Day: May 20, 2021

A 39-year-old British woman is being treated in the General Hospital in Nicosia after a serious thrombotic episode.

In statements to CNA, Helena Panayiotopoulou, Acting Director of the Pharmaceutical Services of the Ministry of Health, said that the woman was vaccinated on May 6 in Paphos and that the European Medicines Agency has been informed.

She added that they are looking into any medication she was receiving, as well as her medical history and that of her family.

Source: Cyprus News Agency

Populations are projected to grow in almost three out of five urban regions of the European Union (EU), whereas they are likely to shrink in four out of five rural regions by 2050. This information comes from the latest population projections of regional demographic patterns across EU countries and the analysis of results from the urban-rural typology perspective, published today by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU.

Between 2019 and 2050, the overall urban population is projected to increase in 15 EU Member States, ranging from +2.

Source: Cyprus News Agency

The COVID-19 pandemic offers us a unique opportunity to rebuild a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable recovery, Cyprus Foreign Minister, Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, addressing an event organized by the Foreign Ministry and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, in the framework of promoting Economic Diplomacy and Innovation, with the participation of heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Cyprus .

Christodoulides noted that “as the world starts to rebuild, we should be focusing on deepening cooperation on health, technology, trade and climate change. We believe Economic Diplomacy can play an instrumental role towards that effect,” he added.

Source: Cyprus News Agency

HLess than two weeks before the parliamentary elections in Cyprus are due to be held, Chief Returning Officer outlined on Wednesday to representatives of electoral alliances, parties and independent candidates the election procedure, the counting and sorting of votes, he explained in which cases ballots would be deemed to be invalid and informed them of the particular conditions under which the elections will take place due to measures to contain the pandemic.

Authorities also announced that it is necessary during campaign events for attendees to wear masks, observe social distancing, have a good hand hygiene, be able to show a Safe Pass, be seated, for spaces to be well ventilated and that offering food or beverages is prohibited.

The MPs declaration ceremony will take place with the participation of a minimum number of people.

Source: Cyprus News Agency

Cyprus` Paralympic Medalist Karolina Pelendritou won a silver medal at World Para Swimming – European Open Championships in Madeira, Portugal.

According to a press release by Limassol Nautical Club, Pelendritou won the medal at 100m breaststroke with 1:18.36, just 0.11 from the swimmer who won the gold.

Pelendritou has showed she is in an excellent condition and ready for the Tokyo Paralympic Games, the press release says.

Source: Cyprus News Agency