The existing measures against the dispersal of COVID-19 are extended until October 8, following a decision of the Council of Ministers.

A new tender by the governments of Greece and Cyprus giving another chance to the sea connection between the ports of Piraeus and Limassol will be announced before October’s end.

Although a positive move, making card payments a compulsory transaction option might create a number of issues for smaller shop owners, their union Povek said on Monday.

There is a fire currently raging between Giolou and Simou, with huge plumes of smoke blowing up the valley towards Polemi.