President says use of Saudi-businessman owned jet not a violation of Ethics Code

President Nicos Anastasiades acknowledged on Thursday that he could have avoided using a private jet belonging to a Saudi businessman for a family holiday in the Seychelles, but denied that he was in violation of the Ethics Code....

577. Cyprus 'golden passports' scheme a laundering risk, says watchdog

A European money laundering watchdog has cautioned that a secretive investment-for-passports programme run by Cyprus was vulnerable to money laundering and fraught with risk...

578. Teenage girl dragged 100 feet by bus

Police are investigating a road incident in Famagusta where a teenage girl was dragged by a bus after her backpack got stuck in the door...

579. North cries foul over Spitfire operation

Turkish Cypriot officials in north Nicosia are accusing city crew maintenance in the south of sneaking into the buffer and stealing a number of items with UNFICYP weighing in and calling on involved parties to back away from the iconic Spitfire Cafe...

580. Trump found not guilty

President Donald Trump was acquitted on Wednesday in his US Senate impeachment trial, saved by fellow Republicans who rallied to protect him nine months before he asks voters in a deeply divided America to give him a second White House term...

581. Three new endangered monk seals born in Cyprus

Three new births of the Mediterranean monk seal species (Monachus monachus), one of the most endangered mammals in the world and the only seal species in the Mediterranean, were recorded last year, the Agricultural Ministry announced on Friday....

582. School probe launched over Satan complaint

Cypriot education officials were scrambling to respond to criticism over complaints that a high school student reportedly got scared by her teacher’s references to the “work of Satan” during class...

583. Southern coast under flood watch

A weather alert went into effect Thursday night after midnight due to showers and thunderstorms affecting mainly the southern coast...

584. Showers back in the forecast

A low pressure system is expected Thursday afternoon over Cyprus, with chances of showers and thunderstorms that could last through the weekend...

585. Iran says military shot down plane in error

Iran said on Saturday it had mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian plane killing all 176 people aboard and voiced its deep regret, after initially denying it brought down the aircraft in the tense aftermath of Iranian missile strikes on US targets in Iraq...

586. Terrorism suspect jailed in the north

A suspected terrorist arrested in the north earlier this week was ordered to remain in custody on Friday, as Turkish Cypriot authorities continue to investigate possible links with ISIS...

587. Businesses must address digital fatigue and consumer privacy

588. Cypriots weathering windstorm aftermath

A wind advisory was set to expire Tuesday following several reported incidents and damages, while an east-moving low barometric pressure around Rhodes was showing signs of gradually falling by mid-week...

589. Cyprus under flood watch and wind advisory

A yellow warning has been issued for Cyprus due to very strong winds expected to make landfall on Monday, with chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout Sunday night expected to intensify over the next 24-hour period...

590. Ayia Napa rape accuser found guilty

A British teenager, who says she was gang raped by a group of Israeli teens, was found guilty Monday by a Cypriot court on charges of public mischief...

591. Severe weather alert issued for Cyprus

A yellow warning has been issued for Cyprus as rain and stormy weather late night Sunday are expected to intensify after midnight...

592. Police warn drivers due to weather

State authorities in Cyprus are warning drivers to be extra careful on the road due to heavy and prolonged showers throughout the island...

593. Cyprus remains under flood watch

A late night yellow weather alert has been issued for Cyprus due to chances of heavy or prolonged showers as well as low barometric pressure moving eastwards from Greece...

594. Cyprus Tax Webcast November2019

Watch the new Deloitte Tax Webcast for November, presented by Mr. Pieris Markou, Deloitte Cyprus Tax & Legal Services Leader...

595. Island under hailstorm watch

A weather alert is in effect on Wednesday with a thunderstorm warning that includes the possibility of hail in some local areas...

596. Thunderstorm warning issued for Cyprus

A yellow weather alert has been issued for Friday due to chances of heavy showers and hailstorms, while moderate dust levels persist in the area through the weekend...

597. Kurd arrested north on terrorism charges

A man of Kurdish origins who has been arrested by Turkish Cypriot police in the north is accused of being a member of a terrorist organization...

598. Storm advisory continues in Cyprus

Cyprus remains under a storm watch as weather officials keep a yellow alert in place due to high levels of precipitation and possible hailstorms expected in many areas...

599. Heavy storms continue to pound Cyprus

Cyprus remains under a storm watch with heavy thunderstorms and strong winds expected to pound local areas as days of severe weather and floods continue...

600. Witness comes forward in parking lot incident

A witness has come forward in the car park racist incident in Larnaca, saying she watched in horror from start to finish as a Russian woman was standing her ground while being assaulted by two Cypriot females and a child...