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COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS TO BE EASED IN NORTHERN CYPRUS

  • March 21, 2021
  • Current Events
  The government has announced that the restrictions will be eased in the view of declining COVID-19 cases. Turkish Cyprus Prime Minister Ersan Saner has revealed that the region will reduce the current level of restrictions beginning the 22nd of February. If the decline in cases continues, then businesses, shops, and other economic activities will […]

EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETONATED IN LIMASSOL

  • March 18, 2021
  • Current Events
  The detonation of an explosive device has destroyed a car in Ekali, Limassol. The police have revealed that the car, which they believe was targeted purposefully was parked outside a home belonging to a 40-year-old man. The vehicle itself belongs to the father-in-law of said man. The man reported the incident to the police […]

6 CARS DESTROYED IN FREAK ACCIDENT

  • March 15, 2021
  • Current Events
  A freak accident in Larnaca led to a fire which destroyed 6 cars on a street. The accident happened as a short circuit lit up a barrel of oil that was stored in the garage. After damaging the building’s garage, ground floor and second floor, the fire spread as the flame spread down the […]

SEVERAL FINED AS POLICE BROKE UP A BIRTHDAY PARTY

  • March 13, 2021
  • Current Events
  The coronavirus restrictions are here to stay, and the latest incident only proves how serious the authorities can get with those who violate them. Limassol Police found and broke up an illegal mass gathering for a birthday party taking place at a restaurant. They proceeded to fine the owner €1,500, and fined another 13 […]

JOHAN WALEM EXITS POSITION AS NATIONAL TEAM COACH

  • March 10, 2021
  • Current Events
  The Cyprus National Team’s coach Johan Walem has vacated his post as the national team manager for the men’s team. The decision, which is apparently by mutual consent of Mr. Walem and the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) was announced by the latter in a press release. The press release went on to thank Mr. […]

COLOR-CODING SYSTEM ADOPTED FOR AIRPORTS REOPENING

  • March 7, 2021
  • Current Events
  Starting March 1st, 2021, Cyprus will be reopening its airports using a risk-assessment system that is based on color-coding. The color-coding system, which is meant for both tourists and diplomats, are being implemented to keep health safety in check in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, the system is in place […]

TOURISTS ARRIVALS GO DOWN BY OVER 90% IN JANUARY

  • March 4, 2021
  • Current Events
  The coronavirus pandemic has wrecked havoc over the travel industry worldwide, and Cyprus, of course, is no exception to this. The island nation, which had seen a substantial increase in tourist arrivals last January, has in this one seen a dip in numbers like no other. In January 2021, Cyprus had all of 3,889 […]

EFG INTERNATIONAL INCREASES ITS PRESENCE IN CYPRUS

  • March 2, 2021
  • Current Events
  Popular international private bank EFG International is tackling the Brexit issue by expanding overseas. As part of its latest move, the financial institution will be expanding further in Cyprus. Though the Zurich-based bank has already conducted business in the island nation for over 6 years. However, it will now be expanding its licenses to […]

THOUSANDS OF BIRDS SPEND THE WINTER IN CYPRUS, SAYS STUDY

  • February 28, 2021
  • Current Events
  The results of a brand new study has revealed that more than 17,000 birds spend the winter season in the wetlands of Cyprus. The study, conducted by the game and wildlife service and BirdLife Cyprus surveyed over 50 different locations on the island nation, and went on to record around 17,000 migratory waterbirds from […]

CYTA’S 5G NETWORK LAUNCHED IN CYPRUS

  • February 25, 2021
  • Current Events
  Telecommunications company Cyta has announced the launch of its first ever 5G network service in Cyprus. The company, which is working in collaboration with Vodafone claims that the joint venture will serve to mark a new beginning for an era of superior technological innovations. According to a live social media presentation by Cyta’s CEO […]

CYPRUS AND UAE HAVE SIGNED THEIR FIRST MILITARY COOPERATION AGREEMENT

  • February 22, 2021
  • Current Events
  Cyprus and the UAE have signed their first ever agreement. The signing comes as a part of Cyprus’ initiative to strengthen relations with its neighboring countries, especially those that are in the Middle East. The island nation has already done much in this regard, having signed other similar military agreements with Jordan, Egypt, and […]

2ND NATIONWIDE LOCKDOWN IMPOSED IN CYPRUS

  • February 19, 2021
  • Current Events
  In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the government of Cyprus has imposed a new lockdown in hopes of curbing the spread of the disease. In a statement to the press, Constantinos Ioannou, the Health Minister announced that the restrictions, which start on the 31st of January, will stay in effect for […]

LOST ART DISCOVERED IN CYPRUS

  • February 15, 2021
  • Current Events
  A rare piece of art that was until recently considered lost has been discovered. The art in question is a highly rare relief made out of concrete created by Christoforos Savva, known for being one of Europe’s greatest artists during the 1960s. It used to be up on the wall of the now-defunct Perroquet […]

CYPRUS POLICE ISSUE MORE THAN A HUNDRED FINES FOR COVID LOCKDOWN VIOLATIONS IN A SINGLE DAY

  • February 11, 2021
  • Current Events
  Over  114 different persons, including one business owner were booked on grounds of violating COVID lockdown regulations. According to a statement made by a spokesperson for the police, the bookings come after the police force carried out a massive 8,000-person search who appeared to not follow the exact rules of the lockdown. Of course, […]

TRNC TAKES STAND AGAINST UN’S CYPRUS PEACE FORCE DECISION

  • February 8, 2021
  • Current Events
  The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has taken a stand and spoken against the extended term of the UN Peacekeeping force in the island nation. In a statement to the press and the public, the Foreign Ministry of the TRNC expressed their disapproval of the extension, explaining how their consent was once again […]

5.0 EARTHQUAKE HITS CYPRUS; NO DAMAGES OR INJURIES REPORTED SO FAR

  • February 5, 2021
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  The island nation was struck by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in the afternoon hours. While no substantial damages, deaths or injuries have been reported thus far, the incident did cause mass confusion and left hundreds scurrying from their homes. According to a statement by the Cyprus Geological Survey, the earthquake happened at 4:27 p.m. […]

€2,000 FINE SLAPPED ON MAN WHO AVOIDED HIS GAME SERVICE CHECK

  • February 3, 2021
  • Current Events
  The Cypriot police fined a 25-year-old gentleman with €2,000 for avoiding stopping for a Game Service check. The man, who is from Paphos, was see driving a car in Ezousa, after which he was flagged by patrolling game wardens. Despite the flag, the man failed to stop and continued to flee the area. The […]

PRESIDENT ANASTASIADES CONFIRMS HE IS READY TO RESUME CYPRUS TALKS

  • January 30, 2021
  • Current Events
  President Nicos Anastasiades of Greek Cyprus has expressed his readiness to resume talks of Cyprus settlement. He did so by receiving the invite to the UN Secretary General’s special envoy Jane Holl Lute. He also informed her that Greek Cyprus will be ready to utilize the opportunity to come to a conclusion. Ms Lute […]

1 OUT OF 4 YOUNG CYPRIOTS SUFFER FROM INTERNET ADDICTION, SAYS STUDY

  • January 27, 2021
  • Current Events
  The results of a study by Alexander College has revealed that over 24% of young Cyrpiots have internet addiction, while approximately 8% undergo social media addiction. The study was carried out behind closed doors as a pancyprian survey with the support of the Cyprus Addiction Treatment Authority (CETA). Besides Alexander College and the CETA, […]

BILL SEEKING BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS APPROVED

  • January 24, 2021
  • Current Events
  The island nation’s cabinet has approved the bill to ban the circulation and sale of of any type of disposable carrier bags made with thin plastic. The new regulation shall apply on every usage point, including that of home and office deliveries. Costas Kadis, the minister of Agriculture and the chief architect of the […]
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