One of suspected jewellery thieves wanted in two countries
One of the two suspects arrested on suspicion of jewellery theft last week in Nicosia is wanted in two countries based on a European arrest warrant for various offences including ...
Hypersonic technology still too expensive for military use
The Pentagon wants defense contractors to cut the ultimate cost of hypersonic weapons, the head of research and development said on Tuesday, as the next generation of super-fast missiles being ...
Public urged to download app to help science gather data on pollinators
British Bases entomologist Kelly Martinou has urged nature lovers in Cyprus to download the recently launched Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Count application to learn more about pollinators and help scientists collect ...
Pilot traffic cams recorded 500 violations in just two hours at Nicosia junction (Updated)
Newly installed traffic cameras recorded about 500 violations in just two hours at a busy junction in central Nicosia, prompting the transport ministry to delay the rollout of fines.
There are ...
Filmmaker seeks poetry through the eye of a camera
In a mournful romantic, THEO PANAYIDES finds a man for whom art is therapy as well as vocation, pained by the jungle mentality of the film industry as he took ...
Are Chinese products of poor quality and a hazard to health?
Everyone is going crazy about Chinese online shopping, but there are still a lot of preconceptions associated with the products. Here are 5 myths that keep you from saving money on ...
Paphos to host well-known long-distance runners from four European countries
Paphos regional board of tourism (ETAP), and organisers of the 23rd Logicom Cyprus Marathon, will welcome renowned long-distance runners to Paphos, in a coordinated effort aimed at promoting the region ...
Christodoulides heads to Moscow, meeting Lavrov on Thursday
Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides leaves today from Budapest for Moscow where he is due to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, following an invite from the latter.
Both at their ...
Solskjaer acknowledges pressure but highlights ‘progress’ at United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows he is under pressure but the Manchester United boss is confident the side will turn things around and bounce back from their chastening loss at Leicester.
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Fail whilst trying to change the world
We don’t celebrate failure properly. Someone who has failed is someone who has tried, quite unlike those who sit on the sidelines and criticise. Failure has to do with ...
Paphos police investigating case of stolen licence plates
Paphos police are investigating the theft of licence plates and is asking the public to be on alert.
According to police, a 26-year-old resident of Paphos, filed a complaint that ...
COP 26 climate targets: making sense of the promises
As public pressure has grown for action to limit climate change, countries and companies worldwide have made promises to contribute to the effort, which will be reviewed and amended at ...
Legendary trumpet player John Marshall to play in Cyprus
Jazz lovers and music enthusiasts rejoice! Acclaimed US trumpet player John Marshall will be captivating audiences this October with five thrilling performances islandwide, the musician’s first-ever gigs in Cyprus.
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Facebook to change its name?
Social media giant Facebook Inc is planning to rebrand itself with a new name next week, the Verge reported, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
Facebook Chief ...
Developing a social economy in Cyprus
Measures needed to provide a support framework
By Kyriaki Demetriou
Social entrepreneurship has the remarkable potential to tackle the economic and unemployment crisis by combining profitability with sustainable growth and ...
Tuchel backs Chelsea players to handle heavy workload
A heavy workload for Chelsea’s international players may have contributed to their lack of freshness on the pitch in recent games, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Tuesday, but the ...
Daily news briefing
In today’s episode, we take a look at the cost that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic had on the island’s health service.
Elsewhere, a sex education programme is about ...
Queen declines Oldie award and says ‘you are only as old as you feel’
By Laura Elston
The Queen may be 95 but she has turned down the Oldie of the Year trophy because she feels she does not meet the criteria, believing “you are ...
Investigations after burglars stole more than €10,000 in cash, jewellery and luxury items
Paphos police on Wednesday were investigating after burglars stole more than €10,000 in cash, jewellery and luxury items from two houses in Kissonerga and Kato Paphos.
The first burglary was reported ...
Roadside bomb attack kills 14 Syrian military personnel in Damascus (Updated)
A bomb attack on an army bus in Damascus on Wednesday killed at least 14 people, state media reported, the deadliest bombing in the Syrian capital in years, while army shelling ...
Motorcyclist seriously injured following collision with a car
Paphos traffic police on Wednesday were investigating the conditions of a collision that resulted in the serious hospitalisation of a motorcyclist.
The man, 50, is treated in serious but stable condition ...
Coronavirus: Nicosia businesses fined €5,000
Three Nicosia-based businesses were fined a total of €5,000 for violating coronavirus protocols in 24 hours, police said on Wednesday.
According to the police announcement, a cafeteria owner was booked for €4,000 for ...
‘Squid Game’ frenzy helps Netflix top subscriber targets
Global interest in Netflix Inc’s (NFLX.O) Korean thriller “Squid Game” helped lure more new customers than expected, the world’s largest streaming service said on Tuesday, adding that ...
N.Korea confirms submarine launch of new ballistic missile
North Korea test-fired a new, smaller ballistic missile from a submarine, state media confirmed on Wednesday, a move that analysts said could be aimed at more quickly fielding an operational ...