Archive 2021

The first weekend of the playoffs in the Cyprus football championship sees Salamina and Enosis kicking-off the action in what is a must-win game for the Famagusta club. Enosis are ...

“The best-kept secret about Audrey, was that she wanted to be loved…” In this France 24 culture round-up, British filmmaker Helena Coan speaks to movie critic Lisa Nesselson and culture editor ...

After Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel’s relatively low-profile start to life in the Stamford Bridge hot seat the German will welcome Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday after ...

Oil prices fell on Friday as the US dollar rose while forecasts called for crude supply to rise in response to prices climbing above pre-pandemic levels. US West Texas Intermediate (...

Britain said on Friday it would offer a fast-track visa scheme for jobs at high-growth companies after a government-backed review warned that financial technology firms will struggle with Brexit and ...

Chinese electric car maker Nio plans to enter European markets from the second half of 2021, CEO William Li said at an online conference on Thursday. He also announced the company’...

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 ...

Russia has issued a clarification regarding some of the key terms in the protocol that amended the Treaty for Avoidance of Double Taxation Cyprus-Russia – the same clarification has been applied ...

Note to parents: this project requires use of a craft knife, so your supervision or participation may be required, depending on the age of your youngster. Kids, some of you ...

The education ministry has joined forces with the University of Bolton to set up a scholarship programme that will offer 250 scholarships, an important development in the post-Brexit environment, Education Minister ...

After the public outcry over the police’s heavy-handed treatment of youngsters at a protest gathering two weeks ago, the attorney-general ordered an investigation. We suspect the main reason for ...

Alphamega Hypermarkets have launched a collaboration with the brand MÖVE as part of the company’s Stick & Win programme, rewarding customers for their loyalty. The scheme offers loyal ...

Teachers and school staff must undergo a mandatory weekly rapid antigen test starting Saturday, the health and education ministries announced on Friday. This decree comes as a response to the ...

The first specialised centre for young people with rare diseases in Cyprus is due to start operation soon, NGO Unique Smiles announced on Friday during an online news conference hosted ...

The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 300 people with taking part in the deadly storming of the Capitol by former President Donald Trump’s supporters, and at least 280 ...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was murdered in 2018, according to a declassified U.S. intelligence assessment ...

AEL kicked off the play-off phase of the Cyprus First Division on Friday with an emphatic win and a message sent to title contenders Omonia and Apollon that they are ...

Greece extended lockdown restrictions on Friday to more areas of the country as the COVID-19 pandemic showed no signs of waning exactly one year after its first coronavirus infection was ...

The health ministry announced 272 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday from a record 43,958 PCR and rapid tests – almost double the usual amount – yielding a positivity rate of 0.62 per cent. There ...

More than 200,000 Buddhist devotees gathered via Zoom video link on Friday to attend an annual prayer and lantern ritual held in Thailand to mark Makha Bucha Day, one of the ...

Restaurant owners took to the streets on Friday over the prolonged closure of their businesses while those allowed to reopen from Monday such as gyms and dance schools, called the ...

The health ministry announced that 64 rapid test sites will operate nationwide on Thursday. The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and the obligatory weekly testing of employees. Self-employed ...

The audit office has raised questions over passports granted to investors involved in the Ayia MNapa marina, linking circumstance surrounding the investment to the president’s family. In a report ...

Vinylio Wine Etc, a popular Limassol-based bar that frequently organises live music evenings and fiestas, continues to entertain its fans even virtually. This Saturday, it’s hosting a Vintage Jazz ...