Lima by a local: a tour of Peru’s historic capital of contrasts
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to Lima, where local resident Maria Clara shows us the sights of the Peruvian capital, from the Old Town – a UNESCO World ...
Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, marks 90th birthday
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, was set to throw a Zoom party in quarantine to celebrate his 90th birthday on Tuesday, as President Vladimir Putin hailed him as an “...
Airport traffic in February a mere six per cent of 2019
Airport traffic in February fell to a paltry six per cent of that of the same month two years ago, although an uptick in air travel is expected – or hoped ...
Skincare mistakes to avoid
By Katie Wright
Whether you’ve stripped back your beauty regime recently, or taken time to indulge in some pandemic pampering, it’s easy to make mistakes when it comes ...
The interior spaces of Manet, Degas, Bonnard and Vuillard
Drawing on their own lockdown realities, art critic Alastair Sooke and Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art department co-chairman Giovanna Bertazzoni discuss interior spaces in works by French Impressionist artists É...
Man arrested after €120,000 watch stolen
Limassol police arrested a 23-year-old on Tuesday on suspicion of stealing a watch worth €120,000 from a gym locker at a hotel in the town’s centre.
Police said the theft ...
Why nobody is going to the movies anymore
A film called Nobody is to be released on Friday – it tells the story of an innocent person who inadvertently becomes the target of a vengeful drug lord.
Know who’...
Coronavirus: Ministry defends its moves over testing practices
Cyprus’ management of the coronavirus pandemic relies on a two-pronged strategy of testing and vaccination, the health ministry said Tuesday, answering criticism in the media and by various scientists that ...
President expresses readiness to engage with true political will in Geneva
President Nicos Anastasiades has told the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres he is ready and determined to engage with true political will in the talks during an informal meeting on ...
Erdogan pledges stronger freedoms, rights in Turkish govt plan (Update)
By Ali Kucukgocmen and Tuvan Gumrukcu
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday his government would strengthen rights to a fair trial and freedom of expression in Turkey under an “action ...
Turkish airlines loses $836mn in 2020; debt rises to $20.2bn
Turkish Airlines posted a net loss of $836 million for 2020, according to a report on financial results released on Monday.
The Turkish national airline, which is 49.12 per cent owned by the ...
Demo planned as anger mounts over Cyprus’ Eurovision entry
Conservative Christians, most notably the bishop of Morphou, continue to voice their concerns over Cyprus’ El Diablo Eurovision song-contest entry, while a demonstration is planned for Saturday.
The demonstration organised ...
Nicosia restaurant will put you in a Peaky Blinders mood
They ran the underground world in Birmingham in the late 1800s, dressed in tailored jackets, button waistcoats and peaked flat caps. The Shelby family and its gang became known as ...
Live stream concert to support artists
With the gradual easing of restrictions, some form of cultural life re-appears yet theatres are still struggling and artists still need support. This is what the organisers of an upcoming ...
€4m scheme to promote bicycle as means of transport
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos on Tuesday unveiled a €4m, 17-point plan of action aiming to encourage cycling as an alternative form of transport.
He told a press conference that the ...
Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until March 28
Germany plans to extend its coronavirus lockdown until March 28 while easing some restrictions from next week, a draft document to be discussed by Chancellor Angela Merkel and federal state leaders ...
EU and UN officials due in Nicosia ahead of informal conference
EU and UN officials are expected in Cyprus in the coming days, ahead of the informal conference on Cyprus that will take place on April 27-29 in Geneva and this ...
The most expensive apartments in Cyprus
If there is one residence redefining luxury living on the Mediterranean, then it will be the One Tower in Limassol. Hosting the most expensive Cyprus property, the address is setting ...
The four healing methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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 ...
Mars rover sends home movie of daredevil descent to landing on red planet
By Steve Gorman
NASA scientists unveiled first-of-a-kind home movies of the daredevil Mars rover landing, vividly showing its supersonic parachute inflation over the red planet and a rocket-powered hovercraft lowering ...
Liverpool and Scotland great Ian St John dies aged 82
Former Liverpool and Scotland striker Ian St John has died aged 82 following a long illness, the Premier League champions said on Tuesday.
St John was a key part of the ...
Alitalia to restart with 45 planes, €1bn in aid, and new name
A revamped Alitalia, renamed ITA will start with 45 planes, have around 4,500 workers and get just over €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in state support, less than half of what was previously envisaged, newspaper ...
Sweet and tangy, vegan katsu curry recipe
In this video, vegan chef Gaz Oakley, walks us through a sweet and tangy delight – vegan katsu curry.
Ordinarily, katsu is a crispy fried cutlet of meat or seafood made ...
Turkey’s reopening relieves restaurants but worries doctors
Turkish restaurants reopened and many children returned to school on Tuesday after the government announced steps to ease COVID-19 curbs even as cases edged higher, raising concerns in the top ...