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Fire fighters on alert, warn against carelessness
Fire fighters are bracing for a tough summer ahead as the second consecutive winter of abundant rains has left behind lush vegetation.
Concerns are heightened...
Flight ban extended by decree ahead of official flights relaunch on June 9
The Transport Ministry has extended the ban on flights by 11 days through a new decree on Tuesday to cover the interim period from...
Cyprus: High number of fatalities in collisions involving goods vehicle
Cyprus' percentage in fatalities in collisions involving a goods vehicle is among the highest in the EU according to figures included in a report...
Virgin Orbit fails first rocket launch attempt from modified plane
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit company aborted its first attempt to launch a rocket into space from the belly of a 747 airplane on Monday,...
Cyprus to deport 17 migrants suspected of terror links
Cyprus will deport 17 migrants who are being held on suspicion of having links to extremist groups or involved in acts of terror, the...
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Latest update: 26/05/2020 08:23
European countries need to join forces to shield their banks, one of the bloc's top regulators said, potentially using a 500...
Fujifilm research into COVID-19 drug spills into June, dashing hope of May approval
Research into Fujifilm Holdings Corp's Avigan (generic name Favipiravir) will continue into June, Japan's government said on Tuesday, effectively dashing hopes by Prime Minister...
Paphos: Nicosia bakery robbery suspect arrested
After a week on the run, a 33 year old man wanted in connection with a robbery in Nicosia has been arrested in the...
379 booked for traffic offences overnight
Police said that they had checked 279 vehicles with 290 passengers as part of stepped up checks last night and reported 373 offences for...
Emba lyceum closed today after teacher tests positive for Covid-19
Emba's Ayios Charalambos lyceum (upper secondary school) will remain closed today after a teacher tested positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile the school is being disinfected.
The positive...
Fine and sunny, maximum temperature 30 C inland
It will be a fine, sunny day with increased cloud at intervals and weak to moderate winds.
Temperatures will rise to 30 C inland, around...
WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns
The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus...
UK to reopen thousands of shops in easing of coronavirus lockdown
Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, setting out...
Repeat positive cases ‘released’ three weeks from first diagnosis
The Health Ministry issued instructions on Friday on the release / ending of isolation for patients who tested positive to Covid-19 but are not...
Two new Covid cases in education and repatriations
Two new coronavirus cases were reported today by the health ministry, a drop from yesterday's eight, out of a total of 2128 tests, raising...
Minister: Back to school for 769 pupils with disabilities
More than 760 children with disabilities who were told they could not go back to school when primary and lower secondary schools reopened last...
Police to step up checks at restaurants, cafes after weekend of ‘lack of discipline’
Police will step up checks at restaurants and other catering establishments amid fears that distancing and other rules were being broken by customers set...
Sampling for Covid in schools continues, completed tests near 7,000
The Education Ministry said on Monday that 6,900 Coronavirus tests have been fulfilled island-wide in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools as mobile units continue...
Labour inspectors close down 3 Nicosia construction sites
Labou inspectors carried out 363 inspections over the weekend and on Monday, of which 322 were in shops where they found a very satisfactory...
Spain wants to welcome foreign tourists back from July
Spain urged foreign holidaymakers on Monday to return from July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, but tourism businesses were sceptical about salvaging...
Mayor slams arson at Larnaca salt lake, urges action to prevent repeat
A fire near Larnaca salt lake which is a protected Natura 2000 area was started deliberately under the 'sick and unfounded' impression that this...
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Local
Anastasiades unveils new package to boost economy
President Nicos Anastasiades on Wednesday announced a new package of 10 measures to help the economy through the coronavirus crisis that includes liquidity, guarantees...
Economy
NPLs in the Cyprus banking system decline below €9 billion
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Cypriot banking system declined to €8.97 billion in the end of 2019, with the NPL rate amounting to 27.9%...
Local
Prodromou says no intention to discriminate against disabled pupils, asks parents to work with experts on solutions
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou addressed anew on Wednesday the backlash that followed an announcement on May 20 that children with disabilities were not to...
Local
No new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday
There were no new Covid-19 cases in Cyprus on Wednesday the Health Ministry said, only the second time of zero cases since the start...
Local
Paphos most booked holiday destination for Britons in April, May 2021
Paphos is the most booked destination for British holidaymakers in April and May next year, the Daily Mail reported on Wednesday citing data collected...
Taste
Local Food
Traditional salads that will blow your mind away
This traditional salads will make you actually love salads!
Cyprus may be famous for souvla and kleftiko but if you try the traditional salads with...
Local Food
Honey Balls
As you stroll down Onasagorou street in the old city of Nicosia and suddenly feel the need for something sweet, follow the smell of...
Local Food
Octopus with Oregano
Ingredients:
(Serves 4)
1 kg octopus
½ tsp dry oregano
Pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
Preparation:
Clean the octopus thoroughly under cold running water.
Place the octopus...
Local Food
Fish meatballs
In a bowl, mix the finely chopped onion and parsley. Boil the fish, cut into small pieces and add to the bowl. Add salt...
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