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91. In a first for Cyprus, a €21.000 fine was imposed for bird poisoning

For the first time in Cyprus, a €21,000 fine has been imposed for using poisoned bait to kill wild birds....

92. University of Cyprus scientists develop nanotechnology to treat breast cancer

Scientists of the University of Cyprus, taking advantage of the new perspectives offered by nanotechnology in pharmaceutical technology, have prepared polymeric nanoparticles for the planned transfer of the antihistamine substance Tranilast to the cancerous breast tumor, according to a relevant press release from the University of Cyprus....

93. COVID: Airport and flight safety measures to be submitted to Ministers

The measures will be presented to the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, 11/01....

94. Candidates continue campaigning both inside and outside of Cyprus

Candidates for the Presidency of the Republic continue their activities both inside and outside of Cyprus. The candidates and their teams analyzed their positions and alluded to issues of concern to citizens as well as current events....

95. Humanity hits eight billion mark

A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations....

96. 18 year old with no travel history diagnosed with monkeypox

The Ministry of Health announced on Friday a new monkeypox case, concerning an 18-year-old man, following a molecular laboratory test by the microbiology laboratory of the Nicosia General Hospital....

97. New recombinant HIV-1 strain discovered in Cyprus

The discovery of a new recombinant HIV-1 strain in Cyprus was recently announced, with the name “CRF91_cpx”, by scientists from the University of Cyprus, and the National HIV Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico in the US....

98. 46 year old man with no travel history positive for Monkeypox

The 46-year-old man, who had no travel history, showed symptoms of monkeypox, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday....

99. EU states facilitating employment of third country nationals to ease labor shortage

The European Union’s population is aging. The factors behind this phenomenon are many, but the declining fertility rates and the increased life expectancy, along with migration to countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, are the main ones....

100. Rainwater everywhere contains unsafe levels of 'forever chemicals'

Rainwater everywhere on Earth has been found to contain dangerous levels of man-made 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer and other illnesses, a study has found....

101. Monkeypox: 40 year old in good condition

The 40-year-old who was diagnosed with monkeypox is in good condition, according to an official announcement made by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday afternoon....

102. Amathus' underwater museum ready to welcome its first visitors

The inauguration will take place on Saturday, July 9th from 0830 to 1230. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the swimming tour at 09:00 AM using their own mask, snorkel and flippers....

103. Cyprus ready for monkeypox outbreak

Cyprus’ Health Ministry on Friday announced it has prepared protocols for monkeypox after the rising numbers of infections globally, since the beginning of May....

104. Cyprus prepares action plan for Monkeypox

Health authorities are drafting a response plan for a possible outbreak of monkeypox in Cyprus, including a vaccination rollout....

105. Turn seawater into drinking water with the push of a button

MIT researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate drinking water....

106. Cyprus abolishes flight pass and country categorizations

As of April 18, 2022, travelers will no longer be required to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass when entering Cyprus. The move comes after tourist organizations called on the government to abolish the Flight pass, noting that Cyprus would be left behind other countries that had already made the move. ...

107. NIPD Genetics supports the Association of Rare Genetic Diseases ''Unique Smiles''

One of NIPD Genetics’ foremost priorities is to implement awareness-raising activities to support people with common and rare diseases. In light of Rare Diseases Day, NIPD Genetics gave their donation that was collected as part of the ''Jeans for GENES- Wear that you care'' campaign. ...

108. Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine now available on vaccination portal

The Ministry of Health has announced that Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine Nuvaxovid (also known as NVX-CoV2373) to prevent COVID-19 in people from 18 years of age, will be available on the vaccination portal....

109. New opening hours of NIPD Genetics Sample Collection Centers

110. Cypriot sprinter sidelined by doping scandal

The world of Cyprus sports has been shaken up by a doping scandal. According to information, Cyprus track and field champion Ramona Papaioannou tested positive for anabolic steroids in 2021....

111. Health Minister expresses hope as easing of covid measures begin today

Relaxed covid measures announced last week are in effect as of today, Monday the 21st of February. ...

112. New COVID action plan for Cyprus airports in place from February 21

The Council of Ministers decided today that new measures regulating travelers arriving into Cyprus will take effect on February 21st instead of March 1st....

113. Relaxation of measures to begin next week

New covid measures have been announced today following the meeting of the Minister of Health and the Scientific Advisory Committee this morning. ...

114. GESY: €1.21 billion in expenses from 920,000 beneficiaries in 2021

Total expenses for services from the General Healthcare System (GHS) in Cyprus came to €1.21 billion in 2021, from approximately 920,000 beneficiaries, Senior Officer of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) Angelos Tropis told CNA, adding that based on the preliminary results, the 2021 expenses will approximately be equal to total revenue. ...

115. Kamila Valieva: Russian star at center of doping controversy, reports say

The International Olympic Committee has refused to comment on whether the athlete at the center of a doping controversy at Beijing 2022 is the 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, despite the teenager being named in multiple reports around the world....

116. Sweden ends COVID-19 testing as pandemic restrictions lifted

Sweden has halted wide-scale testing for COVID-19 even among people showing symptoms of an infection, putting an end to the mobile city-square tent sites, ...

117. Antiviral pill by Pfizer expected in Cyprus by mid-February

Plaxovid, the Pfizer antiviral pill against COVID-19 has been approved by EMA and is expected in Cyprus by mid-February,...

118. 'Test to stay' to be implemented in health professions, Police and Fire Department

At today's Cabinet meeting, the Minister of Health, Mr. Michalis Hadjipantela, presented the suggestions of the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee discussed during yesterday's meeting, which included an analysis of data recorded and evaluated by the tracking team and nurses as well as the rates of vaccination coverage of the population. ...

119. Cabinet shortens recommended isolation for contacts

The cabinet, under President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades, has decided on Wednesday to shorten to 10 days the recommended time for isolation for persons who are contacts of people with COVID-19....

120. 'Test to stay' at schools - Details of additional measures

"The rapid deterioration of epidemiological data recorded in Cyprus in recent weeks due to the predominance of the Omicron variant leaves us no room for complacency....