Archive for 2020
EU leaders to assess Turkey’s actions at the next European Council, Charles Michel says
The 27 EU leaders will assess Turkey’s actions since October at the European Council, scheduled for December 10-11, Council President, Charles Michel, said. Underlining the EU preference for a more stable and predictable relationship with Turkey, he said however that …
In Cyprus, 47% of deaths of patients with Covid-19 occurred in November
An analysis published by the Ministry of Health on Friday shows that 47% of patients who had contracted Covid-19 or 35 people died in November. The cause of death for 23 of them was Covid-19. At the same time, the …
US Senate and House joint committee agrees on sanctions on Turkey for S-400 acquisition
The text of a bill on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) providing that the US President shall impose sanctions on Turkey for the acquisition of S-400 air defence system from the Russian Federation has been agreed on by a …
Cyprus not expected to face big surge of type A flu cases this year,
Cyprus is not expected to face a big surge of type A flu cases this year, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases at the University of Cyprus Medical School and Chairwoman of the Special Committee of the Pancyprian Medical …
Investments for development of Larnaka port and marina to exceed 1 billion euro, President says
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday that the investments for the development of the port and marina of Larnaka will exceed one billion euro and will bring additional economic benefits and annual revenue of 120 million euro.
“Today …
Expert concerned over percentage of positive Covid-19 cases in relation to tests in Cyprus
The percentage of positive Covid-19 cases out of thousands of tests carried out in Cyprus on a daily basis is a source of concern for Assistant Professor of Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases at the University of Cyprus Medical School and …
US has urged Turkey to cease provocative actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, State Department says
US views regarding Turkish actions have not changed and the country has urged Turkey on multiple occasions, among others, to cease provocative actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, a State Department spokesperson has said invited to comment information that US Secretary …
EU needs to take decisions that will lead to real de-escalation by Turkey, Greek FM says after talks in Nicosia
The delayed moves which Turkey made some days ago to purportedly achieve de-escalation are not convincing, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Friday, noting that for this reason, Greece and Cyprus have jointly called on the rest EU member …
Greece: Intubations jump to 622 as daily death toll comes to 100
The number of Covid-19 patients on ventilators jumped to 622 on Thursday from 613 on Wednesday and 596 on Tuesday, as pressure on the Greek health system is not showing any sign of easing.
According to the National Organization for …
Greek clothing entrepreneur dies of Covid-19
Christos Tsiolias, a prominent Greek businessman who made a name in apparel with the Oxford Company brand, has died of Covid-19.
He was 62 years old, according to an announcement by the Hellenic Clothing Industry Association on Thursday.
Tsiolias started …
