Back to the drawing board on VAT rates for first homes
Faced with pushback from MPs and building industry stakeholders, the government on Monday agreed to -again – rethink parts of a bill providing for reduced VAT on first homes.
The matter ...
Tornado kills one, injures 10 in Netherlands
A tornado in the south of the Netherlands has killed one person and injured at least 10 others, regional emergency services officials said on Monday.
“That is the current situation,” Zeeland ...
Prisons attempting to resolve cell-phone usage by inmates since last year
The ongoing fiasco at the central prisons currently under investigation has raised the issue of cell phones within the facility, their use by inmates and the means employed to counter ...
June precipitation 110 per cent of monthly average so far
Rainfall so far in June was ten per cent over the average for the month in the government-controlled areas, the meteorology department said on Monday.
According to the data, the ...
Cech to leave role as Chelsea’s technical and performance advisor
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will step down from his role as technical and performance advisor at the end of June, the Premier League club said on Monday, the latest ...
Afghanistan earthquake survivors unsafe as aftershocks continue
Aftershocks continue to be felt in the area hit by a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan last week and the area remains unsafe for survivors, a senior Afghan official said on ...
Indoor Stylist: Le Plaza Del Mar’s latest luxury retail store
Le Plaza Del Mar, Limassol’s ultimate luxury retail destination, located at the ground floor of Limassol Del Mar, has welcomed new retail tenant Indoor Stylist.
The latest store includes ...
Batch of frozen chicken burgers found to contain salmonella
A batch of frozen chicken burgers was withdrawn from the market after they were found to contain salmonella bacteria, the health services announced on Monday.
The product is sold by ...
How to shine in sequins and metallics this summer
By Sam Wylie-Harris
With summer party season in full swing, adding a bit of glitz to your outfit is a sure-fire way to make a statement.
While sparkles were once ...
Two types of USB hub withdrawn from the EU market
USB HUB SELF IMPORT AGENCIES and USB HUB Gembird, made in China, were withdrawn from the market because they are made in a way that does not meet standards essential ...
Russia, rejecting default, tells investors to go to western financial agents
Russia rejected claims on Monday that is had defaulted on its external debt for the first time in more than a century, telling investors to go to Western financial agents ...
Trust between the two sides ‘at a low point’ UN official says
Trust between the two sides in Cyprus is at a low point and without rebuilding it, it will be difficult to move forward with the political process, a UN official ...
Gnox (GNOX) manages to gain 63% despite volatile market situation, Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) holders remain bullish
Not all crypto projects are created equal. Due to the nature of DeFi (decentralised finance), namely it being trustless and permissionless, the sphere is replete with bad actors. Many developers ...
Go-slow Turkey unlikely to reach Nordics deal at NATO meet
A NATO summit this week is unlikely to see a breakthrough to overcome Turkey‘s opposition to Sweden and Finland’s membership bids as Ankara takes an unrushed approach to ...
G7 to stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’ (Updated)
The Group of Seven club of wealthy nations on Monday vowed to stand with Ukraine “for as long as it takes”, promising to tighten the squeeze on Russia’s finances ...
Bi-communal musical dialogue for peace
Stuck in between a state of peace and conflict, a new local initiative aims to initiate peacebuilding through the use of music. Bi-ComMusic is a project funded by the Davis ...
Wimbledon open for business, not quite as usual
The world’s most famous queue began streaming into the All England Club on Monday as the gates opened at the start of the 135th edition of the Wimbledon championships.
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Boat carrying irregular migrants spotted off Limassol, moves on of own volition (Updated)
A boat carrying irregular migrants was spotted in the sea area west of Limassol on Monday morning.
The incident was confirmed by the British Bases of Akrotiri which was monitoring ...
Food export bans, from India to Argentina, risk fueling inflation
It only took 24 hours last month for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in India – the world’s second-largest producer of wheat – to shelve its plans to “feed the world”.
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Feeling the elements on the skin
Publicly baring one’s bottom is illegal in Cyprus. But that’s not stopping the island’s dedicated nudists from finding a spot to sunbathe finds ALIX NORMAN
“Taking it ...
Coronavirus: Fourth doses available for over 60s and eligible groups
The fourth dose of the Covid vaccine is now being administered through walk-in vaccination centres operating in all districts.
The booster is optional, The ministry of health said on Monday.
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Fisheries department issues advisory about turtle sightings
Given recent reports from the public about turtle sightings in shallow waters around the coast, the fisheries department said on Monday it was normal and no reason for concern.
“During ...
Frezyderm’s On The Move sunscreen mist a summer must
An active daily life demands a high level of skin protection, especially during hot summer months. Providing the solution is Frezyderm’s new Sun Screen On the Move spray, applicable ...
A cu(l)t above the rest
Documentaries about extreme ways of life can be a fascinating, if troubling, watch says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES
Cults and religious extremism fascinate me. I know, not the healthiest of obsessions, but ...