Almost the entire EU map issued by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on the spread of COVID-19 is in the deep red category, as cases continue to rise due to the highly contagious Omicron variant. Cyprus remains in the highest risk deep red category as most EU/EEA countries. The only regions
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Cyprus was shaken on Friday by a quake measuring 4.5 in magnitude; there was no damage or injuries reported, the Geological Survey Department confirmed. The quake was recorded on Friday at 05:58 am with an epicentre in the sea 50 kilometres west-northwest of Polis Chrysochous at a depth of 23 kilometres. It was largely felt
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The Security Council of the United Nations has renewed the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) mandate for six months, until July 31, 2022. It adopted the resolution unanimously on Thursday during a meeting chaired by Norway’s permanent representative, ambassador Mona Juul. Unanimously adopting resolution 2618, the council called on the Cypriot leaders and all
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The recent Bitcoin price correction has resulted in several casualties, with investors losing significantly. Although the cryptocurrency is already making minor gains, millionaire holders have drastically declined in recent months. According to data acquired by Finbold, between October 2021 and January 2022, the number of Bitcoin addresses holding over $1 million has reduced by 28,186
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Cyprus reported no coronavirus deaths on Thursday for the first time in eight days, with new daily cases rising marginally to 2,536 and hospitalisations inching up to 226. January became the deadliest month to date on Wednesday, with eight deaths pushing the monthly total to 86, overtaking the previous record of 80 last August. The
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The EuroAsia Interconnector, the subsea electricity cable linking Cyprus and Israel with continental Europe, via Greece, has secured a record €657 mln in EU financing geared at clean energy sources, like solar and wind. It is considered the most important milestone since the project ends the island’s energy isolation. Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said Thursday
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Covid-19 infections will continue, but the end of the pandemic is near, a study published by peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet argues. “after the Omicron wave, Covid-19 will return, but the pandemic will not.” The Coronavirus pandemic may well soon be over. Still, humanity will have to learn to live with COVID-19 for some years
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The Defence Ministry has completed a study on weapon system procurement for the National Guard that will strengthen Cyprus’ anti-aircraft umbrella. Strengthening Cyprus’ anti-aircraft umbrella is high on the ministry’s agenda, and one of the priorities is to complete it the soonest possible, sources told CNA. The ministry has evaluated the systems submitted in the
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By Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst at Exinity Group Market screens worldwide were flashing red on Thursday as investors and traders worldwide come to terms with the Federal Reserve’s willingness to be more aggressive in getting inflation under control. Asian stocks were falling alongside European and US futures, which should see the S&P 500 re-enter
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Cyprus’ health system is under pressure from rising numbers of COVID and non-coronavirus patients, dangerously filling up hospital Intensive Care Units. In comments to Phileleftheros daily, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said authorities fear the number of patients will push past hospital capacity. Charilaou said the authority is concerned over the
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