UK jobs leap as economy bounces back, pay jumps too
The number of employees on British company payrolls surged in June by the most since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to data which painted a picture of a ...
When Erdogan’s Turkish economic miracle began failing
Five years after President Tayyip Erdogan saw off a coup, his chances of extending his rule into a third decade may depend on whether he can reverse an economic decline ...
Approved vaccine inconsistency could delay the restart of international travel, says WTTC
The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The global tourism body, ...
Commission opens more infringements against Cyprus
The European Commission said on Thursday that it has opened infringement procedures against Cyprus for failing to ensure correct transposition of EU rules on combatting terrorism and failing to comply ...
EU executive takes legal action against Poland, Hungary over LGBT rights
The European Union’s executive stepped up its battle with Hungary and Poland over the rights of LGBTIQ people on Thursday, launching legal cases that could land the two eastern ...
Hate rhetoric is a real and growing problem in European societies, Lottides says
The internet has played a role in fostering xenophobia and racism in Cypriot society, Ombudswoman and Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights Maria Stylianou-Lottides said on Thursday.
Lottides ...
Luxury stays: Le Sirenuse, Positano
In this video, Grand Luxury Hotels co-founders and brothers, Ivan and Rouslan Lartisien, invite us to join them at Le Sirenuse, a Positano summer house whose charm and beauty casts ...
Melbourne joins Sydney in lockdown as Covid-19 spreads in Australia
The Australian state of Victoria was ordered into a five-day lockdown on Thursday following a spike in COVID-19 infections, joining Sydney as the country’s two main population hubs battle ...
New professional training programme for High School Leavers by PwC Cyprus
High School graduates have the opportunity to achieve the “Chartered Certified Accountant” (ACCA) professional qualification with the organisation’s support
PwC Cyprus presents a new programme addressed to graduates of ...
Omonia denied use of Achna Forest stadium by British bases
Cyprus football champions Omonia were in a tight spot on Thursday after British bases (SBA) authorities rejected a request to police games at Famagusta’s Achna Forest stadium, which the ...
A café created for the deaf and hard of hearing
Deaf’s Delight Café, the first deaf and hard-of-hearing café in Newark, New Jersey, has finally opened its doors.
“I’m trying to bring two worlds together. I want the ...
More than 20 die in floods in western Europe, dozens missing (Update)
At least 19 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing on Thursday as record rainfall in western Europe caused rivers to burst their banks, swept away homes and flooded ...
Restaurant review: Doma, Paralimni
By Andreas Nichola
With summer now in full swing and the temperatures rising, a day trip out of the house to a refreshing beach is just the ticket. However, that ...
Human remains found in burning car (update 2)
Human remains found in burning car
Police investigating the discovery of human remains inside a burning car in Anarita village on Thursday, said some evidence points to a criminal act.
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Coronavirus: Government mulls stricter measures in hospitality venues
The government is considering imposing stricter measures in night clubs and hospitality venues in a bid to stem the spread of Covid infections, which surged to over 1,000 per day in ...
Coronavirus: Decree to free up hospital beds as cases surge
Hospitals must postpone all non-urgent operations and limit capacity from July 17 to free up hospital beds in anticipation of a rise in coronavirus admissions, the health ministry said in a ...
Spanish rice and beans, with peppers and paprika
In this video, Albert Bevia of the Spain on a Fork YouTube channel teaches us how to make a mouthwatering ‘Empedrado Murciano’, or Spanish vegetable and bean rice. It’s ...
EU court says headscarves can be banned at work under certain conditions
Companies may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf under certain conditions, the European Union’s top court said on Thursday in a ruling on two cases brought by women ...
US states allege Google ‘unlawfully’ preserves Play Store monopoly
Thirty-seven US state and district attorneys general sued Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday, alleging that it bought off competitors and used restrictive contracts to unlawfully maintain a monopoly for ...
Coronavirus: Union wants free rapid tests to continue
A public sector union has called on civil servants to join a lawsuit against the government over its decision to terminate free rapid tests from August 1 as it tries to ...
Natural methods to repel wasps (or live with them, safely)
Please exercise maximum caution if you plan to get rid of a wasp’s nest yourself, and consider getting a professional to help you instead of undertaking the task yourself.
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Anastasiades: Clear political will to strengthen and expand French-Cyprus relations
France was always a strategic partner for the Republic of Cyprus and there is a clear political will to further strengthen and expand the already excellent relations on a bilateral, ...
The arctic explorers turned citizen climate scientists
In late 2019, expeditioners and guides Hilde Falun and Sunniva Sorby went to Norway’s remote Svalbard archipelago to complete a long-term goal of being the first female team to over ...
Cyprus marks anniversary of 1974 coup (updated)
Today is a day of remembrance that must never be erased, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday as he led tributes to those killed during the 1974 coup aimed at overthrowing ...