Dig to map ancient Paphos comes to an end
Excavations to reconstruct the layout of ancient Paphos have been completed, the department of antiquities announced on Monday after a joint archaeological expedition by the University of Warsaw’s Centre ...
Lebanon could sink like the Titanic, parliament speaker says
Influential parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri said on Monday that Lebanon would sink like the Titanic if it could not form a government.
“The whole country is in danger, the whole ...
Coronavirus: 30 per cent of available vaccine slots booked in three hours
More than 30 per cent of the 19,246 Covid vaccination appointments for people with diabetes and severe obesity were booked early on Monday, according to the health ministry.
The appointments became available ...
Ina Garten’s late spring Chicken Pot Pie
The weather’s definitely getting warmer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a few more ‘cosy’ meals in the unpredictable countdown to late spring.
In this video, ...
Unsuccessful attempt to hack Defence Ministry’s website
Someone unsuccessfully tried to hack the Defence Ministry website last week, reliable sources told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday.
“The effort was successfully halted and the website suffered no ...
Reopening of hotels in May
The readiness of hotels to welcome tourists is a given and the efforts of tour operators, especially British ones, towards starting flights from May, creates the prospect of the tourist ...
Hundreds of trees planted in Oroklini and Athienou
A total of 370 trees are being planted in the Prophitis Elias area of Oroklini on Monday near a picnic site as the community steps up efforts to increase its green ...
Eurobank Cyprus sees €40.1m profit after tax, solid loan repayment
Eurobank has remained in profit for the fiscal year of 2020 despite the difficult conditions posed by the pandemic. Profit after taxes for the fiscal year was €40.1 million, down from €44,5 million ...
The unsustainable TikTok trend of ‘fashion hauls’
Massive fashion hauls aren’t new, but they’ve been blowing up recently because of the juggernaut rise of TikTok, a video-sharing, social networking service, owned by Chinese company ByteDance.
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Mindfulness meditation: how it works and why it’s so popular
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Coronavirus: Arrivals from main tourist markets upgraded to red category
The health ministry on Monday upgraded Russia, the UK and Israel, the three biggest markets for Cyprus in terms of tourism, from grey to red category, meaning passengers arriving from ...
UK govt to provide sports with further support package
The Government has announced horse racing, rugby league, speedway and drag racing will receive £40 million in the latest tranche of funding from the winter phase of its sport survival package.
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Man taken to hospital after attack by gang of youths
A 37-year-old was taken to hospital late on Sunday night after he was attacked by a group of youths in central Paphos.
The police were alerted to the incident at 11...
How Emma Stone went from anxious schoolgirl to Hollywood star
Instantly recognisable with her red hair and husky voice, A-lister Emma Stone has cemented her position in Hollywood, with hits spanning ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ to ‘La La Land’. But how ...
‘Happy Monday’ – English lockdown measures ease but Johnson urges caution
England’s stay-at-home lockdown order ended on Monday with people allowed to meet up outside in groups of six for the first time in nearly three months, though Prime Minister ...
Tips for leaving a puppy home alone 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 ...
Coronavirus: Use of less intrusive test for schoolkids begins today (updated)
A less intrusive method of coronavirus nasal rapid tests will be used to test pupils of upper secondary schools (lyceums), the health ministry announced on Monday, only to be met ...
How power is finally coming to rural Africa
While a rural village in Kenya might not be the first place you’d expect to find electric motorcycles, internet service and thriving local businesses… now, a solar-powered mini-grid is ...
How to make a business work
As entertainment establishments, like restaurants, bars and cafes, reopen, their operators should have certain factors in mind. Things are not as easy as they were before the pandemic and resulting ...
Man with drugs, pistol cartridges remanded (updated)
A man in possession of drugs and pistol cartridges arrested by police in Larnaca on Sunday afternoon was remanded in police custody for five days by a court on Monday.
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Kiosk damaged by fire
A kiosk in Dromolaxia and a car parked next to it were extensively damaged by a fire which broke out in the early hours of Monday morning.
According to police, ...
Coronavirus: Businesses in Paphos and Nicosia charged
In the 24 hours until 6am on Monday police booked eight business owners and 171 other individuals for breaching coronavirus protocols, police said.
A total of 13,032 checks were carried out between 6am ...
China warns H&M against rash moves over Xinjiang
Chinese officials on Monday said Sweden’s H&M and other foreign companies should not to make rash moves or step into politics after the companies raised concerns about ...
Five injured, hundreds evacuated after blaze at Indonesia oil refinery
Indonesian state oil company Pertamina said on Monday it has shut its Balongan oil refinery in West Java as it battles to control a massive fire that broke out overnight, ...