Cabinet Boosts Penalties for Breaking Curfew
The TRNC Cabinet has issued a legal decree which imposes additional penalties for those who do not comply with the curfew. According to the decree, those who do not comply with the curfew can be sentenced to up to one year in prison or fined up to 10% (ten percent) of the minimum wage or […]
Supermarkets Fitting Plexiglass to Checkout Desks
Some supermarkets in North Cyprus have begun to fit plexiglass screens to checkout desks. Supermarkets have been providing hand sanitiser and gloves at the entrance. They have also been applying queuing systems so that customers can maintain a safe distance between themselves. Supermarkets are open between 6am-8pm and call on people to try and minimise […]
Four New Cases of Coronavirus in North Cyprus
Four new cases of coronavirus have been detected in North Cyprus. This brings the total of cases up to 81. Meanwhile, 36 new cases of the virus have been found in South Cyprus, bringing the total to 356. So far, ten patients have died of the disease in the south and two elderly German tourists […]
Turkey Bans Maritime Transport to TRNC
The Turkish Embassy in north Nicosia has announced that maritime transport between Turkey and North Cyprus has been suspended. The decision was also sent in writing to Turkish citizens living in the TRNC, noting that it was considered necessary to terminate maritime transport as part of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Diyalog
Dockers Strike Over Lack of Protection Against Coronavirus
Dockers at Famagusta Port went on a three-hour strike to protest at the lack of protective gear for workers unloading cargo vessels. One ship had arrived from the UK but had not lain in quarantine for required 14 days. They also refused to unload another vessel from Turkey containing medical supplies. Trade union leader Dervis […]
