Cyprus, UK sign memorandum on LGBTI+ rights
Justice Minister Stephie Drakos on Tuesday stressed the need for a change in culture regarding the rights of LGBTI+ people, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding on the Protection and ...
Coronavirus: Very small blood clot risk after first AZ shot – UK studies
A large study into rare blood clots linked with AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine found between just one and three cases per million, and only after the first dose, shedding fresh ...
Several persons freed from the Amsterdam Apple store where people are held hostage
Several persons have been able to leave an Apple AAPL.O store located on a central square in Amsterdam, where a man with a gun has taken one or more ...
Coronavirus: Five deaths and 2,322 new cases recorded (updated)
The health ministry on Tuesday announced five deaths and 2,322 new coronavirus infections.
The new cases were from 104,793 tests, giving a positivity rate of 2.22 per cent.
The five deaths concern one ...
EU to sanction Russian individuals and entities over Ukraine (updated)
The European Union agreed new sanctions on Russia that will blacklist more politicians, lawmakers and officials, ban EU investors from trading in Russian state bonds, and target imports and exports ...
Section of Nicosia’s Venetian walls collapses (updated)
A section of the Venetian walls encircling Nicosia old town were found collapsed on Tuesday, which authorities in the north attributed to recent heavy rains, saying tenders would be launched ...
Health minister announces action plan to deal with abuse of Gesy
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Tuesday announced an action plan to tackle bad practices within the national health system (Gesy), asserting that despite its problems the system is not only ...
Man arrested for pretending to be doctor, operating scam
Paphos police on Tuesday arrested a man suspected of impersonating a doctor and obtaining money under false pretenses.
The 34-year-old is suspected of being connected with at least two cases ...
Celebrating Chinese New Year at the English School
The Confucius Institute at the University of Cyprus and the English School recently celebrated the Chinese New Year and welcomed in the Year of the Tiger.
As the Year of ...
Coronavirus: Ministry says data shows teachers could be in class if they used test to stay
A number of teachers absent from state schools last Friday could have been in class had they used the test-to-stay programme, the education ministry reiterated on Tuesday in an ongoing ...
Cyprus needs carnival fun ‘more than ever’ says Limassol mayor
Cyprus needs the Limassol carnival this year “perhaps more than ever before”, mayor Nicos Nicolaides said on Tuesday as he presented the upcoming carnival events, albeit somewhat cut back.
The ...
US Supreme Court formally ends Trump’s fight over Capitol attack records
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday brought a formal end to former President Donald Trump’s request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democratic-led congressional ...
Dance, music and theatre to fill Rialto in March
The first month of spring brings with it a wide array of cultural performances that will soon take over the Rialto Theatre. From classical music evenings to world cinema, local ...
‘Spy van’ affair ends with €76,000 fines
Larnaca criminal court on Tuesday imposed a €76,000 fine on WiSpear Systems Limited, a company selling surveillance systems, over the ‘spy van’ affair that broke out in late 2019.
The company was ...
‘We must win every game, because City will’, says Klopp
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp believes his side have to think about winning every game if they are to clinch the Premier League title this season, as he expects leaders Manchester ...
Cyprus boosting high tech cooperation with UAE
Cyprus is boosting its cooperation with the UAE, which is ahead in high tech, including blockchain, cyber security and artificial intelligence, deputy minister of research, innovation and digital research Kyriakos ...
Police looking for man after six burglaries in Chlorakas
Paphos police on Tuesday said they are looking for a 27-year-old man in connection with the theft of about €8,000 after six burglaries in Chlorakas this month.
The burglaries were from ...
Work to locate missing has become ‘unstuck’
After a period of stagnation, work to determine the fate of the missing is beginning to progress, thanks in part to the use of modern technology, Greek Cypriot member of ...
University of Nicosia aims to boost its links with Italy
The ambassador of Italy, Federica Ferrari Bravo, visited the University of Nicosia last week following an invitation by the rector to explore possible areas for collaboration
The ambassador met with ...
Incredible new beauty brands you need to know about
By Katie Wright
Which new brands are worth a spot in your daily routine? From much-hyped make-up and skincare essentials, to swoon-worthy perfume and hair heroes, we’ve sussed out ...
Latest finish in tennis history as Zverev wins at 4.55am in Acapulco
Alexander Zverev completed victory over American Jenson Brooksby in the Abierto Mexicano tournament at 4.55 am local time on Tuesday, the latest ever finish for a professional tennis match.
After battling ...
Far-UV 222: our only proven weapon against superbugs
G.Z. Icarus, 222 Ltd is introducing a lamp that uses FAR UV (222nm) technology to disinfect public places and high traffic public areas effectively.
Using technology patented by Columbia University ...
Coronavirus: Further easing of measures weeks not months away says advisor
The further easing of Covid-19 restrictions should take place over the course of weeks, not months, one of the government’s advisors said on Tuesday emphasising the need to learn ...
Tug boats spray water on blazing ship carrying Porsches and Bentleys
Heavy tug boats on Tuesday sprayed water on a burning ship carrying thousands of Porsches and Bentleys adrift off the coast of Portugal’s Azores islands, the ship’s manager ...