Ten Test Positive For Covid-19
Ten people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Dr Ali Pilli said. Nine passengers who arrived by air and ferry in North Cyprus tested positive and one case was local, following 1,852 tests performed. The health minister said that seven people had been discharged. This brings the total number […]
Civilians and Press Visit Maraş Today
The decision “to open the closed Maraş (Varosha) coastal road to the public” has come into effect. Both civilians and members of the press were allowed access. Police officers issued brochures reminding of the rules to be followed inside the area due to the pandemic. After arrangements were made, entrance to the region was permitted […]
Turkey Interfering in Elections: Akıncı
President Mustafa Akıncı, who is running for re-election, has hit out at the decision to reopen the beachfront in Maraş/Varosha. It is a disgrace to democracy, he said. Akıncı said that interventions by Turkey in the presidential election campaign had taken on a new dimension. President Akıncı said that by remaining within international law and […]
Thirty-two Syrian Refugees Discovered Near Iskele
Thirty-two Syrians refugees were discovered by police teams on patrol between Avtepe-Kuruova villages at around 8pm on Wednesday. They were arrested for arriving illegally in the country and conveyed by bus to a gym in Iskele. Among the refugees were 16 men, seven women and nine children, the youngest being two years old. The police […]
Dust Warning
The Department of Meteorology has warned that dust particles blown over from the Middle East yesterday evening will create air pollution over Cyprus until midnight Saturday. Those with respiratory problems and the very young are advised to remain indoors. BRT
