Published by Al-Araby Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Lebanon in June, the country’s presidency said Tuesday, in a long-awaited
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Greece, Cyprus and Israel to expand energy cooperation amid Ukraine war
Published by Reuters UK ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece, Cyprus and Israel will continue working together on natural gas pipeline projects
Cyprus wants EU to ask for Frontex presence in Turkey due to illegal immigration, Minister says
Minister of Interior Nikos Nouris said Tuesday that Cyprus has asked the EU to demand from Turkey the presence of Frontex in order to stop the mass flows of irregular migrants to the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus, who then pass to the government-con…
Cyprus records three deaths and 2,987 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday
Cyprus Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that three more COVID-19 patients have died, while 2,987 new coronavirus cases have been detected. The positivity rate stands at 3.53%.The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 is now 949 and of confirmed CO…
Fourth dose of COVID vaccine to be administered to 80 year old citizens and over
Cyprus` Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will extend the age limit for the administration of 4th dose of COVID vaccine from 70 to 80 years of age.In an announcement issued Tuesday the Ministry reminds everyone of its effort for the immuniza…
Seven fines issued for violation of COVID-19 measures
Five citizens and two establishment owners were reported by Police in the last 24 hours during 1,860 checks for violation of COVID-19 measures.A Police Spokesperson told CNA that in Nicosia, Limassol and Morphou, after a total of 785 checks no fines we…
Europe must be founded on the same principles and values for everyone, President Anastasiades says
Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, has underlined that there is a strong Europe that needs to be founded on the same principles and values for everyone, without exception.In statements on Tuesday with the President of Montenegro, Milo Ðukanovic, Ana…
Cyprus continues to be affected by high concentrations of dust
Cyprus continues to be affected by high concentrations of dust on Tuesday, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.A relevant announcement urges the public, an…
Second humanitarian aid for Ukranian people leaves from Limassol port
The second batch of humanitarian aid for the Ukranian people departs on Tuesday from the port of Limassol.It is estimated that 70 tons of humanitarian aid will be sent including pharmaceutical products and medical equipment, civil protection items and …
Cyprus’ Ministry of Health provides healthcare for Ukrainian Refugees
The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that it provides the necessary healthcare treatment to refugees from the Ukraine with temporary protection status. Healthcare services are provided at the public medical centres (https://shso.org.cy).Respecti…