Authorities in Cyprus reported another two deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday bringing the number of deaths to 601 while 428 new cases were detected out of a total of 78,007 tests with the positivity rate standing at 0.55%. At the same time 115 patients …
Day: December 4, 2021
US recognizes Cyprus Republic’s right to develop resources in its EEZ, State Department reiterates
The United States recognizes the right of the Republic of Cyprus to develop resources in its Exclusive Economic Zone, the State Department has reiterated.A State Department spokesperson had been asked by Greek ERT television channel and Hellas Journal …
Pope Francis wraps up visit to Cyprus
Pope Francis wraps up his official three-day visit to Cyprus on Saturday morning with a farewell ceremony before departing for Greece on the second part of his tour.The ceremony at Larnaka International Airport will be attended by President of the Repu…
Pope Francis departs from Cyprus for Greece
Pope Francis has departed from Cyprus after a three-day official visit, and begins the third day of his 5-day Apostolic Journey heading to Greece on Saturday morning.During the farewell ceremony, the Pope was welcomed at Larnaca International Airport b…
Police fine 9 citizens and 7 establishment owners for violations of COVID-19 measures
Police fined 9 individuals and 7 establishment owners in the last 24 hours for violation of COVID-19 measures across Cyprus.A Police spokesperson told CNA on Saturday that a total of 2,544 checks were carried out in the government-controlled areas in t…
The National Guard’s armament programme continues, Defence Minister notes
The National Guard`s armament programme continues and is being implemented with steady steps, according to the needs and individualities of the new operational environment, Minister of Defence Charalambos Petrides said on Saturday, adding that our ulti…