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CYPRUS OPENING ITS DOORS TO MAIN TOURIST MARKETS

  • April 11, 2021
  • Current Events
  Cyprus is all set to open up its border to 16 different countries that were previously not on its safe list. The countries in question include the US and UK, Qatar, Belarus, Egypt, Lebanon, the UAE, Ukraine, Serbia, Israel, and Russia. From April 1, visitors from these countries will not be required to follow […]

ATTEMPT TO HACK CYPRIOT DEFENSE MINISTRY’S WEBSITE WENT UNSUCCESSFUL

  • April 8, 2021
  • Current Events
  The Cyprus News Agency has reported that someone tried to hack the website of the Cyprus Defense Ministry but was unsuccessful. According to a reliable source from the Defense Ministry, despite the attempt, the website did not suffer any damage as the effort was stopped in time. The source further added that this incident […]

ISRAEL’S MILITARY TO HOLD GIANT ‘WAR MONTH’ EXERCISE ON CYPRUS

  • April 5, 2021
  • Current Events
  The Israeli military is set to hold a mass exercise on Cyprus. According to the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom, the elite units of the Israeli armed forces will use Cyprus as a substitute for Samaria, Judea, and the Gaza Strip. The elite troops in question will include commandos and high-performing soldiers from the Air […]

MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY GANG

  • April 2, 2021
  • Current Events
  A group of youths carried out a vicious attack on a man, which has led the latter to be hospitalized. The man was taken to Paphos general hospital and admitted in their A&E department. One of the doctors there confirmed that he had sustained substantial bruising on his face. The police were only alerted […]

CYPRUS HAS ONE OF THE BEST CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVAL RATES

  • March 31, 2021
  • Current Events
  Cypriot Health Minister Cyprus Constantinos Ioannou has revealed that the island nation has one of the highest pediatric cancer survival rates worldwide. On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day on February 15, the minister gave his regards to the children who have fought and survived cancer. He also went on to give a […]

FIRMS ALLOWED TO DELAY THEIR VAT PAYMENTS TILL MARCH 2021

  • March 27, 2021
  • Current Events
  The Department of Taxation has allowed businesses to take more time in order to fulfill their value-added tax dues for the period of December 31, 2020 to January 31, 2021. Usually, the tax for the period must be paid between February 10 and March 10, 2021. But the Tax Department has made the concession […]

EXCESS INFLUX OF MIGRANTS FORCES CYPRUS TO SEEK ASSISTANCE

  • March 24, 2021
  • Current Events
  The migrants’ crisis has taken a toll on the Cypriot administration, which in turn has led to the island nation calling for international assistance to best deal with the situation. In a joint statement to the press, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris and Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Christodoulides and Interior Minister Nicos Nouris have expressed […]

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
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  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 […]
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