Biden, Harris urge vaccinations as U.S. looks to miss July 4 target
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to get COVID-19 shots on Friday, as the country looks likely to miss the White House’s goals for vaccination ...
Surprise visit by Etek to reconstruction site for listed buildings
Technical Chamber Etek on Friday said it staged an impromptu visit to the under-reconstruction listed buildings near the Archbishopric in old Nicosia after receiving complaints from members of the public ...
Schick on target as Czechs edge closer with Croatia draw
The Czech Republic closed in on the Euro 2020 knockouts on Friday as Patrik Schick’s first-half penalty helped them secure a 1-1 draw with Croatia, whose own qualification hopes will ...
Three-day COVID travel ban in force in Lisbon as Delta variant spreads
By Catarina Demony and Miguel Pereira
As a three-day coronavirus travel ban came into force around Lisbon on Friday afternoon, drivers stopped by police asking them their reason for travelling ...
Perdios visits revamped beaches in Napa area
Deputy tourism minister Savvas Perdios, accompanied by Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannetou on Friday visited the newly-upgraded Pernera and Katsarka beaches which were reformed thanks to a sponsorship scheme aimed ...
Coronavirus: no deaths, 76 people test positive on Friday (updated)
No deaths from Covid were announced on Friday, as 76 new infections were recorded following 41,891 tests, a positivity rate of 0.18 per cent.
According to the health ministry, 45 people were being treated ...
‘Smart’ traffic light system slashes drive time, minister says
The installation of ‘smart’ traffic lights at Ayia Fyla roundabout in Limassol has slashed the duration of the drive from the community to there by 73 per cent, Transport Minister Yiannis ...
British Conservative lawmaker charged with sexual assault
A lawmaker in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has been charged with sexual assault, prosecutors said on Friday, an allegation he denied.
Imran Ahmad Khan, who represents ...
UN chief Guterres appointed for second term
By Michelle Nichols
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was appointed for a second-five year-term on Friday by the 193-member U.N. General Assembly.
“I will give it my all to ...
Lawyer for family of dead soldier call for culprits to be found following new evidence
The death of a soldier 16 years ago, which appears to have been the result of strangulation and not suicide as initially thought, should be investigated, and resolved as a matter ...
‘Lute will not recommend another informal meeting unless she sees common ground’
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, Jane Holl Lute, is continuing her consultations to see if there is any common ground to build on, a UN source told ...
‘Stop giving animals away as party favours’ vet service says
Giving away live animals at event or festivals is illegal and cruel to the animals, the veterinary department said on Friday following reports that wedding guests had been given baby ...
Forsberg fires Sweden to 1-0 win over Slovakia
Emil Forsberg scored Sweden’s first goal of the Euro 2020 from the penalty spot as they edged out Slovakia 1-0 to boost their qualification hopes in Group E on Friday.
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Crème de la crème of VLMY&R in Cyprus for the first time
A Greek who was born and raised in Australia but lives in Paris captivated the audience of the 8th Conference on Advertising, Marketing and Communication.
Andrew Dimitriou is CEO of ...
Plates of glory: what it takes to be an elite private chef
Are you drawn to maximum culinary finesse, enthroned at the helm of a wealthy family’s kitchen? If so, then this video is for you.
Firstly, let’s clear something ...
Coronavirus: testing locations for Saturday
The health ministry announced that a total of 76 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Saturday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the ...
What’s Eaten Where: The Seychelles
As of May, the Seychelles claimed to be the ‘most-vaccinated country’, with fewer than 8,200 confirmed cases. And then, a whole load of residents caught Covid. Strange, but true…. and much ...
AZ says EU loses legal bid for more supplies by end-June
AstraZeneca said on Friday the European Union had lost a legal case against the pharmaceutical firm over the supply of COVID-19 vaccines, with a court in Brussels rejecting an EU ...
Camping sites in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas reopening Saturday
The camping sites at Platania and Stavros tis Psokas are reopening on Saturday on the basis of new, updated guidelines from the health ministry to prevent the spread of coronavirus, ...
14th century tombstone handed over to Limassol museum
A 14th century tombstone was handed over to the archaeological museum of Limassol district on Friday by Tasoula Hadjitofi, president of the NGO Walk of Truth that is active against ...
Why Malaysians should opt for electric cars
Even though uptake of electric vehicles in Malaysian hasn’t been to the expected levels, the buyer tax incentive which is in the final stages will definitely lead to more ...
The sound of roots: the Irish tradition of uilleann piping
In this video, we take a look at the uilleann piping of Ireland, which, today, comes under UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Uilleann piping is a musical practice ...
Italy imposes quarantine on UK visitors, opens door to USA, Canada, Japan and EU
Britain has reported another steep rise in the weekly reported cases of the Delta coronavirus variant, Public Health England data showed on Friday, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to ...
Coronavirus: Russia gradually lifting flight restrictions (updated)
Russian flights to Cyprus will resume on June 28, confirming the island’s improved epidemiological condition, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said Friday.
The minister announced that Russia would be resuming scheduled ...