Earthquake Of 5.2 Magnitude Rattles Cyprus
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.2 shook Cyprus on Thursday afternoon. The earthquake, the epicenter of which was reportedly at Larnaca, 43km southeast of Nicosia, was felt across the island at around 4:27 pm but most notably disturbed residents of apartment buildings in Nicosia and Famagusta, many of which were evacuated as a […]
Syrian Refugees Discovered Smuggled In By Lorry
Eighteen Syrian refugees were discovered hidden in a lorry at Famagusta Port during routine inspections. They were found by port police at around 9.45 this morning. An investigation into the people-smuggling event continues. Yeniduzen
Vaccination Programme Temporarily Suspended
Health Minister Ali Pilli said that 10,000 vaccinations have been given and only the people whose appointments have been made will receive a vaccination today. The vaccination process will be suspended for a while as the remaining vaccines are to be used for second doses, he said. Minister Pilli that there was very little vaccine […]
Covid-19 Claims Life Of Elderly Patient
Health Minister Dr. Ali Pilli stated that 12 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, 10 were local cases. Nine of the cases were in Kyrenia and one in the Güzelyurt region. Meanwhile, An elderly patient has died from Covid-19. Health Minister Ali Pilli said: “We lost a 74-year-old patient from Covid-19. […]