The European Commission has approved a €900,000 Cypriot scheme to support wine producers in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of direct grants, a Commission press release says.The aim of the scheme is …
Month: September 2021
Prevention of violence against women a priority, Minister says as domestic violence rises by 30% amid the COVID pandemic
The prevention of violence against women constitutes a standing policy priority for the government which has implemented significant actions and policies to tackle this complex problem, Minister of Labour Zeta Emilianidou said.Addressing the annual gen…
Two deaths due to COVID-19 and 145 new cases reported in Cyprus on Thursday, 80 patients are hospitalised
Two COVID-19 patients died on Thursday, while 145 new coronavirus cases were traced, Cyprus Health Ministry announced. The positivity rate stands at 0.25%.The total number of people who have died due to COVID-19 is now 550, while the confirmed cases s…
N? COVID-19 test required for fully vaccinated persons who pass through the crossing points as of September 27
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not have to present a negative test at crossing points in Cyprus as of September 27.A written statement by the United Nations Spokesperson in Cyprus said that based on an assessment which the bicomm…
Presidential Commissioner Photiou met with UK’s Minister for Europe Morton
Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou’s final day of working visit to London on Wednesday included a meeting with the UK’s Minister for the European Neighbourhood Wendy Morton, with the latest developments regarding the Cyprus issue being on the top…
US stocks close strong with massive rally
Major indexes on the US stock market closed strong on Thursday with a massive rally after the Federal Reserve opened the door for tapering but delayed its formal start.The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 504 points, or 1.48%, to close at almost 34,…