Turkish Cypriot health authorities announced three new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total to five in the occupied north of Cyprus and 15 across the island. The cases concern two German nationals and one Turkish Cypriot who had recently returned from the UK. The two German nationals were part of a tourist group
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced it is planning to step up its support for companies across its regions of operations to help them deal with the deepening impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The bank, which invests across 38 emerging economies, said it is preparing a package of measures to present to shareholders
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The sell-off on global stock markets, after coronavirus fears triggered the largest one-day fall on many global indices – including the FTSE and the Dow Jones – since the “Black Monday” market crash in 1987, will ease as liquidity measures are rolled out, according to a leading financial advisor. Nigel Green, the chief executive and
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By Nikolas Ioannou The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, originated in China at the end of 2019 and it has been identified as the cause of an outbreak of a respiratory illness, which within a short period has spread around the globe causing disastrous effects. More than 116,000 people have been infected and over 4,000
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Cyprus authorities announced four more COVID19 cases on Thursday taking the total to 10 while the UK was placed on a category two list meaning everyone arriving on the island from there must self-isolate. The self-isolation move will come into effect from March 14, the Health Ministry said in a statement. Earlier Thursday one more
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Turkish Cypriot health authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus announced a second confirmed COVID-19 case on Thursday, he is also a tourist. The second person with the novel coronavirus is the husband of the 65-year-old German tourist who was tested positive earlier this week. The man, according to Turkish Cypriot media, initially tested negative
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The Cyprus Tax Office on Thursday warned the public to be careful when purchasing a second-hand car directly from dealers, especially a luxury model from the UK. In a statement, the Tax Office said that luxury cars are being advertised at knockdown prices on social media by UK companies to lure private buyers from Cyprus.
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Following the Decree issued by the Minister of Health on 11 March which bans more than 75 people gathering or present in the same indoor area, Cyprus Casinos said it is implementing the COVID-19 measure with immediate effect. Access to guests visiting casinos will be limited to 75 persons, including C2 staff, and no more
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Princess Cruises, the world’s second largest cruise operator with a fleet of 18 vessels, announced Thursday it is suspending all operations for the next two months due to the coronavirus crisis, allowing passengers currently on board to complete their voyages over the next few days. The company, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, said that it
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Another patient has tested positive for the novel coronavirus bringing the number of cases in the Cyprus Republic to a total 7 while this figure is expected to quickly spiral. The Health Ministry announced on Thursday the latest case was an individual who had recently returned from the UK and after exhibiting symptoms contacted the
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