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3421. Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

World number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to remain in the country to pursue his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open....

3422. Cyprus economy grew by 5.7% in 2021 according to Eurostat

The continued high rate of growth in the fourth quarter of 2021 confirms the resilience and dynamism showed by the Cypriot economy and the soundness of our policies, boosting expectations for further growth in 2022, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said on Tuesday....

3423. ‘A Dark Room,’ an incisive study of 1967-74

Papachelas makes public, for the first time, all 38 recorded minutes of the critical war council meeting held during the tense hours of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus on July 20, 1974. ...

3424. Philippines' Duterte threatens unvaccinated people with arrest

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday people who have not taken COVID-19 shots will be arrested if they disobeyed stay-at-home orders as infections hit a three-month high....

3425. A soul for 80 euros

With all the news about viruses, measures, political grandstanding and bickering these days, it's good to know that some people still have heart. ...

3426. Israel adopts a new strategy in the fight against the pandemic

Israel is changing its quarantine and diagnostic policy in a bid to ensure lasting protection for those vulnerable to the spread of the Omicron variant, the health ministry said....

3427. The Nikulin Moscow Circus Ice Show comes to Cyprus for the first time

After tours in the USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, Netherlands, South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, France, Russia, Poland, Belgium, China, Canada, Japan, and many others, Nikulin Moscow Circus presents the Grand Ice Show for adults and kids for the first time in Cyprus....

3428. A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November

A record 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This pushed the quits rate to 3%, matching the high from September....

3429. 85% of patients at the Famagusta Reference Hospital are unvaccinated

The scientific director of Larnaka and Famagusta Hospitals, Amalia Hadjiyianni, said that 85% of the patients receiving treatment in Famagusta Reference Hospital are unvaccinated. She told the Cyprus News Agency that 42 patients are right now hospitalized of whom 7 are in the ICU....

3430. A bank accidentally paid thousands of people more than $175 million on Christmas Day due to a technical glitch

Santander UK is trying to recoup about $175 million (130 million pounds) that it accidentally transferred to customers on Christmas Day....

3431. Pandemic: Parents, children, school, take note: X (absence)

3432. Israel to offer fourth COVID vaccine shot to over 60s, medical staff

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday that Israel would offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60 and to medical staff as it faces a surge in Omicron variant infections....

3433. Husband in mercy killing case jailed until murder trial

A 74-year-old British national in Paphos, who smothered his wife to death after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer, has been ordered to remain in custody until his trial next month...

3434. Omicron Mutation: A quiet New Year for dozens of cities

As the whole world prepares to say goodbye to 2021, a year marked by the pandemic and coronavirus mutations, we are once again canceling massive festive New Year events....

3435. Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein....

3436. TechIsland's action of solidarity through a touching video

Another significant action supporting the residents of the affected areas by the catastrophic fires of last summer, was recently implemented by the Non profit Organization TechIsland, through the complete renovation of the Arakapas Regional Primary School, which is located right at the middle of the catastrophic fires....

3437. Some US citizens can return to country with expired passports

Certain American citizens living or traveling abroad will be able to return to the United States if their passports have expired....

3438. Pandemic: New Year's Eve under consideration

Experts are preparing for a difficult winter, what remains of it that is, due to the manifestation of the aggressive Omicron mutation. Like other European countries, Cyprus is experiencing a difficult period, a few days before the new year. ...

3439. Cypriot study finds more antibodies in specific groups

A study by the University of Cyprus suggests people over 60, men, and persons who developed symptoms were more likely to have a higher count in lgG antibodies, with scientists hoping a second phase of the research would tackle antibody count after vaccination...

3440. Double the flights to Athens from Paphos

TUS Airways informed the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Giannis Karousos, about its decision to expand and double the flights for the Paphos-Athens route. ...

3441. 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....

3442. SYPRODAT: Demands response from Central Bank, Government and Parliament regarding increased charges

The Bank of Cyprus Borrower Association (SYPRODAT) is calling for an immediate response from the Central Bank of Cyprus, the Government and Parliament in relation to the increase of charges from the largest Cypriot banks....

3443. 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,...

3444. FDA approves two at-home Covid treatments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck & Co's (MRK.N) antiviral pill for COVID-19 for certain high-risk adult patients, a day after giving the go-ahead to a similar treatment from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) for high-risk patients above the age of 12....

3445. 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:...

3446. Bid offers now being accepted for the contruction of the new Cyprus Museum

The greatest culture project implemented by the Government, the new Cyprus Museum, is underway following the announcement on Wednesday for the tender of the construction contract....

3447. The number of children ages 5-11 receiving the coronavirus vaccine is increasing

There is a feeling of optimism when we see the increasing number of children ages 5-11 receiving the coronavirus vaccine, according to Amalia Hatzigianni, Scientific Director of the Larnaca-Famagusta Hospitals....

3448. How can banks use smart automation to improve customer service?

In all industries, there are often many tasks that require the attention of employees, but do not fully utilize their skills, such as archiving, entering data or replying to a routine email....

3449. The trailer of the 'Harry Potter' reunion has been released and it's magical!

Many of us have waited for this moment for a long, long time. And now, it's finally here! ...

3450. The new investment game

Accelerating the transition to a green economy is a no-brainer. It is no coincidence that it accounts for 36.3% of the total budget of the Recovery and Sustainability Plan...