Cyprus has discovered 12 cases of a highly infectious new coronavirus variant in people who recently travelled from Britain, the Health Ministry said. The new variant of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, VOC 202012/01), now spreading around the world, was first found in the UK and is more transmissible than the original variant of the virus first
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By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM The Greenback remains an unloved currency on the first trading day of 2021. Low interest rates and an improving economic outlook following vaccines rollout has led to further short selling in the US Dollar, particularly against the Euro and Chinese Yuan. China’s Renminbi strengthened 1% in early
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Cyprus reported two COVID-19 deaths and saw a mild drop in new coronavirus cases on Sunday to 524, but hospital admissions continued to increase, with officials concerned that hospitals are under extreme pressure and may be unable to cope. News reports suggest that due to the worsening situation, the next Cabinet meeting on Tuesday may
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You must be aware of the problems that are created by the unworkable law regarding common expenses and administration of multiple ownership buildings. In addition to the law, the non-payment of the common expenses creates tensions amongst the residents, ranging from personal issues to those of good maintenance of buildings/communal areas and other matters, such
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Two people died of COVID-19 on Saturday and the health ministry reported 627 new coronavirus cases, but officials are more concerned that hospitals are under extreme pressure to cope with a record 180 admissions. News reports suggest that with the worsening situation, the next Cabinet meeting on Tuesday may consider an all-out lockdown that could
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Cyprus has renewed an obligatory seven-day quarantine for all passengers arriving from the U.K., to prevent the spread of a virulent new strain of coronavirus found recently in Britain. The health ministry said the order issued on December 21 is extended to January 10. All arrivals from Great Britain are tested for COVID-19 upon arrival
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Looking back at 2020, the thick fog of coronavirus which enveloped our lives as the pandemic accelerated has restricted visibility to see anything else of note. And it is foolhardy to look too far into the future without the spectre of the virus hanging over us. There is hope that a return to half-way normality
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Photo opportunities at the launch of the nationwide vaccination programme this week had four different stories to tell over as many days. And a lesson to be learnt for those who govern, that transparency and respect for public information have become a necessity. DAY 1: Saturday started with a rather muted celebration at Larnaca airport, where
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Cyprus started the new year with two coronavirus deaths, with the health ministry saying that a record 168 patients are admitted at hospitals. This follows the unprecedented six COVID-19 deaths on New Year’s eve, raising the death toll since the pandemic started to 127. Both were men, aged 71 and 80, with underlying health issues.
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In another Olivewood milestone leading production company, Altadium is preparing to make the first horror film ever shot on location in Cyprus. Altadium, shortly after releasing their previous film shot in Cyprus, S.O.S. Survive or Sacrifice starring William Baldwin, is throwing itself into filming its next venture under the guidance of Italian director Francesco Cinquemani.
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