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Last updated: 19/05/2020 08:57
The phased reopening of business and social life gained traction with more people emerging from coronavirus lockdowns, while an experimental COVID-19...
Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warning
U.S. President Donald Trump, in a surprise announcement, said on Monday he is taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventive medicine against the coronavirus despite medical...
Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying in
In Thailand, you cannot have food or water in flight and must wear a mask. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the plane needs to be...
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in early study, shares soar
Moderna Inc said on Monday its experimental COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in a small early-stage trial, with the vaccine producing virus-neutralizing antibodies similar to...
“A beautiful day” in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen
Italian shops, hairdressers and restaurants finally threw open their doors on Monday as the country sped up efforts to bounce back from the coronavirus...
UK adds loss of smell and taste to COVID-19 symptom list
The United Kingdom has added the loss of smell and taste to its official list of COVID-19 symptoms including fever and new continuous cough...
Remdesivir close to EU’s initial authorisation as COVID-19 treatment
The head of the European Union's medicines agency Guido Rasi said on Monday an initial authorisation for U.S. pharmaceutical company Gilead's remdesivir as a...
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Last updated: 18/05/2020 08:53
Summer weather is enticing much of the world to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns as centres of the outbreak from New York...
Fed’s Powell: “Medical metrics” most important data for U.S. economy now – CBS
The most important data for the U.S. economy right now are the "medical metrics" around the coronavirus pandemic, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said...
Israel’s Netanyahu presents new unity government to parliament
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his new unity government to parliament on Sunday, ending more than a year of political deadlock but...
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Greece and France opened some beaches, German soccer's Bundesliga became the first major sports league to resume, Thais were allowed to visit shopping malls...
UK’s Gove says EU trade deal can be done despite talks stalemate
British Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Sunday that there was a post-Brexit trade deal to be done with the European Union providing...
After weeks of lockdown, overjoyed Greeks return to church
Thousands of Greeks returned to church on Sunday after weeks of staying away as a ban on mass gatherings to curb the spread of...
China’s ambassador to Israel found dead in Tel Aviv home -police
China's ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home in a Tel Aviv suburb on Sunday, an Israeli police spokesman said.
He did not...
PM Johnson accepts public frustration with lockdown easing rules
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted on Sunday that there was public frustration with his government's measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown following widespread...
Democrats launch probe of Trump’s firing of State Dept watchdog
Democrats in Congress on Saturday launched an investigation into President Donald Trump's move to oust the State Department's internal watchdog, accusing the president of...
Europe sees two deaths, multiple cases of COVID-linked syndrome in children
A new life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 has affected 230 children in Europe and killed two so far this year, a regional health...
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Several countries around the world began gradual easing of the coronavirus-led restrictions even as they grapple with the economic fallout from the pandemic. The...
Greeks return to beaches in heatwave, but keep their umbrellas apart
Greeks flocked to the seaside on Saturday when more than 500 beaches reopened, as the country sought to walk the fine line between protecting...
Italy to allow travel to and from abroad from June 3
Italy's government on Saturday approved a decree which will allow travel to and from abroad from June 3, in a major development as it...
Blink or no Brexit deal, both UK and EU tell each other
Britain and the European Union traded threats on Friday over a Brexit free trade deal, warning that unless the other side gave ground there...
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Repatriates make 7 out of 8 new coronavirus cases reported today
Repatriates made 7 out of eight new coronavirus cases reported today by the health ministry out of a total of 1953 tests, raising the number...
Local
It’s merciless-Major blaze near the Panayia Evangelistria chapel in Xylofagou
It's been a very difficult day for the fire and forestry departments as more than a dozen fires broke out all over Cyprus.
A major...
Local
Second fire at Diorios-Kapouti area in north-6th front today
A second fire has broken out in the Diorios-Kapouti area in the Turkish-occupied north, a week after a massive blaze caused major destruction in...
Local
Malta-Greece top low risk, Switzerland-Czech Republic higher risk for visitors to Cyprus
The Health Ministry announced the results of an epidemiological risk assessment, in an attempt to classify low and higher risk countries, when international airports...
Local
Major Achna fire under control after burning farms, animals and tractors (update)
A dramatic effort by a strong ground fire fighting force, a Russian Gamov helicopter and dozens of locals, brought a major blaze in the...
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Local Food
Fish meatballs
In a bowl, mix the finely chopped onion and parsley. Boil the fish, cut into small pieces and add to the bowl. Add salt...
Local Food
“Frappe” Greek iced coffee
Frappé coffee (also Greek frappé or café frappé Greek: φραπές, frapés) is a Greek foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee (generally, spray-dried...
Local Food
A guide of Summer fruits from Cyprus
Cyprus summer love! Cyprus summer fruits! So, what are the summer fruits which can be bought in Cyprus?
Watermelon
A Cypriot summer is not complete without...
Local Food
Stuffed vine leaves with artichokes (Lenten)
Blanch the vine leaves in hot water. For the stuffing, finely chop the artichokes and the onions and sauté in olive oil until translucent....
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