Hunt for mystery person infected with Brazilian COVID-19 ‘variant of concern’ after six cases confirmed in Britain
A hunt is under way for one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted a Brazilian “variant of concern”.
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UK NEWS 
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 1, 2021 Celebrating the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution in Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, PA – The working group consisting of members of the American Hellenic Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, the Greek, French, English, Russian Nationality Room Committees at the University of Pittsburgh, the Greek American Progressive Association (GAPA), the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood, and the European Art Center of Greece announced the events that are now formally scheduled in […]
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CYPRUS
March 1, 2021 Marble sale from ancient Salamis on ebay prevented by Dutch Cypriot activist
A Russian collector attempted to sell on ebay a treasure of the cultural heritage of Cyprus, a marble from ancient Salamis, situated in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus. The online auction was stopped thanks to the immediate intervention of Tasoula Hatzitofi, a refugee from Famagusta, activist and author.
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EUROPE
March 1, 2021 Portugal pushes for EU meeting with Biden before July
Portugal’s EU Presidency is working to have a meeting with the US President during the first half of the year, the secretary of state for European affairs has said.
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HISTORY
March 1, 2021 1 March 2021: This day in history
1642 Georgeana (York) in Maine becomes the 1st incorporated American city 1780 Pennsylvania becomes 1st US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only) 1847 Michigan becomes 1st English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason against the state) 1869 US Postage stamps showing scenes issued for 1st time. These pictorials showed a post horse and rider, a […]
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AUTO MOTO
February 28, 2021 Classic car owners advised to avoid new e10 fuel when it launches this September
Historic models built before 2000 and some cars produced in the early 2000s which are not compatible with the new fuel should stick to traditional E5. The old fuel will continue to be sold as the more expensive ‘Super’ grade at forecourts despite the changes.
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SPORTS
February 28, 2021 Michael Schumacher health update: Where is Michael Schumacher now? Can he walk?
Michael Schumacher still ranks amongst the world’s greatest Formula One heroes, standing tall as inspiration for many of his closest competitors despite not having participated in a race since 2012. He suffered a severe brain injury nearly eight years ago in 2013, and has remained in the care of his family and friends since. Mr Schumacher […]
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WORLD
February 28, 2021 Second woman accuses New York governor Cuomo of sexual misconduct
A second ex-employee of powerful New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment, charges the governor denied on Saturday.
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UK NEWS
February 28, 2021 Two million more invited for Covid vaccine with rollout to get ‘even faster’ in March
Nearly two million more people aged over 60 in England are being invited to book a coronavirus jab as the boss of NHS England promised the rollout will get even quicker in March.
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UK NEWS
February 28, 2021 Tory rebels threaten to vote against budget if taxes rise, as details of Sunak’s plans emerge
A £5bn grant scheme to help pubs, restaurants and retailers hit hardest by lockdown restrictions is set to be unveiled by the chancellor in Wednesday’s budget.
