COVID19: Fifth wave may peak in late January

Cyprus’ fifth wave of the Covid pandemic fuelled by the Omicron variant is estimated to peak by January’s second or third week, said virologist Maria Koliou and government advisor. This could see

Bitcoin flash crash: A buying opportunity?

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices will “robustly rebound” after suddenly plummeting on Wednesday evening, after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s last meeting were published, according to the chief executive of a leading

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VAT cut on electricity bills in limbo

A bill approved by opposition parties to cut VAT on electricity bills indefinitely from 19% to 9% across the board is in limbo after MPs rejected President Nicos Anastasiades veto. Parliament, including

COVID19: Daily cases in north hit record 1,001

COVID-19 cases in the occupied north of the island have exploded to unprecedented heights, with Turkish Cypriot health authorities reporting four-digit daily infections for the first time. Some 1,001 new COVID-19 cases

Cyprus-Jordan enhance defence cooperation

Cyprus National Guard Chief, Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis, paid an official visit to Jordan, during which the importance of their bilateral defence cooperation was reaffirmed. A Defence Ministry statement said the two

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