Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza – WHO
More people could die from disease than from bombings in the Gaza Strip if its health system is not repaired, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, warning of ...
Five scholarships on offer for potential young farmers
The ministry of agriculture announced on Tuesday it will be awarding five scholarships to newly admitted students in the 2023/24 academic year, in a bid to get more young people involved ...
In row over Parthenon sculptures, Greece says Britain showing ‘lack of respect’
Greece’s government on Tuesday accused Britain of showing “a lack of respect” by abruptly cancelling a meeting between their leaders at short notice in a dispute over ancient Greek ...
Israel, Hamas abide by truce, discuss further extensions
Israeli forces and Hamas fighters held their fire beyond the original deadline of a truce on Tuesday, extended at the last minute by at least two days to let more ...
Monetary policy has to stay the course, Bundesbank head says during Cyprus visit
CBC governor Constantinos Herodotou on Tuesday underscored the evolving European economy’s nuances and the impacts of prevailing monetary policies, during a conference hosted by the Central Bank of Cyprus ...
Ronaldo tells ref to overturn penalty he won in Asian Champions League
Al-Nassr said their forward Cristiano Ronaldo “showed a great deal of sportsmanship” after he urged the referee in Monday’s Asian Champions League game against Persepolis to reverse a penalty ...
Technology could help end abuse of disabled parking
Nicosia municipality on Tuesday announced that as part of its efforts to develop an integrated programme to provide quality parking services to people with disabilities, it will be offering 30 free ...
US urges Israel to avoid civilian displacements in any south Gaza offensive
The US is asking Israel to take greater care to protect civilians and limit damage to infrastructure if it launches an offensive in southern Gaza to avoid further displacements that ...
Pulling up a chair to Cyprus craft
A simple piece of furniture is testament to the island’s cultural heritage. Paul Lambis speaks to one woman involved in keeping a tradition going
The mediaeval villages of Cyprus ...
Two new schemes to compensate farmers after wildfires
The government on Tuesday announced two schemes to compensate farmers in Limassol district for damage to their property and crops during the fires that raged this August and September.
Both ...
Online Foody Riders Academy upskills its delivery team
With the safety of its delivery riders at its core and an overall belief in fostering a culture of safety among its fleet, Foody has created the Riders Academy. This ...
Deal-hunters on track to spend record $12 bln in US Cyber Monday shopping spree
Spending online on Cyber Monday is set to exceed $12 billion, a record, as bargain hunters snap up deals on items including Barbie dolls, Lego sets, headphones and smart watches, according ...
France reports bird flu on turkey farm as disease spreads in Europe
France has detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu virus on a turkey farm in the northwest of the country, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, as a seasonal ...
Algorand (ALGO) staking and Cardano (ADA) gains popularity with investors, Meme Moguls (MGLS) surges
Both Algorand and Cardano have shown an uptick in price and adoption recently. Meme Moguls is a new project that has a lot of potential, with experts predicting a 100x ...
Win 10K-euro travel prize in Nicosia Mall’s competition
With the support of Bank of Cyprus (BoC), an incredible competition is running at Nicosia Mall, offering a top prize of a 10,000-euro-worth travel voucher!
To claim it, all you ...
German authorities urge people to stay home amid deadly winter weather
Authorities in western Germany on Tuesday urged residents to stay home, warning of life-threatening danger, after a burst of winter weather led to hazardous roads, leaving two people dead.
The ...
BoE leads central bank chorus on need for restrictive policy
A top UK central banker on Tuesday emphasised that monetary policy would need to be “restrictive” for some time to defeat inflation, a message echoed by fellow policymakers from Australia ...
Blood donation for Palestinians
The Palestinian embassy is organising a blood donation on Wednesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, according to a decision of the UN General Assembly.
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South Korea’s canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
By Minwoo Park and Daewoung Kim
LEAs South Korea moves to ban eating dog meat, many of those involved in the centuries-old controversial practice are fighting to keep it legal.
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MPs’ gifts include football tickets, stroopwafels and a lot of booze
Tickets to a World Cup football match, stroopwafels, a jaffa brownie and a €300 porcelain vase were among the gifts in the last twelve months declared by just six MPs.
The ...
French warship docks in Egypt, could treat Gaza children this week
The French helicopter carrier Dixmude has docked in Egypt and could start treating wounded children from Gaza later this week, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, as Western powers ...
Cryptoverse: ‘Layer two’ tokens enjoy new life as bitcoin soars
It’s next-level stuff.
“Layer 2” cryptocurrencies native to projects built on top of “layer 1” blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum – have found a new lease of life after a year ...
Akamas bones confirmed as British permanent resident
The human bones found in Akamas earlier this month belonged to a British man who resided permanently in Cyprus.
Police operations chief Michalis Nicolaou told the Cyprus News Agency that ...
Wolves manager O’Neil losing faith in VAR
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O’Neil has always been a fan of VAR but on Monday he joined the growing chorus of coaches complaining about the review system after his ...