Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) is a model to be followed in the reform of public medical institutions, Minister of Health Philippos Patsalis said on Tuesday. Patsalis, who was speaking during a presentation of the work achieved by CING, said that “in these times when the country needs major reforms and political decisions
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Cyprus' bathing waters have been classified as excellent in the 2013 annual bathing water quality report of the European Environment Agency (EEA). The water at Europe’s beaches, rivers and lakes was generally of high quality in 2013, with more than 95 % of these sites meeting minimum requirements. Coastal performed slightly better than inland bathing
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EU leaders meet on Tuesday afternoon in Brussels during an informal dinner of Heads of state or government, to discuss the outcome of the European Parliament elections, held last Sunday in the 28 member states. Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades is also attending the meeting. According to the indicative programme by the European Council, the meeting
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The results of the European elections show that a very solid and workable majority in the European Parliament is possible, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso notes, adding that all political leaders at national and European level must reflect on their responsibilities. In a statement following the elections, Barroso notes that, when assessing
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Cyprus' Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a revised travel advice for Thailand. Cypriot citizens who are permanent residents or intend to travel to Thailand, are advised "to avoid all but essential travel to the country”. It further adds that following the events of the 22nd of May 2014 in Thailand, the army has imposed
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The business climate in Cyprus seems to be improving, with the monthly Business and Consumer Survey conducted by the University of Cyprus Economics Research Centre showing a 2.3 point improvement in May to 100.7, from the previous month. The Economic Sentiment Index has seen a steady increase since its worst reading of 77.7 points in
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Andreas G. Orphanides, Rector of the European University of Cyprus (EUC) has been bestowed by the Minister of Education and Science of Armenia with its highest award, the Gold Medal of Honour, for his contribution in the field of education and science. According to a press announcement, Armenia, Prof. Andreas Orphanides, President of EURASHE (European
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Coca-Cola, one of the biggest sponsors of the 2014 FIFA World Cup which start in Brazil in June 12, is inviting football fans from the world over to participate in the huge Happiness Flag and by singing the happiest football anthem on the launch day of the world’s greatest sporting event in Sao Paolo. The
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Cyprus and Slovakia signed on Monday in Nicosia a cooperation agreement in the field of health and medical science. The agreement was signed at the Foreign Ministry, by Cyprus` Health Minister Filippos Patsalis and Slovakia`s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Miroslav LajÄák, in the presence of Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides. “This agreement opens
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Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued to day a travel advice for Thailand advising citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, who are permanent residents or intend to travel to Thailand, to avoid all travel in certain areas in the country, where there is a risk of outbreaks of fighting. As noted, on 20th May 2014,
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