Haka is in our DNA, says All Blacks coach as Marler apologises
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson defended his team’s pre-match haka after England prop Joe Marler stoked up the tension ahead of Saturday’s Twickenham clash by saying it was “...
New map of Britain traces abolitionists who crossed the Atlantic to end slavery
A British heritage organisation has launched a project to tell the forgotten story of 19th century Black American abolitionists who raised their voices against racism and slavery.
The Missing Pieces ...
Hope for Children reports 330 cases of child sexual violence
From the beginning of the year until October, the Hope for Children CRC Policy Centre received 330 reports of sexual violence, the organisation announced on Friday.
Launching a campaign called ‘19 days ...
Police seize phone, drugs in contraband check at Nicosia prison
Police officers on Friday discovered an improvised package containing a mobile phone and a small quantity of drugs during routine checks conducted at the Nicosia central prison on people seeking ...
Banning mobiles in schools aims to boost education, minister says
Banning mobile phone use during school hours is intended to promote education and encourage creative use of break times, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday, the first day of ...
Govt recommends relatives of vulnerable people get Covid-19 vaccine
The health ministry on Friday said it recommends that the relatives of vulnerable people get vaccinated against both Covid-19 and influenza ahead of the coming winter.
It said that relatives ...
Ceasefire hopes fade as Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon
Prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and its foes Hamas and Hezbollah ran aground on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 64 people in the Gaza Strip, according to medics ...
How a Cypriot helps to foster business ties with China
The Cyprus Mail speaks with Paschalis Nicolaou, a multilingual specialist in international business with extensive experience as a China market consultant.
With fluency in Mandarin and a strong foundation in ...
Eight killed in Serbian railway station roof collapse
Eight people were killed and two hospitalised on Friday when the roof of a railway station in the Serbian town of Novi Sad collapsed, interior minister Ivica Dacic said in ...
Verstappen’s driving same as in 2021 title battle, says Hamilton
Max Verstappen’s driving style has been heavily criticised of late but Lewis Hamilton said little had changed since they fought for the title down to the last lap of ...
Russia says it is unhappy with Turkish arms supplies to Ukraine
Russia is “surprised” that Turkey continues to supply Ukraine with weapons while trying to act as a mediator in the conflict between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ...
Breaking the deadlock: Will Hollywood stop relying on remakes?
In 2024, the top ten highest-grossing releases in the world did not include a single original movie. Sequels, prequels, and reimagining famous stories took all the spots. Many viewers complain about ...
A minute with Kyriakos S Kyriakou, Blogger
Where do you live?I live alone in Nicosia.
What did you have for breakfast?Porridge with almond milk, chia seeds, walnuts, banana.
Describe your perfect dayRise in the morning, ...
Footballer in north given lifetime ban after kicking referee in head
A footballer in the north was handed a lifetime ban on Friday after having kicked a referee in the head during a match last weekend.
Hasan Cagakan Caka, 26, who played ...
These 4 Cryptocurrencies are primed for a strong November
As the crypto market gains momentum, four key players are capturing attention for a potential surge this November: Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Rexas Finance (RXS). Each ...
Athens blast caused by home-made bomb, guerrillas suspected
A deadly explosion in an Athens apartment on Thursday was caused by a home-made bomb and authorities suspect it could be linked to local guerrilla groups, police and Greek officials ...
Companies boost social and climate reporting amid ESG backlash
Many US companies have stepped up reporting on environmental and social matters in recent years even with sustained pressure from conservative politicians, data reviewed by Reuters shows.
The trend shows ...
Keve condemns attacks on migrant delivery drivers
Cyprus’ chamber of commerce (Keve) on Friday condemned the attacks against migrant delivery drivers “whose health and safety are at risk.”
It charged the phenomenon as unacceptable, and outside of ...
Man arrested for robbing a series of pubs and beach bars
A 22-year-old man appeared in court in Paralimni on Friday, accused of having committed a string of burglaries and thefts from pubs and beach bars in Paralimni and Ayia Napa.
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Protest in Limassol over children’s shelter
Residents of Limassol’s Amathounda area were set to protest on Friday against a children’s shelter they say will impact their quality of life.
In response, the deputy welfare ...
Spain flood death toll hits 205 as Valencia opens temporary morgue
Spanish rescuers opened a temporary morgue in a convention centre and battled to reach areas still cut off on Friday as the death toll from catastrophic floods rose to 205 people ...
‘North Korea will back Russia until victory in Ukraine’
North Korea will back Russia until it achieves victory in the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said on Friday at talks in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei ...
TV shows we love: The Menendez Brothers
Do you watch a docudrama and spend half your time Googling to see how much of it was true? Perhaps with this in mind, a couple of weeks after Monsters: ...
Purpose Communications charts top 20 PR trends for 2025
As Purpose Communications publishes its third annual PR trends report, it’s clear the landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. New technologies and shifting societal expectations are reshaping strategies, ...