Archive 2021

Opposition parties say Turkey is paying a steep price for President Tayyip Erdogan’s wayward economic policies after his shock firing of the central bank governor sent Turkish financial markets ...

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal for a single referendum to be held on local authority reform whose discussion has been dragging on for years amid opposition from political ...

Presidential aide Victoras Papadopoulos has tested positive for coronavirus, forcing three other senior presidential staffers to quarantine, it emerged on Tuesday. Reports said Papadopoulos had symptoms, but a rapid test ...

Former Huddersfield, Leicester, Bolton and England striker Frank Worthington has died aged 72. One of English football’s great mavericks, Worthington died peacefully in hospital on Monday evening following a long ...

In this video, we learn how to make a delicious Saag Aloo, an Indian dish made with a variety of greens, potatoes and spices. Easy to prepare, this Saag Aloo ...

Three frontline health professionals who opted not to receive a vaccine have tested positive for coronavirus, as around 50 per cent of state hospital staff were unvaccinated, officials said on Tuesday. ...

Rapid tests and their use have come in for a fresh round of criticism, with complaints that some are of poor quality, which raises concerns of profiteering. “The way in ...

In this video, we learn the basics on using a caulk gun for handy home repair. Caulking is a simple and effective process to seal gaps around doors, windows, counters, ...

The new Covid ward at Paphos general hospital was treating five patients on Tuesday, while it has the capacity for 48 people, including high-dependency patients, according to the state health services (...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday the Nord Stream 2 pipeline being built from Russia to Germany ran counter to the European Union’s own interests and ...

AstraZeneca may have used “outdated information” in the results of a large-scale COVID-19 vaccine trial, a U.S. health agency said on Tuesday, casting fresh doubt on the shot, its ...

Travellers from England will face 5,000 pound ($6,900) fines in new legislation designed to deter non-essential trips and barricade the nation against imported COVID-19 infections. The news was a disappointment to millions ...

In this playful video for ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘Bridgerton’ series star Nicola Coughlan schools us in the period series’ slang. From “dandy” to “dowager”, Penelope Featherington will leave you “swooning”! View ...

By Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports Reporter It is natural that the power dynamic between coaches and young players will continue to draw abusers to football, the head of the ...

Mums and dads, this one is for you. When raising a child, it’s important to pay attention to all aspects of their development… including how they handle themselves socially ...

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 ...

For the second day in a row, the labour inspection department warned of high levels of dust in the atmosphere on Tuesday morning. The latest hourly dust concentration, measured at 9...

It’s no secret that art can spark conversations and open discussion. This is what a new exhibition in Nicosia focuses on as it presents a dialogue between artists Spyros ...

Hey kids, today we bring you a story about a teen environmentalist, inspiring others with his love for nature. Aman Sharma is an 18-year-old birder from Delhi, India, one of ...

Australian authorities issued fresh flood warnings and evacuation orders on Tuesday as torrential rains again pummelled several parts of the country, sweeping away homes, roads and livestock in the worst ...

Israelis began voting on Tuesday in a fourth election in two years, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoping a rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout will win him another term. With coronavirus ...

Hellenic Bank has named Oliver Gatzke, a German banker with years of experience in both financial restructuring and fintech as CEO. The 52-year old Gatzke is well-known in European banking ...

The 2021 results of the Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies Rankings have ranked the University of Nicosia (UNic) among the Top 201-250 universities in the countries or regions classified by ...

Microsoft Corp is in talks to buy messaging platform Discord Inc for more than $10 billion, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Discord is a VoIP, instant messaging ...