How to build a black-out box for use during power cuts
As the weather gets warmer, there are occasions when communities may suffer electricity outages and blackouts. At such times, it’s a good idea to have a ‘black-out box’ to ...
Elam leader to run for House president
Far right party Elam said on Tuesday its leader would be running for president of parliament when the legislature reconvenes for the first time next week following the elections.
Sunday’...
How to break up a dog fight safely
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Players, fans will both suffer from ‘too much football’
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said the packed soccer schedule over the next few years is a major problem as players will struggle to deliver their best when there is ...
Top seeds take centre stage at Roland Garros (Order of play)
Order of play on the main showcourts on the third day of the French Open on Tuesday (play begins at 0900 GMT unless specified, prefix number denotes seeding):
COURT PHILIPPE CHATRIER (1000 ...
Getting the best out of mother-daughter ties
Girls, in this video we’re discussing the mum-daughter relationship, and how it takes on an especial significance during the intense teen years.
The two of you can be the ...
Archbishop back at work after cancer treatment in US
Archbishop Chrysostomos resumed his duties on Tuesday after receiving cancer treatment in North Carolina, USA, the Archbishopric said in a written announcement.
According to his doctors, the archbishop’s health ...
Jazz, tribute shows and Russian ballet coming to Paphos
The agenda for June is filling up rather quickly on the west coast and in between live music from local bands come tribute shows, jazzy dinners and ballet performances.
On ...
Coronavirus: Restrictions taking toll on children, commissioner says
Covid-19 restrictions have affected children’s rights and mental health, the Children’s Rights Commissioner Despo Michaelidou said on Tuesday.
In a written statement on the international day for protection ...
Brothers in charms: Harry Styles’ and James Corden’s gag-filled friendship
In this video, we take a look at the high-jinx friendship between singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles and actor, comedian and TV host James Corden, reviewing some of the ...
US colleges in dire need of international students says Politico
A steadily growing pipeline of cash for U.S. colleges and universities from international students was abruptly cut off with the pandemic, and higher education institutions are now looking to ...
Cyprus economic diplomacy supporting innovation
On Thursday, May 20, the ministry of foreign affairs of Cyprus, in cooperation with Cyprus Seeds, organised an event on Cyprus Economic Diplomacy supporting Innovation at the botanical garden of the ...
Coronavirus: Further relaxations of restrictions take effect (updated)
Further easing of Covid-19 restrictions are in place as from today due to the improved epidemiological picture in Cyprus.
For example, the number of people in home gatherings increases to ...
China steps up 5G in factories, mining, electronics production
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the first batch of key industries and application scenarios of 5G + industrial internet in Taiyuan, China’s Shanxi Province on ...
Nestlé, with too many ‘unhealthy’ products, seeks new strategy
Nestle said on Monday it was working on updating its nutrition and health strategy after the Financial Times reported an internal document at the food giant described a large portion ...
Coronavirus: Six people fined after 3,516 checks
Police fined six people from three different districts for failing to abide by the coronavirus protocols.
Two fines resulted after 546 checks in the capital, one in Paphos after 613 checks, and ...
US, Russia, China, in race for space
US, Russia and China are all seeking partnerships to build a robotic base on the moon.
“We have sent out invitations for cooperation in the international scientific lunar station to ...
Saudi Arabia defends decision to restrict mosques speaker volume
Saudi Arabia‘s Islamic Affairs minister on Monday defended an order to lower the volume on mosque loudspeakers, saying families had been complaining that competing speakers were keeping their children ...
Peru revises and triples its pandemic death toll, now worst in the world per capita
Peru almost tripled its official COVID-19 death toll to 180,764, following a government review, making it the country with the worst death rate per capita, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
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Environmental and social governance – Navigating between the carrot and the stick
Andrew Rosenbaum is the Business Editor of the Cyprus Mail and Editor of Cyprus 4.0.
The literature on human motivation is rife with platitudinous academic works – research invariably rhyming with solipsism – ...
Probe in north after allegations of ‘citizenship’ bribery
The new administration in the north has so far granted around 2,500 ‘citizenships’, reports said on Monday, while a probe was launched after reports of bribery.
During a session in ‘parliament’, ...
Our View: It may have lost a seat, but Disy has reason to be satisfied
In the end, the biggest losses in Sunday’s parliamentary elections were suffered by the three big parties, which had dominated the campaign and hogged the headlines with their acrimonious, ...
Serena survives scare in French Open’s first night match (Day 2 highlights)
American Serena Williams survived a scare in the first ever night session match at the French Open as she edged out Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu 7-6(6) 6-2 in the first round ...
Is it all Greek to you? Coronavirus variants get new names
By Emma Farge
Coronavirus variants with clunky, alphanumeric names have now been assigned the letters of the Greek Alphabet in a bid to simplify discussion and pronunciation while avoiding stigma.
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