Asia Cyprus A week-long police information campaign focusing on lorries and buses resulted in over 200 fines being handed out, police said
Asia Cyprus On World Mental Health Day yesterday civil servants’ union Pasydy called on stakeholders to prioritise mental health in the country, reminding that the celebration focuses on global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma
Asia Cyprus More people moving to Cyprus over the past two years have affected the rent market; prices are up to +50% not just in much-requested Limassol but also Larnaca, Nicosia and in a number of less obvious areas
Asia Cyprus The End of Summer Beach Party will take place in Paphos this weekend at Mandria Beach; the organisers of the two-day, dog friendly, free for under 12s, rock music festival are hoping to establish it as a main annual event for the island
Asia Cyprus The use of drones by the forestry department is set to be increased further after their introduction in August to monitor areas at the risk of fire proved successful
Asia Cyprus Cyprus is set to become the World Health Organisation’s hub on the fringes of Europe, the Middle East and Asia by the end of 2022
Asia Cyprus Gymnast Marios Georgiou won the gold medal in the men’s horizontal bar competition at the European Championships in Munich, a historical result for Cyprus, saluted by congratulations at all levels
Asia Cyprus A total of 22.190 new residence permits have been issued in 2021 (16.910 in 2020), of which some 3.432 to Russians, 2.929 to Syrians, 2.744 to Indians, 2.628 to Nepalese, 1.784 to Filipinos, 1.496 to Sri Lankan nationals and and 1.133 to Ukrainians
Asia Cyprus Hermes airport in Larnaca is hosting an anniversary exhibition to mark 50 years since the establishment of ThOC, Cyprus Theatre Organisation, showcasing material to the thousands of passengers travelling daily
Asia Cyprus Shortage of lifeguards in Kato Pyrgos will be addressed with a lifeguard workshop to cover staffing needs, as the reason for insufficient lifeguards on duty has been identified in a general lack of qualified professional
Asia Cyprus The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has submitted its proposals for cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus on hydrocarbons, electricity, renewable energy and water to the UN
Asia Cyprus The country can become a regional educational, research and excellence centre and there is a targeted government policy for higher education, said President Anastasiades addressing the graduation ceremony of the University of Cyprus
Asia Cyprus Presidential candidate Achilleas Demetriades calls for widening of access to abortions and proposed the expansion of medical coverage under the national health scheme, which should include psychological support