Cyprus reported three coronavirus deaths on Monday, as new cases rose nearly a thousand to 2,918 and hospitalisations remained unchanged at 270. The Health Ministry said in its Covid bulletin that three men, aged 64, 70 and 91 were the latest victims, raising the death toll since the pandemic started to 684. With 46 deaths
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Former European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou found herself in a social media firestorm after a tweet about a rape case in Greece was perceived as victim-blaming. Vassiliou posted a tweet on a news story concerning the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old woman after being drugged at a Thessalonica hotel on New Year’s Eve. “And how
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The Committee on Missing Persons received €2,775,000 in donations from three contributors, the European Union, Germany and the Turkish Cypriot community. The EU, which is by far CMP’s largest donor, has donated €2.6 mln in 2022. Brussels has contributed €33.3 mln to the Committee since the beginning of its exhumation operations in 2006. Respectively, Germany
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Cyprus’ dreams of becoming an energy hub have taken a step backwards after Nicosia confirmed the construction of the EastMed gas pipeline is a longshot. In comments to state radio CyBC, newly appointed Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said that nothing was set in stone, while it remains to be confirmed whether the project is economically
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By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at Exinity Oil prices are showing no signs of easing as the bull market remains well supported by fundamentals. Brent crude has rallied for four consecutive weeks, surging by more than 11% since the beginning of the year and up 32% from the lows of early December 2021 when
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Merck’s anti-Covid oral pill Molnupiravir /Lagevrio 200mg is the first antiviral drug for COVID-19 available in Cyprus through the General Healthcare System. Following a recommendation by the European Medicine Agency (EMA), the drug is being rolled out in Cyprus and is available free to GHS beneficiaries only at state hospital pharmacies. The Health Ministry said
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Although Cyprus, research and development investment has risen during the last decade, data shows that the R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP is the lowest in the EU. Moreover, the disinvestment in information and communication technology is hampering economic growth, according to a University of Cyprus study. In its December Productivity Analysis Bulletin, the
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Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas and Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou meet teacher unions in a bid to end a row over a ‘test to stay’ policy in schools for close contacts of classmates who contract COVID-19. The meeting on Monday at 3 pm also involves the head scientist advising the government on the coronavirus outbreak, Dr
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Nike is the world’s most valuable apparel firm, according to data presented by FinancePR.com, showing that the American outfit achieved a $30.44 bln valuation in 2021, placing it at the helm of leading garment firms worldwide. Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas came in second, third and fourth, respectively. Gucci closed the year with a valuation
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To better serve the public, the Health Ministry changed its COVID-19 vaccination plan from Monday by increasing appointments and giving Cypriots more jab options. From Monday, people can be vaccinated with the vaccine of their choice at walk-in centres or through the Vaccination Portal, where more online appointments are available. Daily appointments at all vaccination
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