France lets some farms asphyxiate poultry flocks to stop bird flu
France has authorised some farmers to kill their poultry by asphyxia to stop a rapid spread of bird flu that has made it difficult for veterinary services to cope with ...
Diplomatic tit-for-tat over Ukraine escalates at United Nations
Russia is seeking to blunt Western-led efforts at the United Nations to further isolate Moscow for invading Ukraine, with the Security Council and General Assembly gearing up to vote this ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths and 4,673 new cases seen on Tuesday (updated)
The health ministry announced three deaths and 4,673 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday.
The new deaths were of two women aged 53 and 70, and a man aged 92, bringing the total death ...
Latin, soul and retro sounds in Nicosia
Every weekend brings with it live music performances and this one is no different, starting from Thursday night. A quaint Nicosia venue aims to deliver weekly live music as it ...
No indication of imminent Russian chemical weapons attack in Ukraine -U.S. defense official
The United States has not yet seen any concrete indications of an imminent Russian chemical or biological weapons attack in Ukraine but is closely monitoring streams of intelligence for them, ...
Young people increasingly worried about job prospects
Young people increasingly have no employment whatsoever, while there is a growing sense of pessimism among them about their career prospects, a situation exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, the House ...
Ukraine’s leader says ‘nothing left’ of Mariupol, Kherson also facing humanitarian disaster
Ukraine’s president said on Tuesday there was “nothing left” of the city of Mariupol after weeks of Russian bombardment, and Kyiv appealed to Moscow to allow the evacuation of ...
Free screenings for bowel cancer
The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (Pasykaf) on Tuesday said it will be collaborating with laboratories around the republic to offering free bowel screenings as part of an ...
U.S. Treasury deputy Europe-bound to coordinate sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo will travel to Europe next week to coordinate sanctions with allies over Russia’s assault on Ukraine and discuss next steps with partners, ...
Manchester City top Deloitte Money League for first time
Manchester City have topped the Deloitte Football Money League for the first time as the world’s highest revenue-generating club in a 2020-21 season affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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House committee discusses upping maternity leave to one year
Mothers would be able to extend their maternity leave without pay for up to 12 months without risking losing their job according to a bill proposal submitted at the house labour ...
A green island turns red: Madagascans struggle through long drought
By Alkis Konstantidinis and Christophe Van Der Perre
With precious few trees left to slow the wind in this once fertile corner of southern Madagascar, red sand is blowing everywhere: ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for eligible groups on Wednesday
A total of 71 rapid testing sites will operate for eligible groups on Wednesday, the health ministry announced.
As well as any medical certificates entitling them to free testing, members of ...
Climate goals take second place as EU states cut petrol prices
By Gavin Jones
A growing number of European countries are cutting fuel taxes to lower surging pump petrol prices. The move brings respite to motorists but environmentalists say it flies ...
Young climate activists call for political action
Primary and secondary school students have called on politicians to take immediate climate action “to be able to dream for the future”.
The new movement Generation KlimACT has published a ...
Minors to be transferred to Paphos from Pournara
Deputy social welfare minister Anastasia Anthousi on Tuesday said her ministry was working on an alternative solution for housing 150 unaccompanied minors in Paphos after the owner of the Famagusta accommodation ...
Coronavirus: Cabinet approves fourth dose amid surge in cases (update 2)
Cabinet on Tuesday approved the administration of a Covid booster jab to children aged 12 and over and the rollout of a fourth vaccine dose to those aged 70 and over and ...
World Water Day reminds of the importance of water
The efficient use of water resources is a cornerstone of the government’s strategy as it transitions to a green economy, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Tuesday opening Nicosia ...
President takes part in EU Summit teleconference
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday expressed the solidarity of Cyprus with Ukraine and its people, as well as his support to the diplomatic efforts being made to end the Russian ...
UN chief says time to end Russia’s ‘absurd war’ in Ukraine
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged an end to the ‘absurd war’ started by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine one month ago, warning that the conflict is “going nowhere, ...
Titan records strong 2021 cross-region revenue growth, net profit
Titan Cement International SA (Euronext Brussels, ATHEX and Euronext Paris, TITC) has announced its Q4 and full year 2021 financial results, as follows:
Record Group revenue of €1,714.6m, up 6.7 per cent, ...
Migrants sleeping rough in Nicosia refuse to return to Pournara
Nine young Somali migrants camped outside the Hope for Children shelter in old Nicosia say they will not leave until their situation is resolved.
The boys, who told the Cyprus ...
Is it wise to ditch your cleansing routine?
By Katie Wright
While other celebrities are busy launching their own beauty brands and showing off their multi-step routines on social media, Cameron Diaz has revealed her approach to skincare ...
Man jailed for eight years for human trafficking
A defendant has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a woman in what the law office of the republic said ...