We have a duty towards those who fought and gave their lives for their country to remain firmly committed to the principles of international law and the values of freedom, independence, dignity and the protection of human rights, President of the Repub…
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Government has taken measures to tackle increased prices, remains vigilant, President says
The Government has taken measures to address the issue of increased prices and remains vigilant to take any other steps necessary, President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades said Friday, noting that the phenomenon is global and does not affect only C…
Government remains committed to a just solution say Defence Minister and Spokesperson
We remain committed to the efforts for a just solution to the Cyprus problem, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said Thursday at the unveiling of the bust of EOKA hero Nikos Theofanous at the Agios Antonios Park in Nicosia.“The Government has not s…
UN Working Group visits Cyprus to discuss memory preservation and enforced disapperances prevention measures
?he right of victims to truth, justice and reparation in the context of enforced disappearances, the efforts towards the preservation of memory and measures aimed at preventing enforced disappearances will be examined by the UN Working Group on Enforce…
Cyprus’ supply chain will not be significantly affected by the war, says Deputy Minister of Shipping
Deputy Minister of Shipping Vassilis Demetriades said that Cyprus` supply chain will not be significantly affected by the war in Ukraine and that for the time being the situation is manageable.In statements in Paphos Friday, Demetriades said that the p…
House Plenary votes for the foundation of Culture Deputy Ministry
The House Plenary voted Thursday for the foundation of a Deputy Ministry of Culture.A total of 34 MPs supported the bill and 13 MPs of AKEL abstained. Regarding the Department of Antiquities, the Plenary decided that it will be transferred to the Depu…
Cyprus reports 2 deaths from COVID and 2.491 new cases Friday, 191 patients in hospitals
Cyprus Health Ministry on Friday announced 2 deaths from COVID and 2.491 new cases. Hospitalizations rose to 191 and positivity rate stands now at 6,03%.The deceased are two females 84 and 96 years old who passed away today. The total deaths since the …
COVID-19 infections remain high, hospitalisations going down, National Surveillance report shows
COVID-19 infections remain high, according to the National Surveillance Report released on Friday, with hospitalisations however showing a downward trend.According to the report, as of March 28th, 416,352 COVID-19 cases have been diagnosed, of which 93…
Bar fined during police checks for violations of measures against the pandemic
The Police handed out fines of €9,500 in total and reported 11 shop owners and individuals for violations of the measures against further spread of COVID-19, a police spokesperson told CNA Friday.During the last 24 hours the Police carried out 1, 931 c…
Cyprus commemorates 1st of April anniversary
The anniversary of April 1st, the beginning of the EOKA liberation struggle for the island to gain independence against the British Colony, is celebrated Friday, with parades and wreath-laying ceremonies all over Cyprus.In Nicosia the President of the …