Thousands of women to trial at-home smear tests
Tens of thousands of women are to trial at-home smear tests in a bid to cut the number of cervical cancers.
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ENVIRONMENT 
February 24, 2021 Set your thermostat to THIS temperature for the best sleep
Struggling to sleep? You’re not alone. 67% of Brits reported they are struggling with sleepless nights in 2021, according to one new survey. Sure, it might be to do with external stresses – but it could also be to do with the temperature of your bedroom. This is a Goldilocks situation: while being too cold to […]
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TOURISM
February 24, 2021 Vaccine passports to prove Covid immunity could be banned in some circumstances, Boris Johnson indicates
The government’s review of Covid vaccine and testing certification could lead to a ban on demands for proof of immunity in certain circumstances, prime minister Boris Johnson has indicated.
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UK NEWS
February 24, 2021 Be ‘muscular’ and drive green recovery, Cameron tells Johnson
Boris Johnson must be “muscular” in reshaping the economy to bring about a green recovery from the coronavirus crisis, former prime minister David Cameron has said, calling for an active policy of industrial intervention.
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UK NEWS
February 24, 2021 London house prices: What £500k buys you in tube zones 1 to 6
For London workers, it can be an unsettling dilemma whether to spend more on a house near the office or upsize further out but spend more time and money on tubes.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 24, 2021 Philo4Thought Seminar: Advanced Degrees & Your Career Path, March 27
NEW YORK – Among all the legacies being celebrated in March 2021 to honor the Bicentennial of Greek Independence, Philo4Thought is promoting some of the most important – Education and the Freedom to follow the path that suits and unlocks our potential.
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CYPRUS
February 24, 2021 Cyprus President participates in teleconference with EC President and EU heads of state
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades participated on Tuesday in a teleconference with the President of the European Council and EU Heads of state and government, during which they discussed about the preparations ahead of the extraordinary European Council that will take place online 25 and 26 of February 2021.
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EUROPE
February 24, 2021 EU says it does not need Nord Stream 2, but only Germany can block it
The European Union does not need the Nord Stream 2 pipeline for its energy security but any decision to stop the project carrying Russian natural gas to Germany would have to come from Berlin, a senior European Commission said on Tuesday (23 February).
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HISTORY
February 24, 2021 24 February 2021: This day in history
303 1st official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian 1525 Battle of Pavia: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V‘s troops beat the French. French King Francois I captured, 15,000 killed or wounded 1582 Pope Gregory XIII announces New Style (Gregorian) calendar 1739 Battle of Karnal: Army of Iranian ruler Nadir Shah defeats the forces of the Mughal emperor of India, […]
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TOURISM
February 23, 2021 EasyJet sees flight, holiday bookings soar on hope for UK travel restart
LONDON (Reuters) – EasyJet said flight bookings jumped over 300% and holidays bookings surged by more than 600% week on week, after Britain laid out plans for international travel to restart, hinting that borders could reopen from mid-May.
