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England: Cheaper travel tests to start October 24th
Cheaper Lateral flow tests will replace PCR tests for vaccinated travellers in time for October half-term holidays the UK Government confirmed late Thursday evening. From 24th October, fully...
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Queen's Baton Relay - route today
The Queen's Baton will continue its relay across Cyprus today passing through the Nicosia, Larnaca & free Famagusta areas. In all, the baton will travel to 72 Commonwealth nations and...
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Free Craft Workshops in Layia
Layia Village Crafts are offering free, fun and informal workshops on Saturdays, at their Craft Shop in the beautiful village of Layia in the Larnaca district. The free workshops are held...
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60th Limassol Wine Festival starts on Saturday
The Limassol Wine Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with events starting this Saturday, 9th October. After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the 60th Wine...
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Police launching campaign to check vehicle documents
Police in Cyprus will be conducting an islandwide campaign to check the documents of motor vehicles over the coming week. According to a statement, the campaign will run in parallel with the...
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British High Commission issues statement on changes at crossing points
The British High Commission in Nicosia issued a statement on Thursday regarding policy changes on crossing points in the Republic of Cyprus. Statement in full: UK in Cyprus -...
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Reminder: Public Holiday on Friday
The next public holiday in Cyprus is this Friday, 1st October 2021, when the Republic of Cyprus celebrates the 61st anniversary since the declaration of its independence. In previous...
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Cyprus: New London Heathrow flights start from November
Cyprus Airways will launch its new Larnaca to London Heathrow service with flights starting from Friday 5th November 2021. The company will operate flights three times weekly - every Tuesday,...
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Increased cloud, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms for Thursday
Increased cloud, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Thursday in Cyprus according to the meteorology office. After a mainly fine start to the day, wet weather will...
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Larnaca’s first mall opens in two days
After various delays and several different suggested opening dates, Larnaca's first mall will now open this Thursday, 16th September, according to their website. This highly anticipated...
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Relatives of British woman located after appeal - report (Updated)
Family members of a British woman, whose body remained unclaimed in the morgue of Paphos hospital since her death in January aged 86, have been located according to a report in the UK press....
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€6.5 million contract signed for improvements to Kapparis Avenue - details
The contract for the enlargement and improvement of Kapparis Avenue, Kapparis - located in the Municipality of Paralimni was officially signed today. The contract was signed, on behalf of...
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The company that's breaking the EAC supply monopoly
January 1st 2021 was a historic day in Cyprus as it marked an end to the monopoly of the provision of electricity by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. The first essential steps taken...
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Beach Clean Up Campaign at Kapparis
A beach clean up campaign has been organised by the Keep our sand and sea plastic-free Project in collaboration with CyHerbia Botanical Park & Labyrinth All are welcome to get...
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First beach in Cyprus aiming to encourage visitors to go plastic free
The first Cyprus beach aiming to encourage people to avoid using plastic and to consider the environment is a reality according to organisers. On the initiative of the Project "Keep our...
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50-yr-old woman reported missing from Nicosia
Police are asking the public for help in locating 50-yr-old Heendniya Hewage Priyanka Nirmali, from Sri Lanka, who went missing from her Nicosia home last Thursday, 05/08/2021. She is...
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Police launch campaign to curb speeding
Cyprus police began a nationwide campaign to curb speeding today, Monday 9th August, as part of efforts to prevent and reduce serious and fatal road traffic accidents. Announcing the...
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Britons warned of up to 10 week wait for new passports
Britons are being urged not to delay in applying for a British passport and to allow more time for it to be processed. HM Passport Office advised travellers to expect delays as staff, many...
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Orange warning for weather, Red alert for fires as heatwave continues
There will be no respite from the heat today, with inland temperatures expected to reach 43°C, as the island receives another orange weather warning for high temperatures and a red...
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Full Statement: Minister of Health Mr Michalis Hadjipantela - latest decisions
Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the Council of Ministers’ decisions: Unfortunately, the numbers are relentless: More than 400 fellow citizens...
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Q & A - Changes to free rapid testing as of 1st of August
The Ministry of Health, has published the following answers to frequently asked questions, regarding changes to rapid antigen testing as of 1st of August 2021....
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New yellow weather alert as temperatures set to rise
A new yellow weather warning was issued this afternoon by the Cyprus Meteorological Department. Overnight minimum temperatures will fall to around 26°C inland and in southern and...
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Ryanair announces new UK route to Cyprus - seats on sale
Low-cost airline Ryanair, announced twenty new routes from two UK Airports on Wednesday, covering summer & winter 2021. Amongst the routes revealed was a new, twice weekly, Manchester...
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Sirens to mark the 47th anniversary of the invasion tomorrow
The Republic of Cyprus will mark the 47th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus by Turkish troops with sirens tomorrow, Tuesday 20th July 2021 , at 5:30am. Heavily armed Turkish...
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Forestry Department issues Red Alert for fourth consecutive day
For the fourth consecutive day the Forestry department has issued a red level fire alert as temperatures increase further. The red alert, covering Thursday 15th, notes that the continued hot...