Much-needed renovation to Larnaca’s Ottoman hammam underway
Restoration work has started on the Ottoman hammam near Hamit Bey square in Larnaca’s Ayios Ioannis area and should be completed in six to eight months, Larnaca municipality said ...
French fighter jets take to the skies off Cyprus
French Rafale fighter jets are to probe Cyprus’ defences in bilateral military exercises aimed at bolstering the Republic’s readiness and capabilities for real-life scenarios.
Set to last until Sunday, ...
Asphalt plants ordered to close after Supreme Court appeal
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued decrees prohibiting the operation of the two asphalt factories in the areas of Geri and Tseri, pending their relocation following nearby residents’ complaints.
The ...
More arrests over assassination of businessman in north
The funeral of a well-known Turkish Cypriot businessman was set to take place on Thursday as three more arrests were made in Istanbul in relation to his murder earlier in ...
EU ramps up collection of public health data to improve drug reviews
The European Medicines Agency has set up a new centre to collect and mine more public health data from EU member states to improve the review of new drugs and ...
The politics of Neighbours: what the Australian soap can teach us about post-Thatcher Britain
By Richard Carr,
Channel 5’s decision to axe Australian soap opera Neighbours has led to widespread dismay among British people in their thirties and upwards. After 36 years on British screens, ...
Queen provides stability in tumultuous times
Period silver, artisan tea set, Earl Grey tea bags and sugar cubes, Sunday best and a spot of afternoon tea with plenty of pomp and circumstance. The reason to celebrate? ...
German researchers to breed pigs for human heart transplants this year
German scientists plan to clone and then breed this year genetically modified pigs to serve as heart donors for humans, based on a simpler version of a U.S.-engineered ...
Coronavirus: Minister upbeat, but says relaxations depend on advisors (Updated)
Any relaxations of the Covid-19 restrictions will depend on the suggestions of the advisory team, the health minister said on Thursday morning as he struck a positive tone.
“The possible ...
France’s Renault says it backs moratorium on deep-sea mining
French automaker Renault SA has backed a moratorium on deep-sea mining, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, committing to exclude seabed metals from its supply chain in a blow to ...
Progress made on Famagusta area urban mobility plan
Consultants will help develop a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) for the greater urban area of Famagusta district as Cyprus steps up efforts to transition to greener transport and increased ...
How does alcohol affect your brain?
By Lisa Salmon
If you’ve not managed to stick to those Dry January goals, perhaps you need to have a look at your brain like Bella Hadid, who says ...
Paris bans French ‘freedom convoy’ protests from the capital
French “freedom convoy” motorists protesting against Covid-19 restrictions will be blocked from entering Paris, the French capital’s police authority said on Thursday.
Protesters set out from southern France on ...
Why Cyprus should be on top of your study abroad shortlist
Cyprus, a small Mediterranean country with one of the lowest population densities in the world, offers a unique combination of modern amenities and historic sights. Known for its ancient landmarks ...
AstraZeneca sees higher 2022 sales, but Covid boost waning
AstraZeneca forecast higher 2022 sales and raised its annual dividend for the first time in a decade on Thursday after beating fourth-quarter profit expectations, but warned the boost from its Covid-19 ...
Solar storm knocks out 40 newly launched SpaceX satellites
A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49 satellites newly launched by SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet communications ...
New exhibition showcases cyanotypes on paper
An artistic method that though well-known in the art world, is not one Cypriot art shows feature often will b the focus of an exhibition coming to the O Gallery. ...
Cyprus up to date with UN fees
Cyprus has paid up its contribution to the UN budget, joining another 52 members to be up to date with their financial obligations to the 193-strong world body.
Cyprus was cited ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, shocking scenes were captured at the Pournara migrant reception centre as dozens were injured during a mass fight.
And in the health care sector, a Gesy ...
Paphos police confiscate 24 computers
A total of 24 computers were confiscated from premises in Paphos, on suspicion they were being used for illegal betting.
The computers were confiscated after the district’s cybercrime unit raided ...
Hong Kong vaccine rates spike as outbreak shatters Covid-free dreams
Vaccination rates are rising sharply among the elderly in Hong Kong, lifting from a relatively low base as an omicron-fuelled spike in new Covid-19 cases and looming vaccine passes pierce ...
Coronavirus: 13 individuals, 8 businesses booked for breaking rules
Police on Thursday said they issued 21 fines related to violations in coronavirus measures, after 1,804 checks in the government-controlled areas.
The checks were carried out between 6am on Wednesday and 6am ...
Kremlin watchers detect signs Putin wants to defuse Ukraine crisis
By Mark Trevelyan
Behind his latest outbursts against Nato and doomsday warnings to the West, there are tentative signs that Russian President Vladimir Putin is keen to avoid an escalation ...
US agency warns that truckers’ protest could disrupt Super Bowl
The US Department of Homeland Security has warned law enforcement agencies that a convoy of truckers protesting against Covid-19 vaccine mandates could affect this weekend’s Super Bowl in Los ...