Oil Spill Headed Towards East Coast Of Cyprus
There are reports that a major oil spill originating from Syria is heading towards the Karpaz coast of Cyprus. According to Kitas Weather, a significant oil spill occurred from the fuel tank of a power plant in the city of Baniyas last week, Yeniduzen reported. The leak from the tank filled with 15,000 tons of […]
Decision To Charge Vaccinated People For Tests Reversed
Prime Minister Ersan Saner has announced that Covid tests would be carried out free of charge for people who have been vaccinated against the disease, Yeniduzen reported. The prime minister said that, “testing expenses of vaccinated persons will be covered by the State“, but did not give details about rapid (antigen) and PCR tests. Following […]
Latest Covid Rules For Entering North Cyprus
The Higher Committee for Infectious Diseases announced on Thursday, its latest decisions concerning Covid-19 measures, BRT reported. The committee revised the criteria for entry into the TRNC. Individuals arriving from countries listed in the Dark Red category under normal circumstances will not be allowed entry into the country. However, TRNC citizens will be exempt from […]
EU Vax App For TC’s Extended To End September
The duration of the EU digital vaccination card, which came into force for Turkish Cypriots to use while traveling, has been extended, Yeniduzen reported. According to ‘Cyprus Mail’, the application, which was to end on August 31, has been extended until the end of September. Making a statement to the newspaper, a ministry official explained […]
Demo Planned Against Charges For Coronavirus Testing
A demonstration is being organised against the government decision to introduce charges for PCR and antigen testing for the coronavirus, to be introduced on 1 September, Kibris Postasi reported. Only school age children will be exempt from paying. The platform called “No to Paid Tests in TRNC”, which was established on Facebook and reached 1500 […]
Latest Coronavirus Case Numbers
There were 140 positive cases of the coronavirus detected in the last 24 hours, BRT reported on Sunday, 108 of which were local. Two people died from the virus. The distribution of new cases is as follows: Nicosia – 49 Kyrenia – 28 Famagusta – 24 Iskele – 3 Güzelyurt – 3 Lefke – 1 […]
Road Closures In Nicosia And Famagusta Today
There will be some road closures owing to the 30 August Victory Day ceremony programme, in Nicosia and Famagusta today during the ceremony hours, BRT reported. The road between Gönyeli Çemberi and Alpet-Altınbaş Petrol Station in Nicosia will be closed to traffic from 07:30 until the end of the ceremony. In Famagusta, the part of […]
