According to the latest genomic sequencing results of coronavirus cases, the highly infectious Omicron variant rules in Cyprus, causing 94% of infections explaining the recent surge. On Tuesday, the Health Ministry said the Omicron variant was found in 92 samples out of 99 (93.9%) sequenced, collected from 31 December 2021 until 8 January. Just six
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The mother of murdered Filipina Maricar Valdez Arquiola, slain by Cyprus’ first serial killer, is campaigning for the government to give proper financial compensation for the woman’s young son. Maricar was one of the five women and two children whose bodies were found in 2019 after being brutally murdered by Cypriot army captain Nikos Metaxas,
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A Larnaca doctor accused of issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to his patients pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of fraud and will stand trial in April. The 53-year-old Larnaca cardiologist, also acting as a GP, was prosecuted after evidence emerged; he handed out fake vaccination certificates for anti-vaxxers, two of whom later died from
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Newly elected European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Europe could not heal from conflict while the Cyprus problem remains unsolved. “Europe has a legacy of war, but also of healing. “We can put this experience to use in helping efforts to end the separation in the EU’s last divided country – Cyprus – under the auspices of
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By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Asian shares were a mixed bag on Tuesday due to the absence of cues from Wall Street, following a national holiday in the United States. But European and U.S. equity futures are flashing red amid a jump in Treasury yields, as investors brace for the Federal Reserve
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A Chinese mother and son’s fight against extradition from Cyprus to face fraud charges has attracted criticism by US-based right-wing lobby groups who claim the case is politically motivated. Cyprus police said the mother, 61, and her son, 39, were arrested on December 8 under a warrant issued by Chinese authorities for alleged investment fraud
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The much-awaited Larnaca port and marina €1.2 bln redevelopment will soon take shape as Kition Ocean Holdings; the consortium awarded the project, said construction begins on 1 April. Panos Alexandrou, the Cypriot-Israeli consortium’s CEO, said the project is on track, aided by the support and cooperation of the government and Larnaca Municipality. The first phase
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American cruise giant Royal Caribbean will continue cruises from Cyprus in the next two years, casting their vote of confidence in the island’s tourism. The good news for Cyprus tourism and shipping industries was delivered by Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios. Perdios revealed that Royal Caribbean would continue to use Cyprus as a homeport for
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Cyprus is throwing off its sun and sea destination image to offer other authentic experiences visitors can enjoy, including sports events such as L’Étape by Tour de France, said Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios. Perdios presented his ministry’s work on repurposing the country’s tourism. He said his ministry has been working “incessantly” during the pandemic to create
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Cyprus is shivering from a cold front pushing temperatures 5 degrees Celsius lower than the seasonal average, with rain and more snow on the menu said the Met Office. Head of the meteorological service, Kleanthis Nicolaides, said temperatures would remain chilly for the next couple of days until a low-pressure system gives way to a
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