Welfare minister vows to cut red tape
The deputy ministry for social welfare aims to cut back on red tape, utilising automation and interoperability with other state services to reach people in need, rather than just check ...
UK office landlords may not see immediate threat from hybrid work
The hybrid working model may not be an immediate threat for British commercial landlords as corporate decisions on space requirements are taking longer than first thought, a Citigroup analyst said ...
Coronavirus: Where those eligible can get a free test on Wednesday
The health ministry has announced 23 rapid testing sites for Wednesday.
People need to present proof of identity to get tested, such as ID, passport, or driver’s licence.
The sites ...
End of furlough brings uncertainty for UK jobs and economy
More than a million British workers face an uncertain future this week as the UK becomes the world’s first big economy to wind up its COVID-19 jobs support scheme.
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Backstage beauty: amp up your make-up look
By Katie Wright
Perusing the faces of models on the autumn/winter catwalks, it feels like the make-up perfectly reflects the mood of the season right now – and don’t ...
Government set to introduce measures to encourage people to have families
The government is planning to roll out a series of actions aimed at reconciling work and family life to improve birth rates, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Tuesday, stressing ...
Fires in Limassol district under control (updated)
Fire fighters have contained two blazes in the Limassol district on Tuesday, one of them in heavy industrial zone in Ypsonas, the fire service said.
Four helicopters and six fire ...
James Bond suit, ‘Cast Away’ Wilson for sale in mega film prop auction
From Marty McFly’s hoverboard in “Back to the Future Part II” to a Stormtrooper Helmet worn in “Return of the Jedi”, a huge selection of movie memorabilia worth $7.5 million ...
Huawei: Innovating Nonstop for Faster Digitalization
Huawei’s annual flagship event for the global ICT industry – HUAWEI CONNECT 2021 – kicked off on Friday, September 23, 2021. Huawei Rotating Chairman Eric Xu opened the event with a keynote speech titled “...
PACE committee sending rapporteur to Cyprus for Famagusta report
Italian MP Piero Fassino is to visit Cyprus soon for his report on the return of Famagusta to its rightful owners after receiving the green light from the Committee on ...
Former England and Liverpool striker Roger Hunt dies aged 83
Liverpool’s record league goalscorer Roger Hunt has died aged 83, the club have announced.
Hunt, who was also part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning line-up, scored an unrivalled 244 league goals ...
From Paphos to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between
PAUL LAMBIS meets a local singer songwriter most notably known for appearing on The Voice Greece, but who did not stop there
In 2014, a jazz-pop singer-songwriter from Paphos stepped into ...
Larnaca joins forces with UCy to address climate change
Larnaca municipality and the water (SYL) and sewerage Board (SAL) on Tuesday, memoranda of cooperation with the University of Cyprus’ KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence aimed at the ...
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle (updated)
A 59-year-old woman is in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital after she was hit by a car on Tuesday morning, police told the Cyprus Mail.
The woman was crossing ...
Ledra Palace: More than a hotel
“The Ledra Palace Hotel,” say the organisers of an upcoming lecture, “served as architectural proof of the modern aspirations of the late colonial era. Its construction detailing proved technical capabilities; ...
Nouris presses for more EU support on migration issue (updated)
Inability to exercise effective control of the green line due to its length is the most serious problem Cyprus faces as regards migratory flows, the largest among all member states, ...
Man remanded for threatening pharmacist, failing to pay for medicine
A 55-year-old man was remanded in police custody for two days on Tuesday by Paphos district court as police investigate a case of written murder threats, securing goods with false ...
Two arrests for incident at Paphos high school
Two high-school students were arrested late on Monday after a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured at a school in Paphos.
The two students, both aged 18, were arrested on suspicion of ...
Renewable energy info campaign for mountain communities
Residents of mountainous areas are eligible for double subsidy in the state support schemes for renewable energy and energy conservation, the energy ministry announced on Tuesday, while calling on people ...
Civil defence safety advice to public in event of quake
Earthquakes cannot be prevented, but with the right precautions everyone can effectively contribute to mitigating its effects, civil defence spokeswoman Olivia Michaelidou told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday.
Her ...
Moufflons win 40-over cup to secure first trophy
By Richard Boxall
Moufflons finally ended their 34-year wait for their first trophy by beating Sri Lankans in the final of the 2021 #BAOFINANCIAL 40-Over Cup presented by Abbeygate Insurance at ...
Macron tells Europe to ‘stop being naive’ after France signs defence deal with Greece
Europe needs to stop being naive when it comes to defending its interests and build its own military capacity, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday after Greece sealed a ...
Cyprus lagging in reuse of recycled materials
Cyprus ranks 23rd among the 27 EU member states as regards the use of recycled materials in their economies.
According to Eurostat data on sustainable development goal 12 (SDG12) “Responsible consumption and ...
Genetic study reveals how ancient seafarers settled Polynesia
Beginning more than a millennium ago, intrepid seafarers traversed vast Pacific Ocean expanses in double-hulled sailing canoes to reach the far-flung islands of Polynesia, the planet’s last habitable region ...