The Bitter Lemons of Cyprus: mixing memory and desire
It was TS Eliot who wrote “April is the cruelest month… mixing memory and desire…” in his most famous poem The Wasteland, but it is also what many of our ...
Man City back in the groove with win at Leicester
Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 17 points as Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus fired them to a 2-0 win at third-placed Leicester City ...
Coronavirus: No deaths, as 404 new infections detected (updated)
The health ministry said Saturday 404 new coronavirus infections were detected in the past 24 hours after 50,343 tests, but there were no deaths.
The positivity rate on Saturday was 0.80 per cent, the ...
Harrison helps Leeds to 2-1 win over Sheffield Utd
Leeds United winger Jack Harrison netted in the first half and his cross led to an own goal in the second as his side moved into the Premier League’s ...
Majestic Cairo parade as Egyptian mummies move museum
A grand parade will convey 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies in specially designed capsules across the capital Cairo on Saturday to a new museum home where they can be displayed in ...
Coronavirus: Where to get tested on Sunday
The ministry of health on Saturday announced the locations of 66 rapid test sites around the island for Sunday.
People are reminded that the tests are free but some form of ...
Amazon acknowledges issue of drivers urinating in bottles
Amazon.com Inc has apologised to U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, admitting to scoring an “own goal” in its initial denial of his suggestion that its drivers were sometimes forced ...
West Brom stun 10-man Chelsea with 5-2 win at Stamford Bridge
Relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion gave their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost with a stunning 5-2 victory over 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Chelsea, fourth in the ...
Away from temptation: the Chapel of Agios Antonios in Tala
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
A chapel dedicated to Agios ...
Pensioner on remand after drugs found
A 68-year-old woman from Limassol was remanded in custody for six days on Saturday in connection with possession of cannabis and cocaine.
The woman was arrested on Friday after drug ...
Chilean food and clay events coming up at Vinylio Wine Etc
Bars may have been shut for almost half a year and now that they are back – even just outdoors – no time is wasted. A series of events are on the ...
Former education minister will be ‘guiding light’
The battles former Education Minister Cleri Angelidou gave will be the guiding light for future struggles, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday.
Former minister, MP and educator Angelidou, 89, was laid ...
A minute with Mikaella Zavrou Owner of cakeshop Mikaella Sweets
Where do you live?
I live in a flat in Nicosia with my man.
What did you have for breakfast?
Weetabix with milk and walnuts
Describe your perfect day
Hmm ...
Coronavirus: Scientists taken aback by surge in numbers
Scientists were taken aback by the sudden spike in infections on Friday but could not immediately explain the reason, member of the government advisory committee Petros Karayiannis said on Saturday.
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Giannis has huge night to lead Bucks past Blazers
Giannis Antetokounmpo matched his season best of 47 points on splendid 18-of-21 shooting to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing 127-109 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday ...
Myanmar protesters defy crackdown, five killed; junta hunts critics
Myanmar security forces opened fire on pro-democracy protests on Saturday killing at least five people, a protester and media said, as the military reinforced its bid to end dissent with ...
Iran rejects ‘step-by-step’ lifting of sanctions
Iran’s government wants the United States to lift all sanctions on its country and rejects any “step-by-step” easing of the restrictions, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported on Saturday.
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Eye allergy remedies – tips for itchy and watery eyes
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 ...
Halloumi could disappear off Aussie shelves after farmers object to PDO
Halloumi cheese could soon become very hard to find in Australian supermarkets after it was declared a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product by the European Union as the country’...
Life on a flower farm in the Adirondacks
In this video, we catch a glimpse of a life crammed with the beauty of nature, as we meet Linda D’Arco, who lives with her family at Little Farmhouse ...
Man arrested for driving drunk in the wrong motorway lane
Police arrested a 27-year-old man late Friday evening after he was caught driving under the influence of alcohol in the wrong lane on the motorway in Larnaca.
Officers intercepted the ...
How AI is tracking illegal fishing from space
In this video, we learn about the role of a non-profit organisation called OceanMind in fighting illegal fishing.
Illegal and unregulated fishing is one of the greatest threats to marine ...
Arson at Nicosia cafe
A fire that appeared to have been set deliberately damaged a café in Nicosia in the early morning hours of Saturday, the fire service said.
Fire fighters were notified of ...
Coronavirus: Health minister again urges people to respect measures (updated)
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou warned the public on Saturday not to let their guard down against the coronavirus, suggesting that things would get better in a couple of months as ...