Fourteen candidates formally joined the race on Thursday to become Cyprus’s next president in an election next month dominated by the island’s decades-old division, irregular migration and corruption scandals. Cyprus has a presidential system of government, and the head of state has wide executive powers. Opinion polls show Nikos Christodoulides, a former foreign minister, firmly
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Cyprus should follow EU recommendations on handling travellers from China following the latest wave of COVID-19 infections sweeping the country, said EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides. In comments to state radio CyBC, Kyriakides confirmed that European nations on Wednesday recommended imposing new restrictions on travellers from China amid fears of an increase in Covid cases.
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Police arrested three people for allegedly plotting to murder a 61-year-old man found dead in the street in Latsia, Nicosia, authorities said on Thursday. According to police, two men aged 35 and 26 and a 31-year-old woman were arrested in connection to the incident, the year’s first murder case. The man, identified as Dorotheos Demetriades,
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The world of Bitcoin (BTC) has produced several millionaire success stories, as early adopters of the cryptocurrency have seen their investments pay off significantly. However, the recent volatility experienced by Bitcoin has resulted in millionaire holders suffering significant losses. As of January 2, 2023, the number of all Bitcoin millionaire addresses stood at 28,007, a
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Completed excavations at Chlorakas-Palloures have yielded revealing information on how people lived in the Chalcolithic period, between 3500 and 2500 BC in Cyprus, the Department of Antiquities announced. In particular, a building in an exceptional state of preservation was revealed, with walls standing up to one metre in height, a very rare feature in prehistoric Cyprus.
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The Ministry of Health has advised the public, regardless of age or condition, to contact their GP for a free flu vaccine to reduce pressure on the healthcare system. It stressed that flu vaccines are safe and effective, while side effects are relatively rare and mild. According to the ministry’s influenza surveillance system, the occurrence
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A study published in the scientific journal ‘Environmental Research’ presents the first comprehensive review of how climate change impacts people’s health in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region. It identifies climate-induced challenges relating to extreme heat, water scarcity and air pollution as serious threats. It draws links between climate change and changes in
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By Craig Erlam Equity markets pushed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by softer yields and some promising PMI revisions in Europe. It appears investors are increasingly coming around to the idea that central banks will be forced into cutting rates earlier than previously anticipated in order to support their economies. They also seem to anticipate inflation
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The Mortgage to Rent scheme, the government’s latest lifeline for distressed borrowers, is in rough seas after the Finance Ministry claimed to be in the dark over the exact number of eligible applicants. The Finance Ministry said the potential number of eligible applicants could not be determined accurately as borrowers will not reveal their true
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A long-awaited private natural gas power plant, adding to Cyprus’ energy capacity and helping to reduce CO2 emissions, is expected to be greenlighted after long delays. Larnaca District Officer, Odysseas Hadjistefanou, said the power plant, owned by Paramount Energy Corporation Ltd, will soon be given the final go-ahead, according to Philenews online. The planning permission
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