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There’s even a physical resemblance: As a Cornish rex, Vlada has huge blue eyes and spidery limbs covered in soft down.

Since the incident, the family and its cat - a Cornish Rex by the name of Enok - have not been bothered by rats of any size, Mr Korsas added.

Photograph: Nick Cornish/Rex Features Cypriots have reacted to the news of their own salvation from economic meltdown with relief – but also trepidation and despair.