Sky-high PGA beer may not cure cancer but may cure a hangover
The price of beer, and not gas, had golf fans fired up at the PGA Championship on Tuesday. With a can of suds going for $18, world number nine Justin Thomas ...
Chelsea face challenge to keep up with rivals this summer
Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea face a summer of “rebuilding” amid the impact of the Stamford Bridge club’s sale.
Chelsea will lose Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen ...
Russia says no change to its stance on Cyprus
Russia’s approach to the Cyprus problem has not changed as Moscow says that it continues to advocate for a solution based on UN security council resolutions.
The Russian foreign ...
Russia uses new generation of laser weapons in Ukraine
Russia on Wednesday said it was using a new generation of powerful laser weapons in Ukraine to burn up drones, deploying some of Moscow’s secret weapons to counter a ...
Tom Cruise swoops into Cannes, igniting film festival
Tom Cruise rolled into the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, greeted with whoops and hollers from a crowd gathered to get a glimpse of the American star, who is attending ...
Russian gymnast Kuliak banned for one year over ‘Z’ display
Russian artistic gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been handed a one-year ban for displaying the letter ‘Z’ on his outfit during an event in Qatar in March, the International Gymnastics Federation (...
Bank workers vote to strike over Hellenic redundancy tussle
In their battle against proposed layoffs at Hellenic Bank, the bank employees’ union (Etyk) voted almost unanimously in favour of approving a general strike if and when it is deemed ...
Ukraine President Zelenskiy’s life story told in new comic book
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s life story – from comedian to war-time leader – has been given the graphic novel treatment in TidalWave Comics’ latest biography, ‘Political Power: Volodymyr Zelenskyy.’
The 22-page ...
MPs discuss which state officials need permission for private sector employment
The House institutions committee continued its discussions on Wednesday about amending the law that regulates private sector employment of former high-ranking state officials from the public and wider public sector.
...
Covid-wracked N. Korea may greet Biden with ‘imminent’ missile test
Despite battling a wave of suspected COVID-19 infections, North Korea appears to be preparing to test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s first ...
Unions demand full return of Cola, VAT reduction
PEO and Deok trade unions are seeking the full restoration of the cost of living allowance (Cola), the reduction of VAT and introduction of price ceilings amid the rising inflation ...
Russian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial in Ukraine
A Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Ukraine pleaded guilty on Wednesday to killing an elderly unarmed civilian.
Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old Russian tank commander, entered his plea in ...
Vast majority of sports venues fail to meet safety standards, MPs say
Members of the House education committee found serious safety and health issues as they re-examined the suitability of sports venues in Cyprus during its session on Wednesday.
Deputy president of ...
Call for drug addicts to have better access to HIV and hepatitis tests
The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) said on Wednesday that there should be more opportunity for people to test for HIV and hepatitis A and B, as it aims to ...
World in no better place to fight pandemics than before Covid
The world is no better prepared for a new pandemic than it was when coronavirus emerged in 2019 and may actually be in a worse place given the economic toll, according ...
Cabinet approves bill to rein in public sector pensions
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill that will restructure the pension benefits scheme for workers in the public and wider public sector.
This new plan will cover all those ...
Ayia Napa Marina honoured with a Blue Flag award
Ayia Napa Marina is proud to have received yet another international kudos. The iconic project, set to change the tourism landscape in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, has now been ...
Engomi says old State Fair grounds should become a research centre
Following proposals that the former Nicosia’s State Fair should be transformed into a park, the Engomi municipality announced that a research centre will be built on the premises.
An ...
TV shows we love: The Principles of Pleasure
As amazing as it would be to have a one-size-fits-all magical guide to pleasure, the psychological and physical symptoms behind the sensation are much more complicated than that.
The 2022 Netflix ...
The 9th Best Sommelier of Cyprus Contest has a winner
Freelance Sommelier Sotiris Neophytidis has won the 9th Best Sommelier of Cyprus for the year 2022. The contest was held under the auspices of the International Association of Sommeliers, ASI.
Sotiris ...
Liverpool title win ‘not likely but possible’, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was “not likely but possible” that his team could pip Manchester City to the Premier League title in Sunday’s final round of games.
...
Chrysochos named top Cypriot tennis player at awards
Petros Chrysochos has been named the top tennis player in Cyprus for the year 2021 at the Best Athlete annual award ceremony organised by the Cyprus Tennis Federation (CTF) on Tuesday ...
Mountanaz (MNAZ), Convex Finance (CVX), UNUS SED LEO (LEO): 3 suggestions for investors
As interest in cryptocurrency is rising and this new form of investment grows, so do the number of tokens on the market.
If you’re looking at getting into the ...
Coronavirus: Capacity for shopping centres, government offices increased
The health ministry announced on Wednesday that from May 23 the total capacity in retail stores, shopping centres and public service offices will be increased to 100 per cent for premises of ...