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China‘s population grew at its slowest since the 1950s as births declined, sowing doubt over Beijing’s ability to power its economy as it succumbs to the same ageing ...

esports will generate $1.1 billion in revenue this year. The majority of that number comes from media rights and sponsorship opportunities, which, with a global livestreaming audience of 663 million in 2020, look ...

The US State Department said on Monday it has eased travel advisory ratings for the United Kingdom and Israel after raising both countries to its highest warning level last month ...

The panel investigating the now-defunct citizenship-by-investment (CBI) scheme continues its hearings on Tuesday with three more witnesses. The committee of inquiry will hear from Anni Shakalli, former head of the ...

Ethereum’s ether climbed to a new peak for a third straight day on Monday on continued optimism about further growth in decentralised finance or “DeFi”, although some analysts said ...

Chinese scientists have recently discovered a gene responsible for epilepsy, a neurological disorder of the brain. The new study published in the international journal Brain described the gene as UNC13...

FRESH concerns over the AstraZeneca jab have arisen as the vaccination programme reaches those in their 20s, but there is no plan to change allocation system. Currently, users pile onto ...

It was interesting to read a release issued by Diko about the “social mission of the state.” Written by Anastasia Papadopoulou, the coordinator of the Diko election programme for the ...

Omonia were presented with the championship trophy on Monday night at the GSP stadium in Nicosia as the Greens ended the season with a 1-1 draw against Apollon. The match ...

The health ministry on Monday announced one death from Covid-19 and 276 new infections after 83,418 tests, a positivity rate of 0.33 per cent. The ministry said 207 people were being treated for the ...

Coronavirus testing locations for Tuesday: District Testing sites working hours Limassol (20 locations) Church of Ayios Ioannis Eleimonos, Limassol 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Grigori Axentiou Square, Limassol 7:30 a.m.-7:30 ...

By Kate Holton and Guy Faulconbridge British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday gave the green light to cautious hugging and the serving of pints inside pubs after months of ...

By Jeffrey Heller and Nidal al-Mughrabi Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets toward the Jerusalem area and southern Israel on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish Israel ...

The World Health Organziation said on Monday that the B.1.617 variant first identified in India last year was being classified as a variant of global concern. “We classify it as ...

Negotiations in Vienna between world powers and Iran are moving into a crucial stage and the next few weeks will be critical to saving their 2015 nuclear deal, the European Union’...

Occupancy at the Famagusta referral hospital for Covid has dropped considerably, with 14 discharges taking place overall on Monday with just four new admissions, the facility’s scientific director has said. “...

The hospitality world re-opens, the SMS scheme ends hopefully for good this time, and live music returns to the local entertainment scene. Though there are still uncertainties to navigate, good ...

The U.S. government and the top fuel pipeline operator in the United States on Monday worked to secure the network that transports nearly half of the East Coast’s ...

Escorted by a Cyprus offshore patrol vessel, France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier sailed into Limassol harbour on Monday. According to a statement by the defence ministry, the arrival ...

In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to Uruguay’s Montevideo, the southernmost capital city in the Americas, located on the northeastern bank of the Río de la ...

The consumer association said Monday it has received numerous complaints regarding the postponement of the Celine Dion concert and the organisers’ refusal to refund money to those who will not ...

A portion of Cyprus’ shopkeepers disagree with the implementation of the ‘SafePass’ calling the measure ‘excessive’. “We believe that the measure will deter people from visiting restaurants, cafes and other ...

As its vaccination drive reaches a third of adults and COVID-19 infections ease, Europe is starting to reopen cities and beaches, raising hopes that this summer’s holiday season can ...

Cyprus exceeded the EU average on vaccination with 36.5 per cent of the population having received the first dose so far, the health ministry said on Monday, as appointments will be ...