New discovery of endangered grass snake in Macheras
The endangered Cyprus grass snake has been found in two areas of the Macheras forest park, unknown until now, it emerged on Tuesday.
The Cyprus grass snake (Natrix natrix cypriaca) ...
Alison Roman’s tomato-poached fish with chili oil
American food writer and chef Alison Roman wants you to cook more fish. And if you’re squeamish or reticent about the finny creatures, worry not. This tomato-poached fish with ...
EU drug watchdog to weigh in on extended use for remdesivir by summer
Europe’s drugs regulator said on Tuesday it was expecting to give an opinion before the summer on whether Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir can be used to treat COVID-19 patients who ...
Burglars net €4,000 in cash from Yeroskipou home
Paphos police are investigating a burglary after a 40-year-old reported jewellery and €4,000 in cash were stolen from his house late on Monday.
The homeowner reported the theft at 8pm to ...
How cod may have saved the Vikings from Nordic winters
The Vikings suffered many hardships living in the north of Europe: long, cold winters and, most importantly, a potentially crippling lack of sunlight.
Fortunately for these warrior people… they could ...
Teen’s uncle fined for allowing him to drive illegally
A 46-year-old man who allowed his 13-year-old nephew to drive his car was fined €800 and had his licence revoked for one month by the Larnaca district court on Tuesday.
The ...
Why is Python language perfect for kids?
Python is considered to be the easiest language to learn, which makes it a perfect fit for kids. As a new coder, kids can get started with Python as it ...
Arrested woman suspected of using stolen marble in home building works
A woman in Paphos is suspected of using stolen marble and stone in building works at her house, it emerged on Tuesday.
The woman, aged 39, was arrested on Monday following ...
In freak accident, fire guts six cars on same Larnaca street
A freak accident in the garage of a private home in Larnaca set of a chain reaction that ended with six cars being destroyed on the same street in the ...
‘X-Files’, ‘Lost’ in Mickey’s clubhouse as Disney+ Star lands in Europe, Canada
Disney+ will bring “Lost”, “Family Guy” and other titles from across studios to viewers in Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore under its new Star channel, the Walt Disney ...
Plumbing 101: how to repair a leaking faucet
There is a special brand of dread that grows with every drop of a leaking faucet… oh, the expense, the time spent hanging around, the inconvenience… of calling over a ...
Hefty fine and licence loss for young speeder
A 20-year-old man received a €2,000 fine on Tuesday and had his licence revoked for two months after he was found driving almost double the speed limit earlier this month.
The ...
Betting shop damaged by fire in Nicosia
A fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday caused extensive damage to a betting shop in Strovolos, NIcosia.
The fire brigade was called to extinguish the fire ...
UN ‘committed to Cyprus and its people’, Guterres says
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the new permanent representative of Cyprus to the UN that the international organisation and he personally are “committed” to Cyprus and its people and ...
Major airlines see flight, holiday bookings soar on hope for UK travel restart (Updated)
International holiday bookings surged by as much as 600% after Britain laid out plans to gradually relax coronavirus restrictions, giving battered airlines and tour operators hope that a bumper summer could ...
Bayern wobbling and Suarez faces Chelsea – Champions League talking points
Champions League holders Bayern Munich return to European action on Tuesday for the start of the knock-out stage.
Liverpool, Paris St Germain and Borussia Dortmund gained victories on the road ...
Why Daniel Kaluuya resonated with ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
In this video, Extra TV’s Rachel Lindsay catches up with actor Daniel Kaluuya, who stars in the powerful new film ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’, based on the life ...
The Nicosia Pop Up Festival is on its way
With spring right around the corner and restrictions being slowly lifted, art is ready to pop up in the capital city once again! The Nicosia Pop Up Festival, organised annually ...
10 of the most kid-friendly dog breeds
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 ...
Wife of Mexico cartel chief El Chapo arrested on drug charges
The wife of Mexican drug cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was arrested and charged in the United States on Monday with helping her husband continue to run his drug ...
The Digital War: Facebook to restore Australian news pages after tweaks to media laws
Facebook said on Tuesday it will restore Australian news pages after negotiating changes with the government to a proposed law that forces tech giants to pay for media content displayed ...
Coronavirus: 12,296 checks, 102 booked
Police booked 101 individuals and one establishment for flouting mandates to keep the coronavirus in check from 6am on Monday until 6am on Tuesday, carrying out a total of 12,296 checks.
Most ...
How to make an abstract collage
Hey kids, in this video, Jonathan Ogden of the Set Sail YouTube channel discusses the art of abstract collage, photomontage and digital art, and gives you a brief history of ...
Alpha Bank sells €10.8bn in non-performing loans
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Calling the bottom on Greek banks has been a triumph of optimism over experience. Still, there is reason to believe that €1.2 billion euro Alpha Bank, in which US investor ...