Upcoming artist’s talk and exhibition
The CYENS Thinker Maker Space in Nicosia contributes to the local creative agenda this March by presenting a talk by its artist in residency Leontios Toumpouris. Leading up to his ...
First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
A US patient with leukemia has become the first woman and the third person to date to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor ...
First Turkish Cypriot company applies to export halloumi to EU
The first application by a Turkish Cypriot company to the Bureau Veritas to export halloumi to the European market was filed last week, it emerged on Wednesday.
The European Commission ...
Gloves and clothing found as remands renewed over businessman’s murder
The bodyguards of murdered Turkish Cypriot businessman Halil Falyali, who were arrested earlier this week, were remanded for a further eight days on Wednesday.
Police have reportedly interrogated close to 100 ...
Over 300 migrants spotted off coast in the north
The Turkish coast guard arrested 334 migrants spotted off the coast in the north, Turkish Cypriot media reported on Wednesday.
Citing newspaper Kibris Postasi, the PIO said that the migrants were ...
Shark kills swimmer in Sydney’s first fatal attack since 1963
A shark killed a swimmer off a Sydney beach on Wednesday in the city’s first fatal attack in nearly 60 years, causing “catastrophic injuries”, police and ambulance services said.
Witnesses ...
Russia’s military build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West
There is a growing Russian military presence at Ukraine‘s borders, Western countries warned on Wednesday, as Estonia said battle groups were moving ahead of a likely attack to occupy “...
Limassol residents demonstrate as only bank is shuttered
Residents of Limassol’s Ayios Athanasios municipality protested on Wednesday against a Hellenic Bank decision to close its last branch in the area.
Mayor Marinos Kyriakou said residents were frustrated ...
Epic hailed Best Mobile Network in Test third year in a row
International independent measurements organisation umlaut has recognised Epic’s network as Best Mobile Network in Test for the third year running. The award maintains Epic’s pole position as the ...
Relatives of woman who died suddenly demonstrate outside hospital (updated)
A second post-mortem on the body of a 33-year-old mother came back inconclusive on Wednesday as a peaceful demonstration took place outside the accident and emergency department of Larnaca general ...
Oldest pub in the UK closes its doors after 1,229 years
Pub Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, which is said to be the oldest in the United Kingdom, is closing due to financial difficulties after 1,229 years of operation.
The managers of the ...
Police force builds up its smart fleet
The police have procured 96 new vehicles, most of which are ‘smart vehicles’, 42 of which are connected to the ANPR system and another nine are ‘stealth’ cars, which will not be ...
TV Shows we love: Manifest by Eleni Philippou
Imagine the airplane your loved ones are in suddenly and mysteriously disappears mid-air. Or perhaps you don’t want to imagine. Now picture that five years later, as you are ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for eligible groups on Thursday
A total of 37 free rapid testing sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Thursday, the health ministry announced.
In addition to any medical certificates exempting them from ...
Two jailed for seven and eight years for cocaine trafficking
Two men aged 57 and 22 were on Wednesday jailed for eight and seven years respectively after being found guilty of possessing and trafficking half a kilo of cocaine.
The two were ...
Coronavirus: Covid advisors say measures will change gradually (updated)
This week’s shift in the government’s stance towards the unvaccinated – lifting a total ban on their entry to many areas – has irked some, while others have criticised increased ...
Man City refuse to get carried away after thumping win in Lisbon
Manchester City were keeping their feet firmly on the ground after making an emphatic Champions League statement with a stunning 5-0 win over Sporting Lisbon.
The Premier League leaders were ...
Defence minister calls Austria a ‘great ally’ (updated)
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides called Austria “a great ally” on Wednesday during the visit of the country’s Federal Minister of Defence Klaudia Tanner, who he thanked for its long-standing ...
Scotland to offer Covid vaccines to all 5-11 year olds
Scotland will offer COVID-19 vaccines to all 5-11 year olds, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Wednesday, accepting advice received from British vaccine advisers.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and ...
Luxury cedar cider humidor and its benefits
To preserve your cigars, the use of a cigar cellar is essential. Why do you need a cigar box for that?
Cigars need proper humidity when storing. The quality of ...
Change is inevitable
THE WAY THINGS ARE
By Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
Teens rush to grow up, the old often long for past youth and decisions we’d alter if we could. Inbetween years ...
EV startups hunt for an edge as big automakers roll out vans and trucks
As traditional automakers prepare to churn out electric vans and trucks, startups are focused more than ever on finding a competitive or technological edge to stay on the road once ...
Pochettino revels in Mbappe magic as PSG edge Real
Paris St Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with his team’s performance as they beat Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16, first leg on Tuesday, but had a ...
Sony’s new AI beats humans in Gran Turismo racing game
Sony (6758.T) said on Wednesday it has created an artificial intelligence agent called Gran Turismo Sophy (GT Sophy) that was able to beat world’s best drivers of the PlayStation ...