Archive 2021

JUST when you thought the Nik government’s popularity could not fall any lower it took another nose-dive on Friday when the Covid generalissimo and health minister Constantinos Ioannou announced ...

But it’s become a perfect storm for the head of the Commonwealth In their interview with the celebrity TV host Oprah Winfrey Prince Harry and Meghan complained they were ...

I write in response to the article, “We must preserve the Republic of Cyprus” by Yiannakis Matsis (Sunday Mail, February 28 https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/02/28/we-must-preserve-republic-of-cyprus/). Mr Matsis quoted me in an ...

Maro Itoje crashed over for a late try as England seized a dramatic 23-20 victory over France to begin their Guinness Six Nations redemption process. Les Blues led 20-16 until ...

The health ministry announced 398 new coronavirus cases on Saturday from 43,940 tests, a positivity rate of 0.91 per cent. There was an increase in patients treated for the virus in state hospitals ...

Premier League strugglers West Bromwich Albion’s hopes of getting out of the relegation zone took a blow on Saturday when they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace after a first-half ...

German health experts warned on Saturday against any further easing of coronavirus lockdown measures as the number of cases jumped again, raising the possibility that infections could again reach peaks ...

The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of George Floyd over his death in police custody, a case that stirred ...

The ministry of health on Saturday announced 61 testing sites around the island for workers and other to get a rapid test on Sunday. Some of them will remain open until 7.30...

Canadian rapper and entrepreneur Drake is one of the most influential musicians on the planet. Throughout his career, he’s picked up award after award and, along the way, gained ...

Pensioners are frustrated over the difficulty in reaching the labour ministry to sort out problems concerning their pensions and allowances. The Union of Cypriot Pensioners (Ekysy) said every day they ...

Thomas Tuchel remains unbeaten as Chelsea manager, but his side’s lack of firepower meant they had to settle for a goalless draw at Leeds United in the Premier League ...

Russian police detained around 200 people, including several prominent opposition figures, at a meeting of independent and opposition politicians in Moscow on Saturday, the interior ministry said. The detentions come amid ...

The finance ministry has so far identified 700 unviable cases rejected by a state-backed mortgage relief scheme aimed at stricken borrowers and will be looking at ways to help them keep ...

At least six protesters were killed by security forces in Myanmar, witnesses and media reported, as activists marked the death anniversary on Saturday of a student whose killing in 1988 sparked ...

The Premier League plans to welcome up to 10,000 fans in stadiums for the final two rounds of matches this season, chief executive Richard Masters said. The British government last month ...

Digital is the way forward. It has been for some time, and with the whole world going virtual this past year it has become even more crucial to show up ...

Hospitality venue owners on Saturday said they were not fully satisfied with a government decision to reopen establishments that had outdoor areas to accommodate their clientele. The head of the ...

A London police officer appeared in court on Saturday for the first time after being charged with murder in a case that has caused widespread concern in Britain about women’...

Another round of important Premier League fixtures this weekend could start to see the end of season picture begin to take form. With much to play for in the race ...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and midfielder Ilkay Gundogan have been named the Premier League Manager and Player of the Month respectively for a second successive time, the league said ...

This NPR Tiny Desk concert features the uplifting contemporary gospel music of Kirk Franklin, accompanied by his exuberant band and choir. Recorded in an Arlington, Texas studio in these Covid-restricted ...

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Where do you live? Cyprus, Limassol port area with my family and my animals What did you have for breakfast? Nothing. I had a coffee. Describe your perfect day The ...