Unstable weather, rain and thunderstorms ahead
Isolated rains and thunderstorms have been forecast by the met office for Wednesday and Thursday, while it may snow in the higher mountains at night.
According to the early morning ...
A Homerian challenge: Odysseus’ bow versus its modern, state-of-the-art equivalent
Everyone knows Homer’s thrilling conclusion to the Odyssey… the wandering Greek hero finally returns to his kingdom of Ithaca, where he slays the wicked suitors plaguing his queen, Penelope, ...
Working on the frontline of poverty alleviation
China’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Liu Yantao, talks about the policy of poverty alleviation in China which he took part in
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his 2021 New Year speech, ...
How India’s sport Mallakhamb is crossing the seas
In this video, we take a look at how the indigenous Indian sport of Mallakhamb is crossing international waters, to take hold in the States.
Mallakhamb has been around since ...
Coronavirus: five business owners booked for breaching protocols
Police booked five business owners and 151 other individuals for breaches of coronavirus measures on Tuesday.
In Nicosia, two owners of establishments were fined because they served customers in a closed ...
Turkish lira at 9.75 to euro as Goldman forecasts Turkish inflation at 18%
The Turkish lira has fallen to 9.75 to the euro at this writing, close to a record low. The lira is at 8.33 to the dollar; the record low is 8.53. The British ...
Vaccine shortages, management issues hit 26 EU Member States including Cyprus — Report
In the EU, 26 out of 27 Member States are struggling with vaccine shortages and irregular delivery, a report from the Stockholm-based European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warned on Wednesday.
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Cyprus new ‘Golden Visa’ is still constrained
On March 24, the government announced changes to the offer for a ‘Golden Visa,’ – Cyprus residency in exchange for investment, but no passport. However the new offer is little changed from ...
Coronavirus: hoteliers on tenterhooks in face of UK uncertainty
Despite the continuing uncertainty emanating from the UK as regards foreign travel, hoteliers in Cyprus are forging ahead and getting ready to reopen their doors to tourists in the next ...
Our View: ‘Historic day’ for halloumi could lead to problems down the road
The EU approval of the registration of halloumi as a protected designation of origin (PDO) on Monday has given our beleaguered government something to cheer about. It was “a milestone ...
The air we breathe is killing us
From car emissions to polluting factories, the state is failing its people
By Charalampos Theopemptou
People often ask me which is the biggest environmental problem that we face. My answer ...
No more delays. We must get tough on child abuse
Dealing with it requires the mobilisation of many civil society groups, government departments and tougher penalties
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
More and more people are finding the courage to report ...
Free drinking water, but please use reusable bottles
It started with a refill station at Yermasoyia and is now spreading to other municipalities around the island
By Eleni Kazelas
Last Monday, March 22, was World Water Day, and to ...
Warnings over geoengineering in climate change fight
By Andrea Januta
The National Academies of Science on Thursday called for the United States to pursue research into solar geoengineering to cool the Earth’s atmosphere but urged caution ...
Belgium and Holland run riot, Ronaldo strikes for Portugal
Belgium hit eight in a ruthless destruction of Belarus in World Cup qualifying.
Brighton forward Leandro Trossard and Club Brugge’s Hans Vanaken scored twice apiece for Roberto Martinez’s ...
Cyprus get their first win in World Cup qualifying
Cyprus recorded the first win of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Slovenia at the GSP stadium in Nicosia on Tuesday night.
Apollon star Ioannis Pittas ...
Shipping ministry not given up on ferry link to Greece
Deputy Shipping Minister Vassilis Demetriades said on Tuesday the government had not given up on establishing a ferry link with Greece and was hoping the European Commission would allow better ...
Coronavirus: Tourism stakeholders cautiously optimistic for growth
A cautiously optimistic picture of the coming months was painted by stakeholders taking part in a conference on the restart of the tourism industry on Tuesday with the consensus that ...
Germany decides AstraZeneca COVID shot can be used for over-60s
German federal and state health ministries agreed that from Wednesday AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine can be used for people aged 60 and above, following further reports of a rare brain blood ...
Lefkara lace initiative ‘extremely important’
Energy and Commerce Minister Natasa Pilidou on Tuesday visited Lefkara to check out the embroidery training programme, which is part of a plan to save, strengthen and preserve traditional techniques ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 439 new cases (updated)
The health ministry announced two deaths and 439 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday.
The deaths concerned a 67-year-old woman with underlying conditions who was being treated in the ICU and ...
Coronavirus: Low demand for vaccines means portal for diabetics, obese will close early
Due to low demand for appointments, the vaccination portal for insulin-dependent diabetics, diabetics with other serious conditions and the obese will close at 7pm on Wednesday, the health ministry announced ...
Greece registers 4,340 new COVID-19 cases, new high
Greece reported 4,340 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, its highest daily tally, after increasing the number of tests performed while its hospitals remain under severe pressure from a wave of new ...
Turkish Cypriots say more clarity needed on halloumi/hellim PDO
News of the registration by the EU of halloumi/hellim as a protected designation of origin (PDO) was met in the north with calls for more clarity about how the ...