Archive 2021

As the economic crisis deepens in the north due to the freefall of the Turkish lira calls have increased over the need to introduce a more stable currency while shop ...

By Judith Garber Across the globe, democracy and human rights are increasingly under siege. Far from being an issue isolated to the “developing” world, democracies new and old are combatting ...

Any decisions on mandatory vaccinations are up to each member state, EU Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides said on Tuesday after a meeting in Brussels where the bloc’s health ...

By Luc Cohen A woman whose accusations underlie the criminal sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell testified on Tuesday that she told the British socialite she was 14 before giving financier ...

RB Leipzig struck in each half to beat already-qualified Manchester City 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, booking a spot in the Europa League and snapping the English club’...

Police on Tuesday evening said there is heavy rainfall and strong winds on the Limassol to Paphos motorway near Avdimou. They urged motorists who plan on using that road to ...

A Cyprus settlement in line with international law and UN Security Council resolutions would significantly contribute to the peace and stability of the region, the leaders of Israel, Cyprus and ...

Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was inspected as part of the European Commission’s evaluation of its fisheries control system, the fisheries department said on Tuesday. The control system aims ...

Shares in Tesco rose on Tuesday after industry data showed Britain’s biggest retailer had gained its highest market share since February 2019, though the threat of pre-Christmas strikes has escalated. ...

Extending the validity of credit vouchers given to people who were forced to cancel trips abroad because of the pandemic for another six months was suggested on Tuesday by Disy ...

By Fabian Cambero Chile’s Congress passed a law to legalise same-sex marriage on Tuesday, in a milestone for the conservative South American nation after a decade-long legal battle and ...

No deaths but 619 new Covid-19 cases were announced by the health ministry on Tuesday. The new cases were among 80,112 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 0.77 per cent. There ...

A yellow weather warning was issued on Tuesday for heavy rainfall and possible hail overnight and into Wednesday. The meteorological service said that from 8pm until 5pm on Wednesday isolated, ...

A concert uniting children, gigs with jazz tunes and drum rhythms from abroad – this week has it all! A new series of live music performances is set to kick off ...

Refugees are living in dangerous buildings in Larnaca and Avdimou that affect their health and safety, the House refugee committee heard on Tuesday. The problems have been seen in an ...

Most primary school children follow the mask and testing mandates imposed last week, the education minister said on Tuesday as those opposing the move continued to destroy property, this time ...

By Andrea Shalal, Steve Holland and Andrew Osborn U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held two hours of virtual talks on Ukraine and other disputes on ...

Legislation providing for stricter penalties for starting catastrophic fires and bringing together existing provisions currently scattered in several laws, is expected to be ready by the end of January, it ...

Adults aged 18 and older will be able to receive a coronavirus booster jab as of Wednesday at walk-in centres or after booking an appointment through the vaccination portal, the health ...

By Alicia Powell Director Adam McKay has assembled an all-star cast brimming with Oscar winners to give a humorous warning about climate change in new movie “Don’t Look Up”. ...

By Katie Wright Christmas is just around the corner and this year parties are – fingers crossed – on the cards once more. Hurrah! So, you’ve got a sparkly frock or ...

Volunteers from a Larnaca army camp on Tuesday helped clean up the Larnaca salt lake and nature trail. In an announcement congratulating the volunteers from the Andrea Souroukli army camp, ...

A man who killed his wife and three young children before taking his own life had faked a vaccination certificate and feared his children would be taken away from him ...

A total of 25 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Wednesday, the health ministry announced. Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...