Archive 2021

The pandemic has reminded everyone there is no room for any sense of superiority, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides said to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. ...

Normalisation of EU-Turkey relations will remain extremely challenging in the absence of a solution to the Cyprus issue, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in his report on Ankara’s ...

In this video, cookbook author and YouTube chef Donal Skehan shows us how to make a delicious South East Asian dish – Vietnamese caramelised chicken thighs with spicy cabbage salad. This ...

Russia said on Monday that a U.S. refusal to organise live online talks between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden after the U.S. president said he believed his Russian ...

‘Game of Thrones’ fans can rejoice. According to Hollywood sources, there are three more spin-offs of the smash-hit series in the pipeline, in addition to the already-announced prequel. HBO is ...

El Salvadoran surfer Katherine Diaz has been killed after being struck by lightning while training for a qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics. The 22-year-old was struck just after entering ...

Roadworks will begin on a part of the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Tuesday, lasting until March 31, the transport ministry announced on Monday. The works will start at 8am and end at 6...

Cyprus has topped the charts in Europe as regards testing for the coronavirus and is fifth in terms of administering vaccinations against the virus, the health ministry said on Monday. ...

The United Cyprus Hunters Movement launched their parliamentary election campaign with a bit of a twist this weekend, by handing out hundreds of potted basil plants across the Republic. The ...

Larnaca restaurant owners are lobbying for more state assistance to help them through the pandemic, particularly to cover rents. District secretary for Larnaca of Pasika, the pancyprian association of owners ...

Britons were warned not to book summer holidays abroad by government ministers as COVID-19 cases in parts of Europe soar, sending travel and airline stocks down by as much as 8% ...

Lionel Messi celebrated becoming Barcelona’s highest appearance maker of all time by scoring twice as his rampant side crushed Real Sociedad 6-1 away in La Liga on Sunday with ...

A new Covid-19 ward at Paphos general hospital opened its doors on Monday morning, ready to accommodate the first patients, according to the state health services (Okypy) spokesman Charalambos Charilaou. ...

World number seven Alexander Zverev recovered from an uncertain start to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6 (3) in a thrilling Mexican Open final in Acapulco and land his 14th ATP title. ...

Leaving behind one’s country for economic/professional reasons is tough on both the immigrant and his friends/family, causing a lot of heartache all around. Since its independence (1960) Cyprus ...

Used by ancient Greeks, Cyprus Institute and UCL academics issue new paper Researchers from the Cyprus Institute and University College London have released a new paper which contains a crucial ...

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 ...

High concentrations of dust were seen in some areas of Cyprus on Monday, the labour inspection department warned in the morning. Elevated dust levels were recorded in Limassol, where the ...

Hey kids, your digital skills plus your compassionate hearts can create amazing things, and this video demonstrates that to the full! Here, we meet eight-year-old Morgan Marsh-McGlone. She started a ...

More than a year ago, the world first heard about the coronavirus, which subsequently affected the lives of millions of people. In the field of education, the main challenge was ‘...

Cyprus said on Monday it has downgraded Denmark and Norway and upgraded Ireland in its classification of countries based on their epidemiological condition, effective from Thursday, March 25. The classification affects ...

Dali primary school teachers began a two-hour work stoppage on Monday morning to demand an immediate relocation of the two asphalt plants in the area. Pupils and their parents were ...

Cyprus is one of the five EU countries where less than 20 per of the land is covered by forest, the latest Eurostat figures show. In 2020, only around 1 per cent of ...

A man driving at nearly double the speed limit was slapped with four penalty points and a fine of €500 by the Paralimni district court on Monday. Police arrested him in ...