Taking being happy seriously
Today is International Day of Happiness. But how has our happiness changed over two years of the pandemic asks ALIX NORMAN. And what can we do to be happier?
Happiness ...
Ukraine war opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster its alliance with Washington amid ...
Zelenskiy says Russia wages ‘terror’, Mariupol says thousands deported
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia’s siege of the port city of Mariupol was “a terror that will be remembered for centuries to come”, while local authorities said thousands ...
Protect refugees but keep them local
The Syrian and Ukraine crises have highlighted the flaws in the current refugee protection system
Like the Syrian refugee crisis, the current displacement of people caused by the war in ...
Cyprus’ role in East Med gas supply currently stuck in politics
The past week has seen a great deal of chatter on the shifting energy map in light of the Ukraine crisis, potentially bringing the fractious eastern Mediterranean gas reserves – along ...
Our View: Time for Cyprus to be realistic about a role in energy supply
Russia’s war in Ukraine, now in its fourth week, appears to have boosted the importance of the Eastern Mediterranean’s natural gas deposits. The EU has resolved to end ...
Why are Bitcoins valuable?
Bitcoin is a digital currency and is considered an alternative to fiat money controlled by a central bank. However, fiat money is valuable because it’s issued by a specific ...
Important Cryptocurrencies to consider (other than Bitcoin)
Bitcoin might have been the trendsetter for cryptocurrencies focused on a decentralized network, but it isn’t the only one. However, it’s now the standard for crypto and has ...
Cyprus slips on world ‘happiness index’
The World Happiness Report ranked the Republic of Cyprus at 41 out 146 nations and territories, slipping slightly since the last report but ahead of its neighbours such as Greece, Turkey, and ...
Coronavirus: One death, 3,347 new cases of Covid on Saturday (updated)
One person was reported to have died from coronavirus on Saturday as the ministry of health recorded 3,347 new cases.
The death refers to an 86-year-old woman who died on Saturday, ...
Over 2,500 building permits issued under new procedure
More than 2,500 building permits have been issued under the new, fast-track procedure since it was implemented in October 2021, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Saturday addressing the 29th General Assembly ...
Zelenskiy tells Russia to hold peace talks now or suffer for generations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Saturday for comprehensive peace talks with Moscow and also urged Switzerland to do more to crack down on wealthy Russian oligarchs who he said ...
Ferrari’s Leclerc takes first pole of the F1 season
Charles Leclerc heralded a return to form for Italian team Ferrari by seizing a stunning pole position on Saturday for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.
The Monegasque lit up ...
Brexit shows Britons love freedom in same way as Ukrainians, Johnson says
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that Brexit showed British people loved freedom in the same way as Ukrainians fighting Russia’s invasion, comments that were branded tasteless by ...
Russia ridicules idea that cosmonauts wore yellow in support of Ukraine
Russia’s space agency on Saturday dismissed Western media reports suggesting Russian cosmonauts joining the International Space Station (ISS) had chosen to wear yellow suits with a blue trim in ...
Nicosia communities say they have been abandoned by the state
Twelve Nicosia communities have sent a letter to the president denouncing the relocation of an asphalt plant to their the area which, they said, is already host to polluting industries.
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Saka strike enough to earn Arsenal win at Villa
Fourth-placed Arsenal opened up a four-point gap over Manchester United, one place below, in the Premier League standings after Bukayo Saka’s first-half strike earned them a 1-0 victory at ...
Playmobil exhibition revisits Greek history
Continuing its celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is hosting the exhibition 1821 Differently. And indeed, this upcoming exhibition addresses the ...
China reports first Covid deaths in over a year
Mainland China reported its first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year on Saturday, according to a post on the National Health Commission’s website that said two people died ...
A minute with Elsie Hadjipavli Herbal skincare formulator, herbalist
Where do you live?
Kalavasos with Zenonas (partner) Narou (dog) and Smol (cat)
What did you have for breakfast?
Vegetable soup with a poached egg
Describe your perfect day
With ...
Bus unions suspend strike after talks with ministry (update 2)
Cyprus public transport employees suspended their indefinite strike on Saturday, a day after it was announced, following an agreement with the company to retain 36 employees who were recently told they ...
Coronavirus: Free testing sites on Sunday for eligible groups
A total of 63 rapid testing sites will be operated by the ministry of health on Sunday, offering free tests to those who belong to eligible groups.
These include minors, the ...
Female farmers ‘show the way to create new life’
Female farmers “show the way to create new life”, Environment Commissioner Klelia Vassiliou said on Saturday after she participated in an event in Emba in honour of ten women involved ...
Remand after electronics company duped out of multiple devices
A 40-year-old man was remanded for seven days on Saturday as one of the suspects who scammed a Nicosia electronics company out of over €65,000 worth of devices in the last ...