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Concerns rise over passive response to student brawl in high school
The recent incident involving the assault of a 12-year-old girl by two 14-year-old girls at a Nicosia secondary school has sparked significant concerns regarding our...
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Patients in Cyprus give almost full marks to state hospitals
Patients in Cyprus give 9 out of 10 marks to public hospitals, according to a satisfaction evaluation carried out for the first time by the Health Insurance...
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COVID19: Updated shots for elderly, vulnerable
Older citizens and people belonging to vulnerable groups are eligible for an updated COVID-19 vaccine and the seasonal flu jab from October 2, the Health Ministry...
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What’s On this weekend
Eleni Philippou looks at the events coming from Friday onwards With the weekend just around the corner, there is no shortage of things to do as half a dozen festivals...
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Make room for the mushrooms
Upcoming festival is on a mission to get more of us eating vegetables finds ELENI PHILIPPPOU Celebrating the life, benefits and endless delicious uses of...
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Music in the squares of Paphos
Free music in the city? Oh, yes. That is exactly what is happening in Paphos next weekend as Alliance Francaise Paphos presents the second edition of the event Music in...
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D. Constantinou: M&As are the only way out for businesses
Cyprus has entered a new era when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and is now firmly on the “radar” of foreign investors, according to Partner at...
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Halloumi producers ready for Israel
Cypriot dairy producers are planning to enter supermarkets in Israel, excited over confirmation the country will lift all customs duty applicable to various cheese...
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Famagusta tourist industry focus of deputy minister’s meeting
The lack of human resources in the tourism sector was among the issued discussed during a meeting between the deputy minister of tourism Kostas Koumis and the Famagusta...
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Bank of Greece Deputy Governor pays working visit to Cyprus
Bank of Greece Deputy Governor, Christina Papaconstantinou, recently paid a working visit to Cyprus at the invitation of the Central Bank of Cyprus Governor,...
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Cyprus economy doomed without migrant workers
Amid a rising wave of attacks and anti-migrant demonstrations, authorities and businesses warn that the economy would collapse should foreign labour be eliminated. In...
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Ministry confirms case of West Nile virus in Cyprus
The first case of West Nile virus in Cyprus this year was confirmed by the health authorities on Tuesday. But there is no cause for concern on the island, despite...
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Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?
All schools in Cyprus are finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary...
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Cybc honours outgoing NG chief in farewell ceremony
The island’s national broadcaster Cybc on Friday held a small ceremony in honour of the outgoing National Guard chief, Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis....
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West Nile virus case detected: Health authorities increase measures
Health authorities have ramped up their efforts following the identification of a West Nile virus case in Cyprus. According to the health ministry, the case was...
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Quarterly National Accounts: 2nd quarter 2023
The GDP growth rate in real terms during the second quarter of 2023 is positive and it is estimated at 2,1% over the corresponding quarter of 2022. Based on seasonally and...
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Covid case increase ‘not alarming’
The small increase in Covid-19 cases seen during the week beginning August 14 is “not alarming”, state medical services director Elisavet Constantinou said on Friday....
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Average student spending at €250 as back-to-school shopping begins
A few days before schools reopen (September 7 for secondary and high schools, and September 11 for primary schools), chaos is ensuing in bookstores, stationery shops,...
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Larnaca's Zouhouri Square to host Visual Rhythms artist-run space project
On September 2, Larnaka 2030 invites you to celebrate the arts and get to know the work of 25 local artists, who will present a collective artistic action in the...
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Transfer of patients abroad to come under Gesy umbrella
The government is evaluating a proposal to bring the process of sending patients abroad for treatment under the umbrella of Gesy. According to health ministry spokesman...
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Arts at the fore of Larnaca event
Pushing to be the cultural capital of Europe in 2030, the coastal town is set to celebrate at the start of September finds ELENI PHILIPPOU As September...
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GHS to improve services
The General Healthcare System will be upgraded in September, with two private hospital Emergency and Accident departments joining the GHS, while authorities are...
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GHS to improve services
The General Healthcare System will be upgraded in September, with two private hospital Emergency and Accident departments joining the GHS, while authorities are...
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From Eoka fighter to art collector
In a diplomat and lifelong churchgoer involved in a significant phase of Cyprus’ history, THEO PANAYIDES finds a man focused on culture and the value of education It...
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Cypriot firefighting aircraft join efforts against Greece’s ongoing wildfires
Firefighting planes, which arrived in Greece on Monday to bolster efforts against wildfires in Alexandroupoli, are poised to engage in operational activities...