Archive 2021

By Stephanie Nebehay and Alexander Winning The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday classified the B.1.1.529 variant detected in South Africa as a SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern,” saying it may ...

By Ali Kucukgocmen A Turkish court ruled on Friday that philanthropist Osman Kavala must stay in prison, extending his four-year detention without conviction in a trial which has further strained ...

Conditions are not yet safe for returns of Syrians to their country, Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides told MPs on Friday while far-right Elam accused some parties of being part of ...

One death and 451 new Covid-19 cases were recorded on Friday, the health ministry said. The death concerns a 47-year-old man. This brings the number of deaths from Covid-19 to 591: 378 men ...

By Alistair Smout It is likely that the new coronavirus variant B.1.1.529, which is spreading in South Africa, will end up in Britain, the head of the COVID-19 Genomics UK ...

The Bank of Cyprus and Wise have each blamed the other for why payments via the widely used popular financial tech company, which offers cheap international money transfers, have blocked ...

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Friday inaugurated a new diabetes centre at Larnaca hospital, which “will offer holistic care for all diabetes-related issues, providing patients with the best possible care”. ...

Just when the festive season was seemingly brimming with events, new measures arrive to dampen the cheery feeling. Nonetheless, live music performances can still take place and that’s always ...

Women in politics must lead by example in condemning gender-based violence, House president Annita Demetriou said on Friday during a ceremony held as part of international campaign “Orange the World” ...

By Lanting Liu The Chinese Embassy has donated €62,000 to the Cyprus Forest Association to develop a forest park at Melini in Limassol, contributing to the efforts to restore an area ...

The last two European champions, Italy and Portugal, could meet for a spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after they were drawn on Friday in the same path for ...

Entry from eight African countries has been banned as of Friday after a new coronavirus variant was detected. The latest decree by the health minister bans the arrival and entry ...

By David Shepardson and Stephanie Nebehay The discovery of a new coronavirus variant triggered global alarm on Friday as countries rushed to suspend travel from southern Africa and stock markets ...

Central London shops and businesses hoping to receive a much-needed boost from Black Friday sales were hit by disruption to the tube network as drivers held their biggest strike since 2018. ...

Reforming the civil service is an effort on many fronts that will go on continuously, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said on Friday, expressing hope that three relevant government bills will ...

A 50-year-old man has been remanded in custody pending his extradition hearing on November 29 in connection with the abduction of a six-year-old boy in Italy. The suspect was arrested on ...

The graffiti on the vandalised Big Potato in Xylophagou will be removed by the end of the week so that it can be illuminated and decorated for Christmas, community leader ...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused those opposed to altering the frequency of the World Cup to every two years of being scared of change and wanting to keep their elevated ...

Somerset is brought to you by the letter C! This is the land of cider, cheddar, caves; a British coastal county characterised by rolling hills, flat levels, and ancient towns. ...

A total of 50 free rapid test sites will operate nationwide for eligible groups on Saturday, the health ministry announced. Free rapid testing for the general population has been scrapped, while ...

Works worth over €108 million including the Polis Chrysochous-Paphos road are currently underway in Paphos, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said on Friday. The minister visited Paphos to discuss with local authorities ...

Pasykaf charity on Friday called on people aged 50 and older with cancer or cancer survivors to participate in a survey about smart risk solutions for early risk detention and intervention ...

Italy and France signed a treaty on Friday to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce their coordination within Europe, at a time when EU diplomacy is being tested by the departure ...

A night curfew will be re-imposed in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara after witnesses said Australian police began taking control of hotspots following three days of violent protests in the ...