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481. Scientists no longer dismissive of Deltacron

Scientists are no longer dismissive of Deltacron, a merger of two coronavirus variants first pointed out by a Cypriot scientist, with British media reporting on a strain that appears after all to have evolved in someone who caught both at the same time...

482. Cyprus tourist arrivals up by 207% in 2021

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus during 2021 increased by 206.7% compared to 2020, according to data released Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. However, the arrivals decreased by 51.3% compared to 2019, which was historically the best year for Cyprus tourism....

483. Novavax could offer the unvaccinated a new option, if regulators agree

Following a long-awaited submission of data to the Food and Drug Administration last month, Novavax announced Monday that it had formally filed a request for emergency use authorization of its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine in the United States....

484. Cypriot exports to the UK were not affected despite Brexit

Despite the significant decrease in imports from the United Kingdom as a result of Brexit, Cypriot exports, mainly of dairy products, have remained at the same levels,...

485. Ukraine: Britain, US withdraw diplomats and their families

The United Kingdom has begun withdrawing some staff from its embassy in the Ukrainian capital amid fears of an imminent Russian military invasion....

486. Tatar: The wealth of the eastern Mediterranean is common

The wealth of the eastern Mediterranean is common, said Turkish leader Ersin Tatar, adding that they are obliged to defend their rights to the end....

487. Covid vaccinations protect pregnant women without causing complications

Pregnant women are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus than non-pregnant women, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) experts confirmed yesterday during a press conference....

488. Wrong person gets rapid test result after leaving line

Long lines for rapid tests have been reported over the weekend in the Republic of Cyprus, with a mayor of a local town accusing the health ministry of “zero organization” and a woman in the capital who got tired of waiting still getting a result without giving a sample...

489. Αll passengers arriving in Cyprus need to present a negative PCR test prior to departure

The Health Ministry has announced new regulations for passengers arriving in Cyprus, effective the 4th of January. According to the announcement, all passengers regardless of their vaccination course, are asked to present a negative PCR 48 hrs prior to their departure....

490. Feeding your dogs insects can help fight climate change

Many pet owners reflexively bark “No!” when their dog or cat prepares to feast on a bug. But despite what scientists call the “yuck factor,” insects could be a sustainable secret ingredient for the booming pet food industry....

491. Hadjipantela: Health measures to be tightened in the next few days

The number of cases in the next few days will be a decisive factor in taking more measures, according to Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela,...

492. Updated measures for people arriving from the UK

Due to the rapid increase in Omicron cases in the United Kingdom, all passengers entering the Republic of Cyprus from the United Kingdom over the age of 12 and regardless of vaccination coverage or previous illness are required to do the following:...

493. Dubai ruler must pay ex-wife $700M in divorce settlement

A British court on Tuesday ordered the ruler of Dubai to pay his ex-wife and their children close to 550 million pounds ($730 million), in one of the most expensive divorce settlements in British history....

494. King of Jordan meets with President Anastasiades

Βilateral relations, regional developments, climate change, efforts to combat covid-19 and the Cyprus issue were on the agenda during a meeting President Nicos Anastasiades had on Friday with the King of Jordan Abdullah II, who is on an official visit to Cyprus....

495. 'Mr. Big' accused of sexually assaulting two women

Sex And The City star Chris Noth has said sex assault claims made against him by two women are "categorically false", as fitness brand Peloton pulled its latest advertising campaign featuring the actor....

496. King Constantine of Greece Suffers Stroke

Former King of Greece Constantine was rushed to a hospital in Athens on Wednesday after suffering a stroke, Antenna TV reported....

497. King of Jordan to visit Cyprus on 17th of December

The King of Jordan Abdallah II will pay an official visit to Cyprus on December 17, during which he will have talks with the President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiadis....

498. UK records first death due to omicron variant

The United Kingdom has recorded the first death of a patient infected with the Omicron mutation in the coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, according to Sky News....

499. Cyprus: one of the most attractive destinations for university study

Cyprus is now one of the most attractive university destinations because it has universities that offer a high level of academic quality and a complete student experience, according to the latest results of university rankings by the Times Higher Education organization. ...

500. President Anastasiades in Spain

The Prime Minister of Spain, Mr. Pedro Sanchez, and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiadis, met on December 9 at the Palace of Moncloa, as part of the latter's visit to Madrid at the invitation of His Majesty King Philip....

501. Restrictions return to Britain

In an attempt to stop the spread of the Omicron mutation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday the need for the resumption of teleworking, the use of a mask in most enclosed spaces and the presentation of a valid vaccine certificate for entry into clubs....

502. Cyprus Airways: Flights to Athens, London and Tel Aviv

Cyprus Airways launches flights to Greece, United Kingdom, Russia, Lebanon and Israel according to its newly published flight schedule....

503. A look into how some European states are treating the unvaccinated

Europe has been thrown into a battle of the fourth wave of the pandemic....

504. Britain cuts flights from South African countries due to the new mutation of the coronavirus

The British government decided on Thursday night to impose travel restrictions on six South African countries due to concerns about the new coronavirus B.1.1529....

505. The 30th Auction of Greek and Cypriot Artworks

506. British concern about medical treatments in Cyprus

A British medical examiner has expressed concern about the level of care that members of British military families receive from doctors in Cyprus....

507. Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died age 96

Britain's longest-reigning and much-loved monarch Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. ...

508. As ban lifts, visitors to US await long-delayed hugs, kisses

The U.S. lifted restrictions Monday on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe...

509. Woman dies after being hit at pedestrian crossing

A woman in Paphos died on Saturday after she was hit by a van at a pedestrian crossing, with police arresting the driver while her husband who was also struck was said to have suffered a serious head injury...

510. President Anastasiades attends COP26

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, along with 130 world leaders, is attending the COP26 climate conference being held in Glasgow, Scotland....