Implications for Cyprus from Turkey’s volte face over Israel
Turkey, Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean
With the clock ticking down to Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, a host of regional countries have ...
Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account, cites ‘incitement of violence’ risk
Twitter Inc said on Friday that it has permanently suspended U.S. President Donald Trump‘s account due to the risk of further incitement of violence following the storming of ...
AG’s office will decide if soldier’s remains can be sent to Greece
The attorney-general’s office will respond on Monday whether it will allow part of the remains of the 26-year-old soldier exhumed last month to be transported in Greece for further ...
Trump to blame for death of woman trampled in Capitol riot, family member says
The brother-in-law of a woman killed during Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol by a mob seeking to overturn President Donald Trump’s election loss said he blames ...
As impeachment looms, Pelosi urges military to keep Trump from nuclear codes
As Democrats in the House of Representatives on Friday prepared to impeach President Donald Trump again if he does not step down, their leader Nancy Pelosi spoke to the top ...
Coronavirus: one death and 466 new cases announced on Friday (Updated)
The health services on Friday announced one death from Covid and 466 new cases.
The cases include 216 people found positive from rapid tests and the remainder from PCR.
According to a ...
Greece extends some Covid lockdown curbs until Jan 18
Greece on Friday extended some lockdown curbs to contain the spread of the coronavirus until Jan. 18, Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias said in a televised briefing.
The country, in ...
UK sees record daily Covid deaths, London hospitals on brink
The United Kingdom recorded its highest daily death toll on Friday since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as London declared a major incident, warning that its hospitals were at ...
Managing under pressure makes Chelsea job more exciting, says Lampard
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his team’s recent poor run of results makes his job at Stamford Bridge more exciting and gives him an opportunity to learn more about ...
Coronavirus: where to get tested on Saturday
The ministry of health has announced the testing sites for Saturday as follows:
District
Sampling points
Hours
Limassol
Grigori Afxentiou Square – Dioikitirio
8.30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parking at Sigma ...
Coronavirus: police to file case with AG’s office after funeral allegedly violated decrees
Police will submit a criminal case file to the attorney general’s office concerning the funeral of a coronavirus patient which was attended by more than the allowed maximum of ...
State treasurer steps down from public audit oversight board
State treasurer Rea Georgiou has resigned from her position as the president of the Public Audit Oversight Board after the attorney general’s office cited conflict of interest.
The Public ...
Denmark developing digital Covid-19 ‘vaccine passport’
Denmark is developing a digital “vaccine passport” for people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine, a move that may enable them to travel to countries where such documentation is required ...
Coronavirus: complaints that individuals jumped vaccine queue to be investigated
The health ministry will investigate complaints that people in non-priority groups jumped the queue for vaccinations, minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Friday.
The statement follows complaints by organised patients, among ...
Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt
Aston Villa’s FA Cup third round tie at home to Liverpool on Friday will go ahead as planned but Wednesday’s Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur is in ...
EU gives go ahead to extract more shots from each Pfizer vaccine vial
Europe’s medicines regulator gave the go-ahead on Friday for an extra sixth dose to be extracted from Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine vials, increasing the number of available shots at a ...
Migrant boat turned away, given supplies
Police said on Friday that a boat with migrants was refused landing while 19 other Syrian refugees were picked up in Peristerona later in the day.
A boat with approximately 25 migrants ...
Come rain or shine: an epic 11,000km hike around the British coast
In this video, we follow photographer Quintin Lake on a superhuman hike, as he walks the coastline of Britain on foot, racking up an impressive 11,000 kilometres.
Along the way, he ...
Anastasiades to meet Lute Monday morning
President Nicos Anastasiades, will receive the special envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Jane Holl Lute, at the Presidential Palace on Monday morning, it was announced on Friday.
Lute is expected ...
Coronavirus: Q&A on new restrictions published, small shops also closing (Update 1)
The health ministry has published a Q&A on the new measures to contain the spread of coronavirus. These will come into force at 5.00 am on Sunday, January 10 and ...
What’s Eaten Where: Cuba
We’re beginning the year with Cuba – a place known for its intriguing new Year traditions. Eat 12 grapes at midnight, making a wish for each, and you’ll enjoy 12 months ...
FIFA to trial concussion substitutes at Club World Cup
FIFA will trial concussion substitutes at next month’s Club World Cup in Qatar, soccer’s world governing body said on Friday.
The decision comes after the game’s rule-making ...
How music can heal the brain
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life. Please consult with your doctor before making any significant changes in your health practices, diet and ...
China simulates possible Tokyo atmosphere to train athletes
China’s huge army of Olympic athletes are preparing behind closed doors for this year’s Tokyo Games, simulating the kind of atmosphere they might experience in Japan, the Xinhua ...