Global startups should consider these factors in 2021
The LLC is a popular choice for business as this structure does not need a lot of continual maintenance. It is easy to add new partners or sell interest to ...
Israel weighs Gaza truce which Hamas says possible by Friday (Update 2)
Diplomatic moves towards a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered pace on Thursday after U.S. President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation, but Israel threatened to step up strikes ...
EU says its ready to invest ‘significant’ funds in chip sector
The EU is ready to commit “significant” funds to expand European semiconductor manufacturing and support its computer chip supply chain, the Commissioner for internal markets, Thierry Breton, said on Thursday.
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India asks WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy
India’s technology ministry has written to Facebook Inc-owned WhatsApp asking the messenger to withdraw its updated privacy policy, which came into effect on May 15, in its biggest market by ...
Coronavirus: ‘Serious thrombotic episode’ in vaccinated woman (Updated)
A 39-year-old British woman in Cyprus is in the Nicosia general hospital after a serious thrombotic episode.
The woman had been vaccinated previously with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The health ministry ...
Two EAC workers intubated after explosion at Nicosia substation (Updated)
Two EAC workers intubated after explosion at Nicosia substation
Two employees of the electricity authority (EAC) are in serious condition at the Nicosia general hospital after being injured during an ...
Ocean swimmer with MS maintains immersion in the waves
At Port Fairy’s East Beach in Victoria, Australia, even in the bitterly cold months of winter, it’s a normal sight to see a group of people in bathing ...
Coronavirus: Decision on crossings expected soon
Developments are expected soon regarding the opening of crossings between the two sides according to reports and statements on Thursday.
The bicommunal technical committee on health is scheduled to meet ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Friday (updated)
The health ministry announced a total of 78 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Friday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Second migrant boat in two days (Updated)
Eighty more irregular migrants were spotted off the coast of Cape Greco on Thursday as the 97 who arrived on Wednesday made their way to Pournara migrant reception camp.
Police said ...
Local band’s ‘Heaven’ track goes head-to-head with ‘El Diablo’ in national music charts
A local band’s song called ‘Heaven’ is going head-to-head against ‘El Diablo’, Cyprus’ controversial Eurovision song for the first place in the national music charts.
The Ayia Napa pop ...
Bell-casting: a centuries-old craft in the modern era
The oldest Austrian family business is situated in Innsbruck, and here, since 1599, bells and works of art made of bronze have been cast by the Grassmayer bell foundry.
Yet despite ...
Worried about blood clots? Here’s what you need to know
By Liz Connor
Every 37 seconds, someone in the Western world dies from a venous thromboembolism (VTE), where a blood clot forms, most often in the deep veins of the leg, ...
Coronavirus: Measures in place to ensure safe voting
The central elections service said on Thursday that the parliamentary elections on May 30 will adhere to a number of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus and ensure the safety ...
Thai town offers free cows to boost vaccine campaign
A district of northern Thailand has launched a raffle campaign for its vaccinated residents to win a live cow per week for the rest of the year, in a bid ...
€10,000 given to each animal shelter
The government will grant €10,000 to each animal shelter to help them upgrade to meet the minimum specifications set by law, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Thursday
Kadis said the ...
Postpartum depression: demystifying the struggle some mums face after giving birth
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Japan health panel approves Moderna, AZ vaccines
Japanese regulators recommended the approval of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca PLC’s on Thursday, paving the way for the country to speed up its slow-moving vaccination ...
Cabinet extends maternity leave for second and third births
An important decision regarding the extension of maternity leaves in Cyprus was taken on Thursday at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
Specifically, for the second child, maternity leave ...
Easyjet to operate at 15% of schedule between April and June
EasyJet announced it expects to fly 15 per cent of its normal schedule between April and June, in a statement of its results released on Thursday.
The airline said it may ...
Restaurant review: Quattrino Pizzeria, Nicosia
By Jonathan Shkurko
Before I start, I need to make a very important point. I am not a pizza fundamentalist. The world is big and varied and so is pizza. ...
Coronavirus: Chinese jab Sinopharm added to list of approved vaccines
Cyprus on Thursday added Chinese Covid vaccine Sinopharm to the list of approved vaccines accepted for entry into the country.
The decision comes into force on Friday, the transport ministry ...
Expanding a European business to the US: Latest trends
Cyprus and many EU countries are home to multi-national corporations. Many are always expanding in different directions, including to open up in the US. It is no secret that the ...
Eight-day remand for two men in connection with 10kg cannabis find
The Limassol district court on Thursday issued an eight-day remand against two men, one aged 29 and the other, his stepfather, aged 41, who were arrested on Wednesday after they were allegedly ...