Queen says her Covid jab ‘didn’t hurt at all’
The Queen has said her Covid-19 vaccination “didn’t hurt at all” in a video call with health officials leading vaccine deployment across the UK.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 26, 2021 Some Greeks Abroad Can Register to Vote in National Elections
ATHENS – Greek citizens living abroad in the Diaspora – or even visiting for short vacations but away from home – will be able to register to vote in the next national elections with an online platform set to open before March 1.
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CYPRUS
February 26, 2021 Cyprus eases lockdown but curfew, ban on gatherings remains
Cyprus will reopen high schools, gyms, pools, dance academies and art galleries on March 1 in a further, incremental easing of the country’s second nationwide Covid-19 lockdown, the government said Thursday.
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EUROPE
February 26, 2021 Airlines implore EU countries to implement vaccine ‘travel pass’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on EU leaders to introduce controversial vaccine passports to restart the ailing air travel sector, according to a leaked document seen by EURACTIV.
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HISTORY
February 26, 2021 26 February 2021: Τhis day in history
1616 Roman Inquisition delivers injunction to Galileo demanding he abandon his belief in heliocentrism, which states the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun 1797 Bank of England issues first £1 note 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte and his supporters leave Elba to start a 100 day re-conquest of France 1885 Berlin Conference gives Congo to Belgium and Nigeria to Great Britain 1935 RADAR (Radio […]
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ECONOMY
February 25, 2021 The crazy Isa rule where you can only pay into one account must change
The Isa is a fantastic saving and investing invention. It wraps around your savings and investments, protecting them from tax on interest, profits and dividends, and is a wonderful way to build long-term wealth.
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AUTO MOTO
February 25, 2021 New tyre law hitting in February will make vehicles illegal and result in huge fines
Large vehicles with older tyres could be dubbed illegal and fined large sums under a law coming to affect today. The front tyres on these vehicles must not be older than 10 years.
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WORLD
February 25, 2021 Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news
Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect says it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals.
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UK NEWS
February 25, 2021 A-level and GCSE results will be issued earlier to allow more time for appeals
A-level and GCSE students in England will get their teacher-assessed grades earlier in August to give them more time to appeal.
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GEOPOLITICS
February 25, 2021 UK and EU fail to break impasse over Irish Sea border
EU and UK leaders have failed to break the impasse over the controversial Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland after more than two hours of talks.
