Новости за 12.06.2020

Bob Dylan gave a glimpse into his song-writing process, commented on the death of George Floyd and said in a rare interview published on Friday that he wished he had written the Rolling Stones ballad “Angie.” Dylan’s wide-ranging conversation with the New York Times was his first major interview since...

Justice Minister Giorgos Savvides on Friday presented to MPs revisions to controversial draft bill to raise fines on businesses breaking health protocols set in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The revisions were lauded by the two main opposition parties, Akel and Diko, following a teleconference meeting with...

Passengers from some countries, including Turkey, but also people crossing from the south of the island will be allowed in the north from July 1, Turkish Cypriot authorities announced. ‘Foreign minister’ Kudret Ozersay announced three categories of countries from which passengers will be allowed into the north as of July...

President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday briefed the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice President Josep Borrell, on Ankara’s illegal activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and reiterated that the EU needs to be more...

Germany can avoid a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and a new 130 billion euro ($147 billion) stimulus package should help Europe’s largest economy recover from the second half of the year, ministers said on Friday. Germany’s economy has taken a battering after many firms went into lockdown in...

The Pournara refugee reception centre in Kokkinotrimithia will return to normal operations on Monday, the interior ministry announced on Friday. The decision was made after the medical staff of the centre reported there were no cases of the coronavirus and also no more cases of scabies. This means that finally...

The government on Friday said they sent a letter of protest to the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar over the allegedly biased way Unficyp addressed the two sides on the issue of reopening the crossings. The letter was sent after the announcement earlier this week by Unficyp...

Five new coronavirus cases were announced by the health ministry on Friday, bringing the total to 980. The new cases emerged from a total of 1,289 tests processed on Friday. All cases were related to travel and repatriation. Two cases came from individuals, who arrived from the UK a day...

A massive fire is raging in the village of Akrounta, Limassol, necessitating the aid of 15 trucks and firefighting aircraft. According to the forestry department, the fire broke out at 3.50pm. Reports from the scene said 15 trucks and three helicopters, one forestry department aircraft, and two other hired aircraft...

Cyprus ranked fifth to last in this year’s digital economy and society index (DESI) despite its improved score in all dimensions. In an annual report by the European Commission, the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) measures the progress made by EU Member States towards a digital economy and society,...

Turkey’s top medical association criticised the decision to ease restrictions imposed to combat the spread of the coronavirus, saying moves were not backed by science and had come too soon, before the country had overcome the pandemic’s initial wave. Since June 1, Turkey has lifted weekend stay-home orders, ended curbs...

Three hyenas born five days ago at Paphos Zoo are being hand reared, after their mother rejected them following their birth. The Zoo’s Ioulios Christoforou is hand rearing the three females, who are all in good health, and feeding them every few hours, “My dogs have also taken to them...

There’s a rich history of foods named after places. Baked Alaska, Peking duck, and the wiener are all obvious examples. Thankfully, Chihuahua isn’t one of them. This northern Mexican state was named for its main river (which, in turn, takes its moniker from the local Nahuatl phrase meaning ‘The place...

The foreign ministry on Friday urged people to avoid unnecessary travel to countries not on the ‘safe lists’ as regards the coronavirus. The travel advice follows the announcement earlier in the week by the health ministry of three categories of countries based on epidemiological risk assessment. Category A which concerns...

Here’s a short video explaining how to do a simple accessible version of Surya Namaskara A or Sun Salutation 1 from yoga teacher and shiatsu practitioner Emma Michael.

Beijing shut six major wholesale food markets on Friday and delayed plans for some students to return to school after China’s capital reported new coronavirus infections for a second day running. The new cases on Friday involved two men working at a meat research centre who had recently visited the...

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Police will carry out targeted operations and intensive inspections at the weekend to control the measures which must be observed in various premises and restaurants, spokesman Christos Andreou warned on Friday. The police presence will be strengthened and various other services and departments will help to carry out the inspections,...

Elliniko Ouzomezedopolio is coming back, to offer its famous traditional dishes and unique hospitality. Lovers of Mediterranean cuisine can visit the restaurant, situated right next to Hilton Nicosia, as of Monday, June 15 or enjoy its offerings at home through its takeaway and delivery services. Elliniko Ouzomezedopolio’s distinctive menu combines...

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The health and safety of staff members, partners and customers are the highest priority for the Pilakoutas Group, which is enforcing the strictest possible procedures to adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines. In terms of the group’s garages and service stations around the island, it is implementing the following...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it was “absurd and shameful” that a statue of Winston Churchill was at risk of attack by protesters, his strongest statement yet on a growing trend to challenge the legacies of past leaders. Anti-racism protesters, who have staged demonstrations since the death...

An exchange of views and suggestions on the needs, initiatives and obstacles related to the promotion of the issue of digital health took place on Friday. The meeting took place in the presence of house president Demetris Syllouris, the head of the parliamentary health committee for research, innovation and digital...

Consumers in Cyprus have been reassured the product is not about to run out on the island after the UK company producing it reported it had problems with supplying the popular spread. “I can’t live without Marmite! If I don’t eat it every day I get withdrawal symptoms,” one anxious...

Britain’s economy shrank by a quarter in the March-April period as entire sectors were shuttered by the coronavirus lockdown, reaching what looks likely to be the bottom of a “catastrophic” crash before a long and slow recovery. In a slump dwarfing previous downturns, the economy contracted by 20.4% in April...