https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-into-toxic-substance-found-in-nasal-swabs
The Minister of Health is in contact with the Attorney General and the Chief of Police to investigate reports that a toxic substance was found in the swabs used to perform rapid tests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-city-of-london-is-hiding-the-world-s-stolen-money
In 1969, two years after the Cayman Islands, a British territory, passed its first law to allow secretive offshore trusts, an official government report struck an ominous note....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/80-of-covid-patients-regain-sense-of-smell-and-taste-after-6-months
Four out of five patients who recover from Covid-19 (80%) regain their lost sense of smell and taste within six months. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fast-food-drivers-pulled-over-by-police
Three deliverymen in Paphos were arrested during random road inspections by immigration police officers, who said the job contracts had not been properly stamped, while additional reports said the young men were asylum seekers who had a right to work...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hopes-for-breather-on-green-monday
People in Cyprus are hoping to catch a break on Green Monday, with the government easing restrictions on nature outings on the public holiday and forecasters unsure if weather will cooperate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safety-first-eu-health-commission-says-regarding-vaccines
European Commissioner for health and food safety, Stella Kyriakides, said that no compromises on the safety of vaccines will be made, stressing that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will not be authorizing any coronavirus vaccine without a rigorous scientific evaluation.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moderna-s-coronavirus-vaccine-nearly-95-effective-early-data-shows
For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a Covid-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the US and around the world.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/astrazeneca-vaccine-study-on-hold
AstraZeneca Plc said it has paused global trials, including large late-stage trials, of its experimental coronavirus vaccine due to an unexplained illness in a study participant...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-delivery-man-flagged-down-and-robbed
Police say a food delivery man was attacked and robbed on Tuesday night in a western suburb of Nicosia, after another biker flagged him down...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/number-of-people-allowed-to-gather-to-increase-on-july-12
Cyprus’ positive epidemiological indicators allowed the Health Ministry to fast track raising the number of people allowed to gather in homes, public spaces, food and drink spots, and mass gatherings. The new rules will come into effect on July 12....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-nervous-over-non-compliant-citizens
Health officials in the Republic of Cyprus have another battle to fight as the island tries to emerge out of the pandemic, with officials having to chase down people who fail to self-isolate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-presses-fast-forward-on-relaxation-of-restrictions
The Cabinet on Wednesday gave the green light for the relaxation of certain restrictions faster than what was initially anticipated, given that Cyprus appears to have reacted well to the gradual lifting of lockdown measures so far....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-lets-man-who-broke-curfew-walk-free
President Nicos Anastasiades has issued a reprieve for a man sentenced to 45 days in prison for violating curfew, following outrage by legal experts who said the punishment did not fit the crime...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sms-service-8998-back-online
The SMS service 8998 was once again up and running on Thursday morning, with replies sent back almost instantaneously in both Greek and English...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/travelers-speak-of-horror-under-quarantine
Dozens of travelers who arrived in Cyprus without a required health certificate for the coronavirus say they were hurried to the mountains in the dead of night and treated like “criminals” and “lepers"...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-wake-up-to-cloudless-green-monday
Cypriots were off to a great start in celebrating Green Monday, with sunshine and cloudless skies in the early part of the day and low to moderate winds...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syria-displacement-is-worst-since-conflict-began-un-says
More people have fled fighting in Syria over the past 10 weeks than at any other time in the 9-year-old conflict and the city of Idlib, where many are sheltering, could become a graveyard if hostilities continue, two U.N. agencies said on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-youths-suspected-in-food-delivery-robberies
Limassol police have cracked wide open a robbery of a food delivery guy, with a number of arrest warrants pointing to a gang of students including teenage girls...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/12-best-places-in-larnaca-for-food-drink
Larnaca is on the rise. The city attracts more and more visitors every year, who seek to enjoy Larnaca’s culinary experiences and wide selection of restaurants and bars. The city of Larnaca is filled with wonderful places to explore and here they are:
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-prepare-for-easter
Easter may be a thing from last week in some parts of the world, but it is almost the end of Holy Week in the Republic Cyprus where people get ready for Saturday midnight mass and Easter Sunday celebrations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/savvikos-fast-food-opens-in-cyprus
A new fast-food chain has entered the Cypriot market bringing over 70 years of experience in making the juiciest souvlaki all the way from Greece...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/delivery-guy-dies-in-limassol-accident
A delivery man was killed in Limassol on Thursday night following an accident where a turning vehicle reportedly blocked his path...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-get-ready-for-green-monday
Weather forecasters have given the nod to Cypriot families going on their annual Green Monday picnic, while Larnaca officials warn against flying kites near the airport...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mcdonald-s-loses-big-mac-trademark-case-to-irish-chain
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-delivery-guy-gets-jumped
Police in Limassol are looking into a food delivery stickup on New Year’s Eve, the second incident within the last 48 hours in the southern town...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cops-raid-nicosia-pubs-and-restaurants
Law enforcement officials from the Migration department raided a number of business establishments in Nicosia Friday night, in an effort to locate undocumented workers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-signs-dairy-product-export-protocol-with-china
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-iphones-and-apple-watch
Apple Inc introduced its largest-ever iPhone and a watch that detects heart problems on Wednesday in an attempt to get customers to upgrade to more expensive devices in the face of stagnant global demand for smartphones...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/waitress-death-took-place-during-work-safety-month
The funeral of a young mother who died in a labour accident is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, with the incident shocking public opinion after she was crushed to death during a work safety month campaign...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-get-ready-for-easter-sunday
It may be spring recess in some parts of the world, but it is almost the end of Holy Week in Cyprus where people get ready for Saturday midnight mass and Easter Sunday celebrations. Tradition mixed with good food and some dangerous customs blend together to make what Cypriots call Easter holidays....