Syria condemns “cowardly” US air strikes on Iran-backed militias
Syria condemned U.S. air strikes against Iran-backed militias in the east of the country on Friday as a cowardly act and urged President Joe Biden not to follow “the ...
Husband of slain wife and son to stand trial on March 16
A 58-year-old man will stand trial in Nicosia on March 16 for stabbing his wife and son to death and injuring his second son at their home in Ergates earlier this ...
Hospitality industry declined 56% in 2020
The hospitality industry sector’s turnover value index took a hammering in 2020 while information technology rose sharply, reflecting the effects of the restrictions imposed by the government because of the ...
Uproar over Cyprus’ ‘satanic’ Eurovision entry (Updated)
Cyprus’ 2021 Eurovision entry El Diablo (The Devil) has been called ‘satanic’ promoting an outcry from theologians and teachers among others calling for it to be withdrawn.
The state broadcaster even ...
Richest brew: inside Berners Tavern’s chic afternoon tea
In this video, we head to Berners Tavern, the beating heart of the London EDITION hotel, which, under star chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton, serves one of the best afternoon ...
What’s Eaten Where: Maasai Mara
On one of the world’s most famous game reserves, it’s mostly predators (such as lions, hyenas, and crocodiles) eating prey. There is, however, human life. While the tourists ...
EU will participate as an observer at Cyprus conference
The EU will be an observer at the five-plus-one summit on the Cyprus problem as it has been in the past, European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday.
Replying ...
Bitcoin set for worst week since March, loses over $100bn in market cap
Bitcoin was headed on Friday for its worst week since March as a rout in global bond markets sent yields flying and sparked a sell-off in riskier assets.
The world’...
Coronavirus: care homes can receive visitors with negative test from March 1
Residents of care homes will be able to receive visitors as from March 1 subject to stringent protocols that include visitors presenting a negative coronavirus test, the labour ministry said on ...
‘Positive reaction’ to Rigenis revamp, mayor says
The revamp of Rigenis street received positive feedback from shop owners and visitors of the area, Nicosia’s Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis said on Friday.
Following his visit to the street ...
Portland: Oregon’s green and progressive capital of cool
In this video, we journey to Oregon, to pay a pre-Covid visit to Portland, its friendly capital of cool.
Foodies and hipsters rub shoulders here, in a city dedicated to ...
Canada approves AstraZeneca’s vaccine
Canada’s drug regulator approved AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, the third inoculation to get a green light and paving the way for health authorities to accelerate Canada’s ...
Supreme court opposes judicial reforms in current form
The supreme court said Friday it opposed judicial reforms in their current form, suggesting they would undermine the rule of law and threaten the independence of the justice system.
Supreme ...
Zlatan set for Old Trafford return as United drawn against Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is returning to Old Trafford after Manchester United were drawn against AC Milan in a mouth-watering Europa League last-16 tie.
The 39-year-old striker established himself as a fan ...
Gunmen abduct 317 schoolgirls in northwest Nigeria as security collapses
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped 317 schoolgirls from the town of Jangebe in northwest Nigeria on Friday, police said, the second such kidnapping in little over a week.
A surge in armed militancy ...
News podcast: Shocking facts about food waste and its impact on climate change
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by ...
Why can’t we still look at the world through children’s eyes
By Alexia Saleem
There’s a lady that comes to the church across the road from us every evening. She’s there Monday to Saturday, hail, rain or shine.
The ...
UNSG’s special envoy to visit Cyprus on March 7-9
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, Jane Holl Lute, will visit the island on March 7-9, to hold meetings with the two sides, in the framework of the ...
Runaway schoolgirl who joined IS cannot return to Britain
A British-born woman who went to Syria as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State should not be allowed to return to Britain to challenge the government taking away her citizenship ...
Coronavirus: Larnaca street art says ‘thanks’ to health professionals
Street art has gone up on a busy Larnaca street to send a ‘big thank you’ to health professionals who are in the first line of defence against the coronavirus ...
Copies for cash: how ‘Max the Forger’ faked famous art
In this video we meet Max Brandrett a.k.a. ‘Max the Forger’. For 40 years, he specialised in faking the world’s most expensive art and selling it for a ...
Colder start to March after spring-like temperatures
March is expected to arrive with rain, local showers and a drop in temperatures, the met office said on Friday.
According to the head of the meteorology department, Kleanthis Nicolaides, ...
Coronavirus: Fewer Covid-19 deaths in past two weeks after January’s heavy toll
Cyprus saw fewer Covid-19 deaths over the last two weeks following the deadliest period in January, the health ministry announced on Friday.
Between February 12-19, deaths were down by 33 per ...
A new take on classic Italian tiramisu
In this video, you’ll learn how to make a classic Italian tiramisu dessert, featuring lightly sweet mascarpone filling, layered with sponge fingers, soaked with a spiked espresso mixture, and ...