Dominant Nadal reaches third round with easy victory
Rafa Nadal dispelled any remaining doubts over his fitness with a commanding 6-1 6-4 6-2 win against American qualifier Michael Mmoh on Thursday to march into the Australian Open third ...
‘Sailing Nun’ to help steer Church course with key Vatican job
Sister Nathalie Becquart, 52, who Pope Francis appointed last week to a key Vatican post, is an accomplished seafarer who loves using nautical images to illustrate her views of life, faith ...
Restaurant review: Shiftouris, Larnaca
I have been craving two things. Some well-cooked, traditional Cypriot food and to get out of the house. Luckily, I managed to find myself the perfect way to satisfy both ...
Large investment projects call for changes to permanent residency programme
Large investment projects and real estate developers called on the government on Thursday to make changes to the permanent residency programme for third country nationals to help attract more investors ...
The root causes of rising childhood obesity
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Government employment in January up by 0.8%
Total government employment in January rose by 440 persons or 0.8 per cent year on year due to the hiring of temporary employees, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) ...
Turkish vice president says Varosha will once again be ‘pearl of Cyprus’
Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Wednesday that Varosha cannot remain a ruin forever and that Turkey can transform it into “the pearl of Cyprus” once again.
Speaking to ...
Dherynia sets up temporary facility to collect garden waste
The lack of a green point in Dherynia is a “major problem” for the municipality, which spends more than €20,000 annually to manage garden and bulky waste, it said on Thursday.
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What happens if we can solve extinction?
The human species has driven the planet’s biodiversity into an unprecedented decline, with as many as 1 million species at risk. Traditional conservation methods alone are struggling to offset the ...
Call to make better use of rainwater
The Cyprus Environmental Movement on Thursday called on the government to promote the installation of rainwater collection systems from roofs, saying we have to do everything possible so not a ...
Robotic dog Spot learns new tricks with addition of helping hand
By Matthew Stock
A dog-like robot named Spot, seen dancing in a viral video, can now not only bring your slippers, it can pick up dirty laundry, open doors and ...
Five delicious vegetable side dish ideas
Looking for ways to eat more vegetables? Look no further. These delicious veggie side dish ideas will soon hit the mark.
Featuring simple ingredients and preparation methods, each side dish ...
Coronavirus: One death reported in the north (Updated)
A 79-year-old woman is the latest coronavirus-linked death in the north, as 40,000 more vaccines were delivered from Turkey.
Turkish Cypriot authorities announced on Thursday that the woman had been in ...
University of Nicosia in project to combat brain diseases
The University of Nicosia (UNic) is a partner in the Alameda project, alongside 14 other partners from eight different European countries, committed to researching and prototyping the next generation of personalised ...
Recycled sewerage lakes draw thousands of migratory birds (video)
The recycled water lakes of the Larnaca sewerage board located in Meneou have been transformed into a wetland where every year thousands of migratory birds find refuge, manager of the ...
Plant of the week: Moss used for centuries to staunch wounds
Name: Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum cymbifolium)
Otherwise known as: Bog Moss
Habitat: A true moss of the family Sphagnaceae growing up to 25cm in bogs and moorland in the northern and ...
How to make easy fizzy bath bombs
Soothe your skin and relax in a luxurious bath using these homemade rose petal bath bombs (aka bath fizzies!). Great for gifting to friends and fam, or for some well-earned ...
Police catch 11 drug drivers in a week
Eleven drivers have tested positive for drugs while driving in a week, and many of whom also committed various other traffic offences.
The most serious case, between February 3 and 11, appears ...
Dust warning issued for Cyprus
Authorities issued a dust warning on Thursday and urged vulnerable groups to avoid open spaces.
The highest dust levels were recorded in Nicosia and Limassol which are double the permitted ...
Tsitsipas holds off Kokkinakis to win Greek epic
A Greek tragedy threatened to befall Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open on Thursday before the fifth seed steadied to fend off local wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-7(5) 6-4 6-1 6-7(5) 6...
Chelsea boss Tuchel sings Kante’s praises ahead of Barnsley trip
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday said he was “humbled” to coach midfielder N’Golo Kante and that the Frenchman would be a part of his plans this season.
Kante, 29, ...
Tearful Kenin crumbles under pressure of title defence
A tearful Sofia Kenin admitted the pressure of defending a Grand Slam title for the first time had proved too great after she tumbled out of the Australian Open in ...
Talking about intercommunal friendships
Wherever you live in the world, there is always a community considered ‘the other’. For centuries people have found reasons to unify and separate themselves, to form groups. Perhaps it’...
New mum Katy Perry wouldn’t let Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan babysit
In this video, ‘American Idol’ judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan talk shop about the new season amid Covid, and share details from Katy’s life as a ...