England expects to defeat Germany in Euro final
Women’s football is exciting on its own merits
In 1966 the Labour party’s Harold Wilson was British prime minister, the Americans were engaged in a war in Vietnam, the ...
Why do they play football in excessive heat?
For the past couple of weeks, the met office has been issuing warnings for high temperatures, warning people not to venture outside if not absolutely necessary, employers to take all ...
Nunez has instant impact as Liverpool beat City in Community Shield
Liverpool‘s new striker Darwin Nunez scored a late goal on his debut as they drew first blood in this season’s rivalry with Manchester City after a 3-1 win ...
Russell puts Mercedes on pole in Hungary
George Russell claimed the first pole position of his Formula One career for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
The 24-year-old edged out Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz by just 0.044 seconds, with ...
Chinese nationalist commentator deletes Pelosi tweet after Twitter blocks account
A prominent Chinese commentator said on Saturday he deleted a tweet warning of military retaliation should U.S. fighter jets escort House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on any visit to Taiwan, ...
Lifeguards seek meeting with Limassol district officer ‘to explain their job to him’
The lifeguards’ association has called for a meeting with Limassol’s district administrator Marios Alexandrou following comments he made earlier in the month which the group said it finds “wildly ...
Tunisia: the last Arab democracy goes under
Tunisia would seem to have everything going for it. Average salaries are the third highest in all of Africa’s fifty countries, just behind Morocco and South Africa. Literacy is 97 ...
Australia PM unveils draft Indigenous recognition referendum question
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday unveiled the wording of a draft referendum question as part of moves to enshrine an Indigenous voice in parliament.
The government is seeking ...
Two killed in Kabul cricket stadium grenade attack, police say
Two people were killed in the grenade explosion that shook Kabul’s main cricket stadium during a domestic league match on Friday, police said on Saturday, updating their previous casualty ...
Haller out for several months to undergo chemotherapy, says Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund’s new signing Sebastien Haller will be out for several months as the striker has to undergo chemotherapy for a malignant testicular tumour, the Bundesliga club said on ...
A minute with Manos Gryparis Radio producer, gaming podcaster and website manager
Where do you live?
I live in Nicosia, alone for last years (with a break of – let’s say 1 year – in 2021).
What did you have for breakfast?
A cup of ...
Spain reports second monkeypox-related death in Europe
Spain reported its second monkeypox-related death on Saturday, in what is thought to be Europe’s second death from the disease and only the third outside of Africa in the ...
“Spectacular” Women’s Euro final awaits, says technical expert Fallon
Fans attending the sold-out Women’s Euro 2022 final between England and Germany on Sunday will be treated to a clash of flair and organisation as the two best teams fight ...
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for dozens of deaths in Donetsk prison destruction (Update 1)
Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war appeared to have been killed when a prison building was destroyed in a missile strike or explosion, with Moscow and Kyiv accusing each other ...
North says it will ‘take measures’ in response to Unficyp mandate renewal
The north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu has said that measures will be taken following the renewal of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus – stating that their approval must also ...
On last Canadian stop, Pope rallies Inuit youth to unite like a hockey team
Pope Francis, in his last speech on a six-day trip to Canada, delivered a message on Friday meant to inspire northern Inuit youth, including a reference to one of the ...
New season of CySO concerts coming up
With the start of the new academic year, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra returns with another packed season of concerts. Sharing the stage with emerging and established musicians performing favourite classics ...
Austria mourns suicide of doctor targetted by anti-vaccine campaigners
Austrian leaders appealed for national unity after a doctor who faced death threats from anti-vaccination activists and coronavirus pandemic conspiracy theorists took her own life.
“Let’s put an end ...
Revitalising rural and mountain communities ‘high on government agenda’
Transport Minister, Yiannis Karousos has expressed the government’s commitment and determination to develop remote areas through upgrades to the standard of living of rural populations, in order to prevent ...
Hermes marks 50 years of Thoc with exhibition at Larnaca airport
Hermes Airports is hosting an anniversary exhibition at Larnaca airport on the occasion of 50 years since the establishment of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc).
Ten displays have been placed at ...
‘We wooed each other with food’
By Lauren Taylor
Think Sophie Ellis-Bextor and you probably start humming early-Noughties hit Murder On The Dancefloor, or remember the unadulterated joy she brought during lockdown with her live ‘kitchen ...
The puzzle of not feeling forced to win
The recent World Jigsaw Puzzle Championships saw a sole Cypriot competitor who, despite coming last, had the time of his life finds ALIX NORMAN
So often we write about people ...
Moody’s welcomes BoC exit scheme, says profitability to recover faster
The Bank of Cyprus’ voluntary retirement plan, which recently received approval for the departure of 550 people at a cost of approximately €99 million, was described as credit positive in a report ...
Sony trims profit forecast as gaming performance drags
Japan’s Sony Group Corp (6758.T) on Friday trimmed its full-year profit forecast due to an expected weaker performance at its key gaming unit, which posted a steep drop in ...