UK economy shrank record 11% in 2020, worst since 1709
Britain recorded its biggest fall in output in more than 300 years in 2020 when it faced the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a larger decline than any other ...
The world’s hottest chilli comes to Cyprus
A couple hand rearing plants and turning the produce into jams and sauces is about to take things up a notch. ALIX NORMAN gets a taste for something spicy
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Supporters of Pakistan’s former PM Khan vow to block his arrest
Supporters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan gathered outside his home on Monday to stop police arresting him on anti-terrorism charges related to a threat police say he made ...
Mitsotakis: Greece’s exit from enhanced EU scrutiny ends 12 years of pain
Greece’s exit over the weekend from the European Union’s so-called enhanced surveillance framework for its economy ends 12 years of pain and allows the country greater freedom in policy ...
Mary Plant’s exhibition Mythographies opens soon in Paphos
September is soon to arrive, bringing with it the return of artistic showcases as galleries and museums resume after their summer break. In Paphos, the retrospective exhibition of Mary Plant ...
‘Significant’ gas discovery in Cyprus’ block 6 (Updated)
Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni announced on Monday that it has made a significant gas discovery in the Cronos-1 well, located about 160 kilometres off the coast of Cyprus ...
Better call Jimmy McGill
As another giant of the streaming world comes to an end CONSTANTINO PSILLIDES on how it was done with style
WARNING: The article contains major spoilers for both the Breaking ...
French retailer Carrefour to freeze prices on 100 products to tackle inflation
French supermarket retailer Carrefour (CARR.PA) said it would freeze the prices on 100 of its products, in order to help French people tackle soaring inflation in the country.
Carrefour’s ...
Vodafone to sell Hungarian business for $1.8 bln
Britain’s Vodafone (VOD.L) will sell its Hungarian business for 715 billion forints ($1.8 billion) in cash, it said on Monday, in a deal that will create a locally-owned telecoms leader ...
Oil slumps on fears over economic slowdown, stronger dollar
Oil prices slumped on Monday, ending three days of gains, as investors were concerned aggressive US interest rate hikes will weaken the global economy and dent fuel demand while a ...
Violating the right of access
The right of access is attached to the property granted and its violation constitutes trespass
The right of access granted through a neighbouring to an enclaved property is an easement ...
Uniglo (GLO), Binance Coin (BNB), and Pancakeswap (CAKE) are top picks for new investors
With Uniglo (GLO), Binance Coin (BNB), and Pancakeswap (CAKE) all being top cryptos, it’s no surprise that investors’ sentiments are high. These assets are seen as solutions that will ...
Audit office report into golden passports says public ‘lost millions’ (Updated)
The citizenship by investment scheme remained “fragile until the end”, resulting in the loss of millions in public revenue, the Audit Office said on Monday as it published its report ...
Disy leader faces criticism for trip to DRC to discuss migration (Updated)
Disy leader and presidential candidate Averof Neophytou is due to hold talks with government representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) about migration flows to Cyprus after he travelled ...
Fast internet connectivity at low level in Cyprus
Cyprus has the second lowest coverage of very high-capacity fixed connections (VHCN) in the EU, after Greece, information released by Eurostat on Monday showed.
Fast internet connectivity in Cyprus stood ...
Australia’s Qantas apologises to customers for operational problems
Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX) will offer A$50 ($34) vouchers, loyalty status extensions and lounge passes to frequent flyers to apologise for a rise in delays, cancellations, lost baggage and staffing ...
Iran says US delaying revival of 2015 deal, prisoner swap is unrelated
Iran accused the United States on Monday of “procrastinating” in indirect talks aimed at reinstating Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal, and said a prisoner swap with Washington was not linked to ...
5 drugs that changed the world – and what went wrong
By Philippa Martyr
It’s hard to measure the impact of any one drug on world history. But here are five drugs we can safely say made a huge difference ...
Dali mayor threatens legal action over asphalt plan
Dali mayor Leontios Kallenos said on Monday he was ready to take legal action due to the delay over the relocation of the area’s asphalt plant to Mitsero.
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Turkish automotive production climbs 37.4 per cent in July
Production in Turkey’s automotive sector jumped 37.4 per cent year-on-year in July to 93,659 vehicles, with exports climbing 16.2 per cent to 59,596, the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) said on Monday.
Automotive production ...
Tourists arrested for disorderly behaviour while drunk
Two people aged 28 and 30 were arrested on Sunday just after 9pm at a beach bar in Paphos for causing a disturbance in a public place while under the influence of ...
‘Myths’ about Akamas must be exposed, says Ineia community leader
Not a single one of Ineia’s demands for modifications to the Akamas plan has been respected, community leader Yiangos Tsivicos said on Monday, adding that myths about the region ...
Man Utd crisis will not sway Liverpool, says Fabinho
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho said crisis-hit Manchester United should expect no favours from their opponents when the two sides meet in a Premier League clash later on Monday.
United have come ...
China’s scorching southwest extends power curbs as drought, heatwave linger
China’s scorched southwestern regions extended curbs on power consumption on Monday as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand during a long drought and heatwave.
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