Young Cypriots fret less about climate change than EU peers
Young people in Cyprus are less worried about climate change than other Europeans, is the main result of a study recently published.
The survey on “How concerned are young people ...
Coronavirus: No entry restrictions for vaccinated tourists from May 10
From May 10 onwards, Cyprus would be open for tourists fully vaccinated against Covid without restrictions, Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios said Monday.
“We will inform our partners abroad that from May 10, ...
Coronavirus swamps Indian hospitals as countries promise aid
India’s new coronavirus infections hit a record peak for a fifth day on Monday, as countries including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged to send urgent medical aid ...
US hopes parties will approach Geneva talks with pragmatism and flexibility
US Ambassador in Nicosia Judith Garber has told CNA that the US hopes all parties will approach the informal talks in Geneva this week with sufficient pragmatism and flexibility to ...
Worryingly global military spending rises 2.6% in 2020 despite pandemic hit
Global military expenditure rose by 2.6% to $1.98 trillion last year even as some defence funds were reallocated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in a ...
China hopes Geneva meeting to pave way for fresh Cyprus negotiations
China hopes that the 5+1 informal meeting in Geneva will help lead to the relaunch of negotiations for a Cyprus settlement.
Replying to a question by CNA, Liu Yantao, the Ambassador ...
Safe purchase of property through auction
“The buyer of a property through auction is considered bona fide and safe”
The process of selling a property through auction as well as its transfer, according to the provisions ...
Why Selena, Harry and other celebs turned down hit roles
We always hear about juicy roles actors regret being passed over for, or, worse, turning down themselves. On the other hand, some contrarians shrug away major casting invites and make ...
‘Clear your plate’ or else your meal will be more expensive
Chinese lawmakers are considering a new draft law that would allow restaurants to charge diners an extra fee if they waste excessive amounts of food.
The draft anti-food-waste law was ...
Coronavirus: Minor tweaks to Easter lockdown
Three new amendments to lockdown rules with regards to Easter were announced on Monday by the Health Ministry.
Easter Sunday restrictions have been tweaked to allow members of more than ...
Overseas polling stations only in Athens, Thessaloniki and London
Based on the volume of applications received, overseas polling stations for the May 30 parliamentary elections will only operate in Athens, Thessaloniki and London, the Ministry of the Interior said on ...
Hodgson ‘a great admirer’ of Vardy as Crystal Palace take on Leicester
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has warned his team not to pay too much attention to Jamie Vardy’s recent lack of goals when they play Leicester on Monday.
The 34...
Police seize 16.6 kilos of cannabis at Larnaca Airport, two arrests
Two women, aged 30 and 26, were arrested early Monday morning at Larnaca airport after police found more than 16 kilos of cannabis in their luggage.
Customs officials and members of the police ...
Promoting solar-powered sewing machines in Mozambique
The Reencontro Association in Maputo, Mozambique runs sewing workshops using machines that run on solar energy, thanks to the pioneering efforts of a company called SolarWorks.
Funded by the European ...
Nadal outlasts Tsitsipas to claim 12th Barcelona Open title
Rafa Nadal saved a match point before defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-7(6) 7-5 to claim a record-extending 12th Barcelona Open title on Sunday, ending his Greek opponent’s nine-game unbeaten ...
Defence in rape case cites diminished mental faculties of former bishop
Former Kitium bishop Chrysostomos is unable to follow the legal proceedings against him relating to rape charges because of diminished mental faculties, his defence told a court on Monday.
Before ...
Annual conference on visual communication on its way
Just under a month remains until the 7th edition of Graphic Stories Cyprus takes place. Last year, it managed to conclude its edition just a few days before Cyprus entered ...
How planned genetic diversity is evolving the banana
People go bananas for bananas, but in some countries, like Australia, a lack of genetic diversity has put the beloved natural snack at risk of extinction.
Grown in more than 150 ...
Coronavirus: Tougher rules for public transport
The transport ministry on Monday issued guidelines for drivers and passengers as part of the new lockdown.
Under the guidelines, the maximum number of passengers on public transport, airport shuttles ...
UK denies report that PM Johnson said ‘let the bodies pile high’
A newspaper report that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he would rather bodies piled “high in their thousands” than order a third lockdown is not true, Defence Secretary ...
Wildlife dos and don’ts: caring for vulnerable fawns
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 ...
Coronavirus: Cyprus enters two-week lockdown as hospital admissions surge
Cyprus has entered a lockdown again in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus on the island and contain hospital admissions.
The new lockdown is in effect on Monday, ...
Vaccinated US tourists to travel to Europe — EU Commission President
American tourists who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit the European Union over the summer, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told The New ...
Anastasiades going to Geneva with a positive approach, Koushos tells CNA
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades flies to Geneva on Monday at the head of a delegation to participate in the 5+1 informal meeting on Cyprus which UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has convened ...