Archive 2021

Many people consider cryptocurrencies as the instrument for supporting the growth process in many developing countries. But what impact do Bitcoin and other digital currencies have on businesses and individuals ...

Following months of negotiation and delay, the U.S. Senate was inching closer on Monday to finishing a $1 trillion infrastructure spending bill, with a vote on passage of the bipartisan ...

A probe has been ordered in the north into the mass felling of trees on the foot of the Pentadactylos mountain in Kyrenia for the construction of a residential plot, ...

Barcelona fans gathered outside Lionel Messi’s house on Monday and spoke of their sadness at the club’s greatest ever player leaving after 21 years, while Paris St Germain fans ...

Police are investigating five cases relating to fake Covid vaccination cards allegedly issued by doctors, the health minister said on Monday, as the Cyprus Medical Association (Cyma) was seeking to ...

Migrating storks crossing through Greece on their way to Africa have fallen victim to the wildfires raging across the country for the past week, becoming disoriented by the flames and ...

By Prudence Wade Trends come and go, but one thing is constant: stripes will always be in fashion. As far as patterns go, it really is a great uniter – you’...

A tropical storm was scheduled to sweep into Tokyo on the final day of the Olympics on Sunday, only to weaken shortly prior to landfall and fail to flood the ...

No money was lost, nor was there any attempt to defraud the party and the issue is therefore closed, Edek said on Monday, citing the findings of an investigation into ...

The Al Jazeera network on Monday aired a new documentary which – though dealing with the laundering of money through the purchase of English football clubs – also reveals some of the ...

Famagusta district court set September 13 as the date for the court case of Nava club, which was suspended on Friday night, after serious violations of the rules taken to stop ...

Calling for “massive” pressure to fight climate change after Monday’s dire report by a U.N. science panel, activist Greta Thunberg said she plans to go to this year’...

Local authorities and the Green Party on Monday both slammed the government departments responsible for allowing public use of a dangerous road in Akamas, following a fatal traffic accident there ...

Germany’s Delivery Hero (DHER.DE) has taken a 5.09 per cent stake in online food delivery rival Deliveroo (ROO.L), driving the British company’s share price to its highest ...

Bitcoin edged out all asset classes in 2020 to become the most valuable investment asset in the market today. While that performance was not without setbacks, Bitcoin’s price has continued ...

Siemens Gamesa and GRI Renewables Industries will invest more than 260 million pounds ($360.70 million) into offshore wind manufacturing facilities in northeast England, the British government said on Monday. Siemens Gamesa will ...

Things are really hotting up in the eastern group of the 2021 CCA #BAOFINANCIAL T20 Cup, where six teams are in strong contention for a top-two finish which will ensure a ...

Cyprus Casinos “C2”, the first and only authorised casinos in the Republic of Cyprus, presented the two winners of its ‘Match & Win’ promotion with the grand prize of two ...

Oil prices fell by 4 per cent on Monday, extending last week’s steep losses on the back of a rising US dollar and concerns that new coronavirus-related restrictions in Asia, ...

Turkish e-commerce firm Trendyol, backed by Chinese internet giant Alibaba, said on Monday it had entered into agreements to raise $1.5 billion from a number of high-profile investors, valuing the company ...

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of action for 10 weeks, the club said on Monday, deepening the Catalans’ troubles ahead of the new season following Lionel Messi’s ...

An envelope addressed to Pope Francis containing three pistol bullets has been seized in a mail sorting facility close to the northern Italian city of Milan, police said on Monday. ...

The health ministry has announced 48 state rapid testing sites for Tuesday People need to present proof of identity to get tested, such as ID, passport or driver’s licence. District ...

The mountain village is known for its intricate lace work. ALIX NORMAN meets a woman who has transferred the art to cookies Lefkaritika is one of Cyprus’ oldest traditions – a ...