UN warns of climate ‘abyss’
2020 was one of the three hottest years on record, marked by wildfires, droughts, floods and melting glaciers, a United Nations report said on Monday, prompting the U.N. Secretary-General to ...
Limassol house break-in
A Limassol resident reported to the police that his house was broken into while he was asleep, and he was attacked by three people.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday ...
‘A reasonable officer’: Chauvin lawyer makes closing argument
A prosecutor told jurors to “believe your eyes” as he replayed video of George Floyd‘s death last May beneath the knee of Derek Chauvin in closing arguments on Monday ...
Electric solo concert by Alkinoos Ioannides
Popular Greek singer Alkinoos Ioannides is making his return to the stage of Gazarte concert hall in Athens for a unique Livestreaming show, that will be broadcast in real-time all ...
Coronavirus: Limassol municipality offers 50% rent cut for pandemic-hit businesses
Limassol municipality announced on Monday it would cut rent by 50 per cent to businesses affected by the pandemic measures from last January to March.
The municipality announced that the municipal ...
Myanmar state media says death toll in violence exaggerated
Myanmar’s state media said on Monday that 258 civilians have died in violence in the country in anti-military protests since Feb. 1 and that other tolls were exaggerated.
According to the ...
Academics ask why women have not been included in Geneva talks
Two female academics have launched a petition calling for female participation in the upcoming informal five party meeting on the Cyprus problem in Geneva.
In a signed letter to President ...
Toyota to review climate stance as investors turn up the heat
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp signalled a shift in its climate change stance on Monday, saying it would review its lobbying and be more transparent on what steps it is ...
Epic Fiber home internet service offering speeds up to 1Gbps
Epic is breaking all speed limits with Epic Fiber, fully acknowledging consumers’ need for a fast internet connection at home. Thanks to its fibre-optics network, Epic is offering speeds of ...
Sand artist uses the shoreline as a canvas
A recent arrival to the island has travelled much of the world creating art that disappears in 24 hours. Alix Norman meets a man who is putting a new spin on ...
UK invokes national security to probe Nvidia’s ARM deal
The UK government will look into the national security implications of US group Nvidia’s purchase of British chip designer ARM Holdings, it said on Monday, putting a question mark ...
US banks deploy AI to monitor customers, workers amid tech backlash
Several US banks have started deploying camera software that can analyze customer preferences, monitor workers and spot people sleeping near ATMs, even as they remain wary about possible backlash over ...
‘Britcoin’ not bitcoin? UK considers new digital currency
British finance minister Rishi Sunak told the Bank of England on Monday to look at the case for a new “Britcoin”, or central bank-backed digital currency, aimed at tackling some ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Tuesday
A total of 58 rapid testing sites for coronavirus will operate across the island on Tuesday according to an announcement by the health ministry.
The sites aim to assist the mandatory ...
What next for Jose? Recent record suggests future looks very uncertain
Jose Mourinho’s failed Tottenham Hotspur project is evidence his coaching methods are not as effective as they once were as he leaves a club without a trophy for the ...
UEFA blasts ‘disgraceful’ Super League plan, threatens clubs with ban
European soccer’s governing body UEFA led a backlash against plans for a breakaway Super League on Monday, saying associated players and clubs could be banned from its competitions – including ...
Don’t be afraid of colour – here’s how to wear it
By Ella Walker
We all have a colour we tend to steer clear of when it comes to picking clothes. Maybe orange doesn’t match your skin tone, or green ...
House expected to raise penalties for violence against women
Legislation expected to be voted through this week will considerably raise jail sentences and fines on persons found guilty of committing violence against women.
The House legal affairs and human ...
Coronavirus: Tourist arrivals fall 93 per cent
Cyprus tourist arrivals saw an annual 93 per cent drop in January to March, data from the Cyprus statistical service (Cystat) showed on Monday.
Between January to March this year, 246,556 tourists ...
Questions over 26 extra storeys for Limassol high-rise
The Audit Office has flagged local authorities’ apparently lax treatment of a high-rise in Limassol, where the owners got the green light to build a whopping 26 storeys over and above ...
Cardboard epiphanies: the paper sculptures of James Lake
In this video, we meet James Lake, the British sculptor who turns cardboard into arresting, freestanding human figures, and learn of the personal setback that made him seek solace in ...
Coronavirus: Vaccinations for those working during elections
Priority for vaccinations will be given to all staff working for May’s parliamentary elections, it was announced on Monday.
The cabinet approved on Monday the proposal put forward by ...
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Despite the recent challenges posed by the coronavirus, companies are still hiring. Many global companies are moving their offices to Cyprus– even ...
Bicommunal group organising demo for federal solution
A bicommunal march on both sides of the divide is being organised on Saturday in support of a federal solution to the Cyprus problem and against the partition of the ...