Minister says response to fire was immediate
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Thursday the response to the deadly fire over the weekend had been immediate, with authorities using all available means to bring it under control.
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Coronavirus: SafePass needed by over 12s to use Nicosia municipal pool
Everyone aged over 12 using Nicosia Municipal Pool will be required to show a SafePass, the Nicosia Municipality said on Thursday as it announced that it has authorised private security firm ...
Volkswagen and BMW fined $1 bln by EU
The European Commission fined German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW a total of 875 million euros ($1 billion) on Thursday for colluding to curb the use of emissions cleaning technology they had developed.
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CITR offers an ideal investment opportunity located in the heart of Limassol
As a country that is consistently developing and attracting more investment, Cyprus is becoming a hub for new sales opportunities at an excellent value. At CITR, a number of properties ...
UK government will not impose flexible work model on finance, says minister
Financial firms should use their experience in the COVID-19 crisis to consider how flexible working could help create a more diverse workforce but the government will not impose a model, ...
Artnaldas Concept store enters the cave of music
Events at Artnaldas Concept store have been scarce recently, but before the days of masks, restrictions and hand sanitisers, the chic Nicosia store hosted all sorts of evenings at its ...
Woman in black: Sargent’s scandalous ‘Portrait of Madame X’
In this video, we take a closer look at a painting that set off a scandal from which neither its artist nor its subject emerged unscathed.
‘Madame X’ or ‘Portrait ...
England told to stop lecturing on diving after ‘cheap’ penalty
While England exulted at reaching a first major final since 1966, there was increasing outcry abroad over the penalty awarded for a foul on Raheem Sterling in extra time to give ...
UK house prices rise by most since 1988
British house prices saw their most widespread rises since 1988 last month, but fewer homes were put up for sale and buyer demand grew less fast ahead of the end of ...
16 surprising things that can elevate blood pressure
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Coronavirus: CovPass mobile app coming soon
Instead of having to carry a vaccination card or a negative Covid-19 test in print form, people in Cyprus will soon be able to download a mobile application with which ...
Restaurant review: Box-T, Nicosia
When it comes to eating out, I have come to the realisation that I am becoming less and less lenient as far as service is concerned. Food is very subjective, ...
Cross only from checkpoints, bicommunal committee on crime warns
In the wake of last week’s arrest of a pensioner who followed his dog into the buffer zone, the bicommunal technical committee on crime and criminal matters on Thursday ...
Is football coming home? – Things we learned from England’s win
Harry Kane’s extra-time goal saw England win a tense Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark on Wednesday night.
The Three Lions now face Italy in Sunday’s final, looking to etch ...
With 3D printed ‘steaks’, Spanish startup eyes the mass market
As demand for plant-based alternatives to meat rises, Barcelona-based startup Novameat is using its 3D printing technology to manufacture vegetarian “steaks” that it hopes will reach the mass market next ...
Quarantine scrapped for fully vaccinated Britons returning from some countries from July 19
Fully-vaccinated Britons returning from medium-risk amber list countries will no longer have to quarantine when they arrive home from July 19, transport secretary Grant Shapps said on Thursday.
The rule change ...
Turkey’s state banks need help to cover NPLs
Turkey is considering a fresh capital injection for state banks but they also need a plan to deal with lingering bad debt after the lenders depleted their resources helping Ankara’...
The EU will ‘never, ever’ accept a two-state solution in Cyprus
The European Union will “never, ever” accept a two-state deal in Cyprus, the head of its executive said on Thursday.
Ursula von der Leyen, who was visiting Cyprus, said the ...
Cyprus’ recovery plan ‘well balanced’ EU Commission president says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that Cyprus’ recovery and resilience plan was well balanced and addressed key structural challenges it was faced with, as the ...
EU to revisit proposal to set up firefighting base in Cyprus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will revisit a proposal to set up a firefighting aircraft base in Cyprus to help countries in the region.
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White bean pasta Alfredo with peas and rosemary walnuts
In this video chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America demos a delicious vegan version of pasta Alfredo.
Replacing heavy cream with white beans in this plant-based alfredo ...
Coronavirus: Mixed reaction from hospitality venues to SafePass requirement (updated)
Hospitality venues on Thursday gave mixed reactions to tougher measures announced by the government in a bid to contain a surge in new coronavirus cases.
President of the Pancyprian association ...
78-year-old killed in traffic collision in Xylofagou
A 78-year-old man died after the moped he was driving collided with a car in Xylofagou at around 9:45am on Thursday.
This was the third road fatality in the past ...
Dance to your limits in workshop with Panos Malactos
A contemporary dance and improvisation class is coming to Limassol next week, led by Cypriot dancer and choreographer, Panos Malactos. Held between July 14 and 16, the dance workshops will be split ...