https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-stays-calm-but-mutation-unknowns-remain
Biontech says it is confident its COVID-19 vaccine expected within days in Cyprus would remain effective against a variant that has been spreading in Britain, but questions still remain over the effectiveness of the vaccine as mutations continue to spread...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lays-out-vaccination-plan
The Republic of Cyprus’ eagerly awaited plan for the mass vaccination of its residents against the novel coronavirus was presented on Tuesday by the health minister and Dr Olga Kalakouta....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-could-approve-vaccines-‘late-2020-early-2021
Europe’s medicines regulator said Monday that it could approve the first coronavirus vaccines late this year or early next, as it evaluates the most promising candidates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-000-tonnes-of-plastic-leaking-into-the-mediterranean-each-year
A new IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) report finds that an estimated 229,000 tonnes of plastic is leaking into the Mediterranean Sea every year, equivalent to over 500 shipping containers each day. Unless significant measures are taken to address mismanaged waste, the main source of the leakage, this will at least double by 2040.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-denies-training-armenian-militia
Greece has recalled its ambassador to Azerbaijan after what it said were “unfounded and offensive” claims by the Azeri government that Greece tolerated militants on its soil...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ep-adopts-resolution-condemning-turkey-s-eastmed-activities
With 601 votes in favour, 57 against and 36 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution condemning Turkey’s activities in the EEZ of Greece and Cyprus, ahead of next week’s extraordinary European Council summit that will focus on the heightened tensions in the eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-across-cyprus-complain-of-rodent-invasion
Complaints are raining down from residents across the Republic of Cyprus over a surge in rodents ‘invading’ homes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shrunk-prison-population-by-16-as-covid-19-prevention-report-shows
Cyprus was among the Council of Europe’s member states that marked the largest decrease in prison population rates during the coronavirus pandemic, a special report on the impact of lockdowns on EU prison populations that was published Thursday showed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-bird-populations-have-been-declining-for-decades-eurostat-shows
Bird populations in the EU have been declining for several decades, data released by Eurostat on Friday, that marked World Environment Day, showed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/racism-xenophobia-rife-in-cyprus-refugees-say
A teleconference on Tuesday raised the multifaceted problems faced by refugees and asylum seekers on the island, such as racism and xenophobia, hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, and difficulties with integrating into Cyprus society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-cyprus-population-unable-to-cope-with-unexpected-expenses
Almost half (48%) of the populations of both Cyprus and Greece were unable to cope with unexpected financial expenses last year, data released by the European statistical service (Eurostat) on Tuesday showed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-and-transparency-needed-to-fight-covid-19
In today’s age of social media, it has unfortunately become normal to see false information reach a broad audience instantaneously through the Interne...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-eu-countries-demand-syria-govt-russia-return-to-2018-ceasefire-deal
Foreign ministers from 14 European countries, including France and Germany, demanded on Wednesday that Syrian government forces and their Russian backers end their offensive in Idlib province and return to the terms of a 2018 ceasefire deal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-vessels-will-no-longer-have-automatic-access-to-uk-fishing-waters
The automatic right of EU vessels to fish in British waters, in accordance with the EU’s common fisheries policy, is to be ended under the fisheries bill introduced to parliament on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/social-determinants-undermine-the-progress-of-modern-medicine
The rise in illnesses caused by our behaviours and the social determinants of health threatens to suffocate budgets in both wealthy and poor countries, while suppressing the power of modern medicine to improve lives...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-toll-from-sri-lanka-attacks-rises-sharply-to-290
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-toll-at-new-zealand-mosques-rises-to-49
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-third-in-eu-citizenships-relative-to-population
Cyprus came in third place for highest number of citizenships granted in 2017 relative to population, while there was an EU-wide decrease in the overall numbers from previous years...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mostly-clear-skies-with-some-weekend-rain
A high pressure system has moved in just ahead of the weekend, not without chances of rain, while dust levels are expected to fluctuate...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-politicians-are-using-immigration-to-scare-voters
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/opinion-cyprus-heaven-bashing-must-end
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-twitter-storm-over-west-vs-russia
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/july-is-tequila-month
National Tequila Day is fast approaching, on July 24, and Kathimerini’s WIZ Urban Guide thought it would be cool to couple a few tips together on what people ought to know about this popular drink, just in time before taking their next sip...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-energy-search-–-averting-a-us-turkey-crisis
Cyprus continues to proceed with offshore oil and gas projects despite Turkey's opposition...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/uk-dogs-and-cats-catching-deadly-diseases-from-ticks-after-travelling-abroad
British pets are catching deadly diseases from foreign ticks after travelling to Europe on pet passports, vets have warned....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-expects-briefing-on-new-procedure-for-humanitarian-aid
The breakaway Turkish Cypriot regime revoked its decision to impose a levy on humanitarian aid delivered from the south...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-calls-erdogan-an-occupier-of-cyprus
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-seek-clarification-on-humanitarian-aid-tax
The decision to impose taxes was taken by the authorities last October and condemned by the Cyprus government...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-sends-exploration-ship-into-east-med
Erdogan: Turkey's stance towards exploration projects for oil and gas has “hopefully taught some a lesson”...