Men arrested over Paphos grenade attack released
The two people arrested on Wednesday as part of an investigation into Tuesday’s hand-grenade attack at a residential home in Paphos have been released.
Further investigations are ongoing, with ...
How to make moreish, delectable Pad Thai noodles
Pad thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish, commonly served as a street food and at most restaurants in Thailand, as part of the country’s cuisine. It is typically ...
Connecting Cypriots across communities to honour the lives of friends and family who have passed
A new portal, Ourbeloved.cy was developed by a team of experts in state-of-the-art applications to help bereaved families and their relatives share funeral announcements and memorials in accordance with ...
Researchers urge delay in administering Pfizer vaccine’s second dose
Two Canada-based researchers on Wednesday urged governments to delay administering the second dose of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine, which they said had an efficacy of 92.6% after the first dose, ...
Post to France, Germany, Italy back to normal
The postal services announced on Thursday deliveries to European countries are back up and running after a short suspension.
Deliveries to France, Germany and Italy had been temporarily suspended on ...
Plant of the week: Plant used to lessen bruises, sprains and freckles
Name: Solomon’s Seal (Polygonum multiflorum)
Otherwise known as: Lady’s seal, St Mary’s seal
Habitat: A perennial member of the Liliaceae family growing to about 40cm in light ...
Proposed Champions League changes dilute sporting merit: Wenger
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said UEFA’s proposed changes to the Champions League do not respect the “sporting merit” of Europe’s elite club competition.
UEFA’s plans would ...
Father knows nest: the fast and furious parenting of peregrine falcons
Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals in the world: When in hot pursuit of a pigeon or other bird to pluck from midair they can reach 240 miles per hour – faster ...
Osaka ends Williams’ record bid to reach Melbourne final
Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in a storm of power hitting on Thursday, humbling the American great 6-3 6-4 to reach her ...
What to do if your dog develops foot lesions
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 ...
FKA Twigs details alleged abuse by Shia LaBeouf
In her first interview since filing a civil lawsuit, FKA Twigs opened up to Entertainment News about enduring domestic violence from former boyfriend Shia LaBeouf.
Among the details shared by ...
New Permanent Representative of Cyprus to UN presents his credentials
The new Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, presented his credentials to the Secretariat on Wednesday via the UN e-credentials system.
He is set to present his ...
Solskjaer banking on strikers to fire heading into Sociedad test
– Manchester United’s strikers have not scored enough goals this season and they must start firing if the club are to find an extra edge in matches, manager Ole Gunnar ...
The secret helping car companies stay profitable
Platform sharing has become increasingly popular in recent years, as manufacturers look to cut costs and stay competitive. VW are doing it, BMW are doing it, as are most US ...
TEDxYouth@Engomi encouraging us to Think Deep
Inspiring speeches, performances and eye-opening talks are what TED events are all about. By now, the whole world knows about TED talks. Coming to the island next month is a ...
High number of people with disabilities face financial problems
Cyprus has one of the highest percentage of adults with a disability who face financial difficulties among EU countries, Eurostat reported on Thursday.
In 2019, 26.1 per cent of adults in the ...
Man arrested with large amount of pesticides
A 66-year-old man has been remanded for four days in connection with the possession of a large amount of pesticides and refrigerant gas cylinders on Wednesday.
Police officers stopped the ...
Coronavirus: 93 booked for breaking measures
Police conducted 8,302 checks for violations of coronavirus protocols during 24 hours from Wednesday until Thursday and booked 93 individuals, including one business owner, for breaching measures in place to contain the spread ...
Snow and ice remain on mountain roads
Police on Thursday warned drivers to be careful, drive at low speed and keep a distance from other vehicles in the mountains due to snow and ice on the roads.
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Covid-19 response drives $24tn surge in global debt: IIF
The Covid-19 pandemic has added $24 trillion to the global debt mountain over the last year a new study has shown, leaving it at a record $281 trillion and the worldwide debt-to-GDP ...
Cypriot businesses with online sales up 211% in 5 years
A recent study conducted by CyStat has shown the digital economy in Cyprus to be growing rapidly.
The number of people searching for information about products or services has grown ...
Freeze streches for sixth day, more dark days ahead Texans warned
Texas officials warned of “disasters within the disaster” of historic cold weather that left millions without heat for a third day on Wednesday, telling residents to prepare for energy to ...
‘Brexit’ companies shift to the Netherlands as uncertainty persists
The flow of businesses moving to the Netherlands because of Brexit remained strong in 2020, even though foreign investment fell by a quarter as the coronavirus pandemic hit, the Netherlands Foreign ...
The Digital War: Facebook news goes dark in Australia (Updated)
Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook Inc pages on Thursday after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise and dramatic escalation of a ...