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Coronavirus
Smokers likely to be more at risk from coronavirus – EU agency
Smoking can make people more susceptible to serious complications from a coronavirus infection, the European Union agency for disease control said on Wednesday, citing...
Why are malaria pills being used against coronavirus?
Older malaria drugs are being studied, and in some cases used, to treat or try to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, even though there is...
Forms for confirmation of movement in English and SMS instructions under lockdown
The Government's instructions on permission of movement as published in English under the lockdown effective from 6pm on March 24 until April 13:
Purpose of...
How long does COVID-19 survive on surfaces?
It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest...
Coronavirus: Which businesses will close and which will remain open under lockdown
These are the retail businesses that will remain open and those that will close following the President's lockdown announcement on Monday night in effect...
COVID-19: Fact versus fiction
Social media is awash with myths about how people might stop the new coronavirus or treat infection with COVID-19, the disease it causes.
Here are...
The new coronavirus: What is it and how does it behave?
The new coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China, in December has infected tens of thousands of people in China and beyond and triggered alarm...
When and how to use masks
If you do not have any respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, or runny nose, you do not need to wear a medical mask....
Have questions about Coronavirus? You can now text WHO on WhatsApp
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a messaging service via WhatsApp to answer the public’s question on Covid-19.
According to the official announcement, the...
Coronavirus: Labour Ministry FAQ on support measures
The Labour Ministry is launching hotline as of Monday, March 23 to answer queries regarding measures which have been introduced to contain the spread...
Coronavirus: MoH clarifications on special shopping hours for vulnerable
The Health Ministry late on Saturday issued clarifications regarding a new decree that came into force this morning requiring supermarkets and pharmacies to cater...
Have questions about Coronavirus? You can now text WHO on WhatsApp
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a messaging service via WhatsApp to answer the public's question on Covid-19.
According to the official announcement, the...
COVID-19: What is herd immunity and will it affect the pandemic?
The outbreak of disease caused by the new coronavirus has raised questions about a phenomenon known as "herd immunity" and whether it might play...
Top Stories
Local
11 new Covid cases in Cyprus, number steadily down, tests rising
11 new cases of Covid-19 were announced today in Cyprus, out of a total of 3,314 diagnostic tests, taking the total number to 1233.
New...
World
Police fire tear gas at Beirut protesters furious after explosion
Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators trying to break through a barrier to get to the parliament building in Beirut during a...
Local
82 year old killed in Paphos while trying to move his car off the pavement-victim named
An 82 year old man was killed this morning in Paphos, as he was trying to move his car away from a pavement near...
Local
Paphos fire has scorched 5 square kilometres, still raging, destruction ‘biblical’ (update)
A fire that broke out early this morning near the Paphos community of Archimandrita and spread on a 20 kilometre front near the villages...
World
Brazil COVID-19 deaths reach 100,000 and barrel onward
Brazil’s death toll from COVID-19 is expected to hit 100,000 today and continue to climb as most Brazilian cities reopen shops and dining even...
Taste
Local Food
Octopus ‘Kathisto’ (or Octopus braised in Wine)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 large octopus, about 2kg (cleaned and kept whole)
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup...
Local Food
Homemade lemonade
Ingredients:
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
Method:
Thoroughly wash the lemons with soap and warm water. Roll each lemon with the palm of your hand, pressing...
Local Food
‘Striftaria’ mini cheese pies
Ingredients
1 ½ cup milk
2 tbsps. flour
4 tsps. of butter
3 eggs, slightly beaten + 1 extra with 1 tbs. of milk for spreading
1 pack of...
Local Food
Mini potato canapes baked on salt
Ingredients
Serves: 12
1kg small Cypriot potatoes
rock salt, as needed
250g salted butter
300ml full fat cremé frâiche
1 pot cod or salmon roe
Method
Prep:20min › Cook:35min › Ready in:55min
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