Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, health minister has given the state health services organisation (Okypy) ten days to smooth out the problems regarding long waits in A&E departments in state hospitals. In other news, lawmakers reviewed various ways in which electricity bills might be reduced after August dues shot up by 38 per cent, while yesterday over 45,000 high school pupils returned to school under strict measures to combat Covid-19. All this and much more in today’s briefing.

In today's episode, over 45,000 students return to state secondary schools having to present a SafePass to be allowed entry. In other news, the €1.3bn Recovery and Resilience Scheme could add seven per cent to Cyprus’ GDP and create thousands of jobs, according to Finance Minister, Constantinos Petrides, a public outcry forces the Paphos municipality to abandon plans to paint historic neoclassical buildings, and much more.

In today's episode, we hear of the 1,300 traffic violations that were recorded in all districts over the weekend during police checks aimed at reducing serious and fatal road accidents. In other news, an invasive species of mildly poisonous sea urchin appears to be thriving across the island, Archbishop Chrysostomos is to suggest to the Holy Synod that clergy who urge people not to get vaccinated be punished, and much more.

In today's episode, the rollout of the third dose of the anti-Covid-19 vaccines is due to start at nursing homes all over Cyprus. Meanwhile, the island mourns the death of legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis and traffic at the two airports has finally gained some steam. All this and more in today's episode.

In today’s episode, we cover the latest from the Syrian oil slick threatening the north-eastern coast of Cyprus, the island’s vaccination coverage, MPs’ plans to crack down on online offense and much more.

In today’s episode, the European Court of Human Rights has awarded nearly €60,000 in damages and legal costs to the family of a Greek Cypriot killed during the Turkish invasion.In other news, a massive oil slick which had been expected to hit Cape Apostolos Andreas in the Karpasia peninsula is now heading back to Syria. This and much more in today’s briefing.

In today's episode, a massive oil slick which originated in Syria is expected to hit Cyprus’ eastern coast early this morning. In other news, President Nicos Anastasiades yesterday bestowed Cyprus' highest order of merit to Robert Menendez, chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the shock over the 38 per cent hike in electricity prices compared to last August is still sparking outrage.

In today's episode, the body of a missing diver was found off Larnaca airport following an intense search operation. In other news, state health services organisation Okypy has found itself in trouble with the health minister, a new policy of increased and more detailed checks on Greek Cypriots at crossing points with the north, Cypriot Paralympic medalist Carolina Pelendritou takes third place at the Tokyo Summer Paralympics, and much more.

In today’s episode, we hear that Cyprus remains on the UK’s amber coronavirus list, consumers face a 38 per cent higher electricity bill and the busy work of ambulance drivers during the pandemic. There’s also the civil weddings in Peyia and 21-year-old who was rescued from a ship after being electrocuted.

In today's episode, we take a look at the controversial decision taken by the University of Technology to allow only vaccinated and recently recovered students on campus for the new semester. We also discuss Covid-19 booster shots and President Anastasiades' decision to revoke Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar's Cypriot passport.