Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Wednesday
A total of 37 free rapid test sites mobile units for coronavirus will operate nationwide on Wednesday, the health ministry announced, for eligible groups.
Since Sunday, free rapid testing for the ...
UK regulator approves Moderna COVID-19 shot for 12 to 17-year-olds
The UK’s health regulator has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 to 17 years, it said on Tuesday, weeks after Pfizer’s shot was given the ...
Heading off on holiday? 5 clever ways to cut down your beauty baggage
By Katie Wright
These innovative products will help you streamline your suitcase, says Katie Wright.
Unless you’re heading off on some kind of digital detox or remote retreat, where ...
Fire near Moni brought under control (Updated)
A fire that broke out earlier on Tuesday between the communities of Moni and Monagrouli in the Limassol district has been brought under control, authorities said.
The fire broke out ...
Coronavirus: Walk-in vaccination centres at schools ‘likely’ (Updated)
Free walk-in vaccination centres might operate at schools over the next academic year to promote children’s vaccination against coronavirus while all students will be required to present a SafePass, ...
Silverwood won’t push Ben Stokes to return before he’s ready
England head coach Chris Silverwood will not push for Ben Stokes to return during the five-match Test series with India.
The all-rounder announced last month that he was taking an ...
Afghan turmoil ‘shames’ the West, says German president
Images of throngs trying to flee Kabul are shameful for Western nations, Germany’s president said on Tuesday, as desperate people clamoured at the airport after the Taliban takeover.
“We ...
Big plans for reclamation of old refineries area in Larnaca
Larnaca municipality is aiming to redevelop the area of the old oil refineries into a people-friendly, urban space, Mayor Andreas Vyras said on Tuesday.
“The oil refineries area plan is ...
Seven injured as car collides with pedestrians in Sussex school car park
Six children and an adult were taken to hospital with injuries after a car collided with pedestrians in a school car park in southern England on Monday evening, the Sussex ...
Hektomeron: possibly the longest show in history
How 100 directors in 100 countries took on a massive technical and linguistic challenge
Imagine having to direct a theatre performance online to be held abroad and with actors with whom you ...
Fourth suspect arrested in connection with football violence
A 48-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of participating in clashes between AEL and Apollon football fans that saw eight vehicles damaged and one destroyed by fire.
The ...
Coronavirus: No complications for children, infant with virus, hospital says
The three small children with coronavirus including week-old newborn remain in good health, the assistant director of paediatrics at the Makarios Children’s Hospital Marianna Kousparou said on Tuesday.
Answering ...
Economy expected to grow over 5% in 2021
The economy is expected to grow by more than 5.5 per cent in 2021, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said on Tuesday, as preliminary estimates showed a 12.9 per cent year-on-year growth in the ...
Roma sign striker Abraham from Chelsea
AS Roma have signed striker Tammy Abraham from Premier League team Chelsea on a five-year deal, the Italian Serie A club said on Tuesday.
Roma confirmed the 40 million euro ($47.08 million) ...
Tourist arrivals in July reached almost 300,000
The arrivals of tourists reached 297,308 in July 2021, recording an increase of 358 per cent compared with July 2020, during which 64,914 arrivals were recorded.
However, this July marked a decrease of 46 per cent ...
‘Don’t leave Afghan people alone,’ refugee in Greece pleads
Elena, an Afghan asylum seeker who lives in a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, worries about friends and family back home after the Taliban’s swift moves ...
Coronavirus: Concern grows over high ICU numbers and expected September rise in cases
The chairman of the Cyprus Respiratory Society expressed concern Tuesday over the high number of Covid patients in intensive care (ICU) and the possibility of the situation worsening with the ...
Singapore prepares for long term life – and death – with Covid-19
With just a few dozen Covid -19 deaths and one of the world’s highest vaccination rates, Singapore wants to reopen for business – and is laying the groundwork to live ...
Campsites evacuated as France battles wildfire near Saint-Tropez (Update 2)
French firefighters hampered by strong winds were battling to contain a wildfire in the hills behind the coastal town of Saint-Tropez on Tuesday as campsites packed with holidaymakers were evacuated.
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EU approves €1bn Cypriot scheme to support business and self-employed
The European Commission has approved a €1billion Cypriot scheme to support enterprises and self-employed individuals in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid ...
Organic fruit spread withdrawn from the market
The health ministry on Tuesday announced that a brand of organic food spread was being withdrawn from the market as it contains a preservative that was not listed as it ...
On learning to speak the language of peace
By Özge Özoğul
Regardless of what language we speak, what if we set the language of peace as our lingua franca to end violent communication once and for all?
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Larnaca produce 3.5m cubic metres of recycled water in 2020
The production of recycled water in 2020 at the wastewater treatment plant in Larnaca, exceeded 3.5 million cubic metres, it was announced on Tuesday.
Larnaca Sewerage Board said in a statement that ...
Find the ideal engagement ring for your future bride
Purchasing an engagement ring for your future bride is a big deal. It requires attention and thorough exploration before finding the best one. Diamond rings are the best choices when ...