How to make your own DIY canvas grocery bags
Efforts to phase out single-use plastics are escalating all over the world, and one of the chief items in the eco crosshairs are the plastic bags that were once a ...
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Eight nutritious drinks to reset after a feast or blowout
After Sunday’s Easter blow-out, when many of us broke the Lenten fast with a traditional feast packed with grains, dairy and souvla, we may be in mind to go ...
The epic metamorphosis of the Hercules beetle
The Hercules beetle is one of the largest flying insects in the world, and in this astonishing National Geographic video, we watch it go from larva to giant, before our ...
How one 10-year-old raised $250,000 online for charity
Hey kids… meet the amazing Rui Jie. She’s only 10 years old, but, with a little help from her dad Anthony, this Singaporean primary school student managed to raise S$250,000 ...
Unique sleep cycles: why our dogs nap so much
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 ...
Wisecracking lovebirds: how Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher knew each was the one
When actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher bonded, poking fun at guest celebrities at a party… a wisecracking love story began that ended in a union still going strong, ...
Waters of renewal: Rome’s fountains wait for new visitors
In this video, we walk through Rome to explore its many beautiful fountains and aqueducts, absorbing the role they played in the ancient metropolis’ struggles with enemies, its engineering innovations, ...
Smart traffic lights: how A.I. may offer congestion solution
While the world struggles to shift from petrol to electric vehicles, efforts to reclaim the economically costly hours of congestion, and cut down on accidents and CO2 emissions resulting from ...
Remembering Greek American actress Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis, best known for her Oscar-winning film ‘Moonstruck’, has died at the age of 89. The news was broken on Saturday by her brother, Apollo Dukakis in a Facebook post.
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Cyprus: Revised National and Government Accounts, Estimates and Forecasts
By Les Manison
The Cyprus Statistical Service has released revised national and government accounts estimates for 2020. These estimates, which are still preliminary, indicate that the Cyprus economy performed somewhat worse ...
A minute with Nicolas Papadakis MP candidate for the Greens in Famagusta
Where do you live?
I live with my wife and three children
What did you have for breakfast?
I had an egg omelette, with fresh vegetables on the side
Describe ...
A moment of Easter contemplation: the monastery of Panagia tou Sinti
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
In an increasingly secular age, ...
Saving a family’s 300-year-old candle-making tradition
The art of making sacred candles has been passed down in Viviana Alávez’s family for 300 years. The craft nearly disappeared from Mexico’s Oaxacan village of Teotitlan del ...
‘Anything that involves breads, I am pretty much for’
“They’re both microbiological wonders,” James Morton says of two of his great loves: sourdough and beer brewing. “They’re both very scientific, very measured. And they’re both ways ...
Actors who are Hollywood royalty, but you never knew
Hollywood is full of celebrities’ children who have carved out an acting career in their own right, choosing to make their own way rather than relying on their mum’s ...
Brain-controlled computers are becoming a reality, but major hurdles remain
Imagine controlling your computer just by thinking. It sounds far-out, but real advances are happening on these so-called brain-computer interfaces. More researchers and companies are moving into the area. Yet ...
Trinkets and tiaras: how historically accurate are ‘Bridgerton’ costumes?
Enjoying the refined Regency era misadventures of ‘Bridgerton’? You’re not alone… season one of the hit Netflix series was apparently viewed by a record 82 million households around the world.
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Sustainable ceramics: how a potter recycles clay
In this video, potter Florian Gadsby shows us how he takes buckets of collected leftover clay trimmings to make new material for his future projects.
The process is surprisingly absorbing, ...
How Chinese medicine uses emotions to track organ health
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
How ‘soft robotics’ advances will end up saving lives
We already know that robots are likely to play an increasingly important role in our future, given the rapid advances of technology.
Yet, up to now, the design of robots ...
Tsoureki: how to make braided Greek Easter bread
As the island marks Good Friday, in this video, we learn a recipe for traditional braided Easter bread: tsoureki.
Tsoureki is a Greek paschal bread made from a sweet yeast ...
Botanical tulips and Darwin Hybrid tulips ideal for Cyprus
Planting Spring-blooming bulbs in Cyprus can be a bit of a gamble. The anticipated riot of colour that follows the planning and planting of Autumn-planted bulbs can turn out to ...
How to prevent mould and mildew in your washing machine
Our faithful washing machine keeps our clothes clean and fragrant, but every once in awhile – once a month is recommended – the trusty appliance needs some tender loving care of its ...
Lady Gaga dognappers arrested, LA gang members among suspects
Five people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of pop star Lady Gaga’s dog walker Ryan Fisher, and the theft of her two French bulldogs in February.
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