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 ...
Cabinet approves €112m loan agreement with EIB for roads project
The cabinet on Thursday approved a €112m loan agreement with the European Investment Bank to fund the National Roads Project.
According to deputy government spokesman Panayiotis Sentonas said the roads ...
Government says EP report on Turkey vindicates Cyprus (Updated)
The European Parliament’s position that Turkey needs to act within the framework of international law, European principles and values and European treaties, confirms the firm position expressed by the ...
City defender Dias wins Football Writers’ award
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been voted the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year.
Portugal international Dias, 24, was a comfortable winner ahead of Tottenham forward Harry Kane ...
Easy crustless spinach quiche with cheddar and feta
Come rain or shine, quiche is an anytime dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Paired with a salad, it makes for a great meal that’s ...
Anastasiades says long-term strategy for shipping in the works
Despite the financial difficulties cause by pandemic restrictions, Cyprus managed to maintain its position as the third largest shipping fleet in Europe, the 11th largest in the world, and the ...
Erdogan defends Turkish drone base in north as ‘need for readiness’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that a Turkish drone base was operating in the north, citing the need for readiness in case of attacks in the region, reports said.
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China says U.S. warship illegally enters its territory in S. China Sea
China said on Thursday a U.S. warship had illegally entered its territorial waters in the South China Sea, and was expelled by its forces, an assertion the United States ...
Child’s burial site tells of early man’s emotional life – Kenyan archaeologist
The discovery of the oldest known human burial site, a child’s grave in a Kenyan cave, sheds new light on the emotional life of early Homo sapiens, the head ...
French court: victims of PIP breast implant scandal should be compensated
Thousands of victims of defective breast implants manufactured by a French firm and certified as safe by German firm TUV Rheinland should receive compensation, a Paris appeals court ruled on ...
Green MP candidate dies suddenly
The sudden death of Green MP candidate and Limassol District Secretary Kyriacos Kourris from a heart attack late on Wednesday sparked an outpouring of grief among family, friends and members ...
Could aquaculture be a viable solution to feeding the world?
Today we face the daunting challenge of feeding nearly eight billion people, and that number will increase in the short-term, being projected to peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion people.
Yet ...
Are you ready to go back to the office?
The COVID-19 crisis has forced many companies to think about working from home. The pandemic and the use of videoconferencing globally has shown that remote working is finally here, to ...