Cyprus government
Cyprus gets new health minister in government mini-reshuffle
Jun. 22, 2021 10:33 AM EDT
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ president on Tuesday appointed an economics professor as the country’s new health minister, after his predecessor asked to leave...

The Latest: Vaccinated Hawaiian positive for delta variant
By The Associated Press Jun. 14, 2021 02:30 AM EDT
European ministers vow to protect reporters, free expression
Jun. 11, 2021 02:11 PM EDT
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Ministers from 47 Council of Europe member states have agreed to seek new regulations to protect freedom of expression online and in...

Exit polls: Far-right party gains in Cyprus parliament vote
By Menelaos Hadjicostis May. 30, 2021 12:38 PM EDT
Cyprus says people under 50 should use mRNA-based vaccines
May. 26, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cypriot health authorities on Wednesday advised people aged under 50 to use the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines that are based on...
Cyprus president unveils 'ambitious' economic stimulus plan
May. 17, 2021 10:15 AM EDT
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus' president on Monday unveiled a 4.4 billion-euro ($5.34 billion) economic stimulus plan, which he described as the “most...
Minister: Cyprus economy expected to rebound 4.5% in 2021
Jan. 28, 2021 10:02 AM EST
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ economy is expected to rebound by 4.5% of gross domestic product this year following a pandemic-induced contraction of around 5...
Cyprus: Brawl at overcrowded migrant camp injures 25
Jan. 12, 2021 12:09 PM EST
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — More than two dozen migrants were injured during a large brawl between nationals from Syria and several African countries at an...

The Latest: Mayo Clinic to end pay cuts, recall workers
By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 12:54 AM EDT

Cyprus hastens lifting of most remaining virus restrictions
By Menelaos Hadjicostis Jun. 03, 2020 09:29 AM EDT
Cyprus to launch SMS campaign to stem migrant arrivals
By Menelaos Hadjicostis May. 31, 2020 07:22 PM EDT
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus is launching a multilingual SMS campaign to head off more migrant arrivals by dispelling the mistaken belief the European Union...
Cyprus curtails use of chloroquine over side-effect concerns
May. 28, 2020 01:37 PM EDT
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ Health Ministry on Thursday advised doctors to curtail the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine on some COVID-19 patients...