Learn the craft of the Phini chair
It’s a staple at most traditional coffee shops – the handcrafted, woven chairs that would have so many tales to share if they could speak. The traditional Phini chair used ...
Dialogue launched over minimum wage ministry says
Cyprus has launched a dialogue concerning the possibility of introducing a minimum national salary, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Monday.
She was speaking at a meeting of the European ...
Schick stunner for Czechs leaves Scotland reeling
The Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick scored one of the most remarkable goals in European Championship history as his side beat Scotland 2-0 on Monday to get their Euro 2020 campaign ...
New twist as Audit Office plans to report passport probe team to the EU
In a further twist to the ‘golden passports’ affair, the Audit Office now plans to report the committee of inquiry – which just delivered its final report – to the European Commission.
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MPs meeting over how to share out House committees
The House selection committee meets tomorrow to assign MPs to the 16 House committees, amid speculation on whether smaller parties will be given a committee to chair, even though they do ...
Police take part in seabed clean-up
Police, members of the coastguard and the rapid response unit (MMAD), donned their diving suits to clean up the seabed at two Protaras beaches.
The rubbish collected was disposed of ...
Search and rescue coordination centre ‘holds a key role’
Cyprus can boast having one of the most modern search and rescue coordination centres (Ksed) in Europe, effectively handling services that are critical for the Republic, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides ...
Is my headache serious? Seven red flag symptoms
By Lisa Salmon
Most people get a headache occasionally, and will normally grin and bear it, or pop a few painkillers and wait for it to ease. But what if ...
Up to nine complaints daily about estate agents
Cyprus’ Real Estate Registration Council revealed on Monday that on average three to nine cases of malpractice within the sector are reported daily in the island.
According to the council’...
Sizzling swimwear trends set to be huge this summer
By Katie Wright
Summer is almost here and things are about to get hot, hot, hotter – and we don’t just mean the temperature. Swimwear has gone super-sexy this season. ...
Coronavirus: Measures over travellers from India tightened
Moving to bolster defences against the Indian (Delta) variant, the health minister on Monday issued a decree prohibiting arrival to Cyprus of any person who has been in India in ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Tuesday
The health ministry announced a total of 64 rapid testing sites will operate around the island on Tuesday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Britons back in love with formal wear says Ted Baker
Upmarket retailer Ted Baker said on Monday dresses and suits were back in demand, with Britons rediscovering a taste for formal wear as months of COVID-19 curbs on social life ...
Pafos – The Smart Choice
When it comes to property prices in Cyprus, Pafos is a market full of opportunities. According to a survey, “Real Estate Market Sentiment in Cyprus,” carried out by Danos International ...
Paphos man denies abusing minor
A 50-year-old Paphos man denied charges relating to abuse of a minor on Monday, the offences allegedly committed between 2018 and 2019.
The court adjourned for November 10.
The man was released on ...
GSK, iTeos to develop cancer drug in up to $2 billion deal
Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK.L) has agreed to pay up to $2 billion to iTeos Therapeutics Inc (ITOS.O) to develop and sell a potential cancer treatment together, the companies ...
Man arrested over health ministry explosion
Police said Monday they arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with an explosion at the entrance of the health ministry in May.
A police spokesperson said the man was arrested ...
Suu Kyi’s trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief’s statement
The trial of Myanmar‘s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was set to start on Monday, as the junta that overthrew her elected government rejected criticism by the U....
Chisel channeller: how a master stone worker captures a human face
Centuries after the golden age of Renaissance stone carving, today’s artisans are still plying their extraordinary skills, capturing human likenesses while working with the unforgiving medium.
Here we follow ...
Skin in the game: Video chat apps tout ‘inclusive’ AI features
Video conferencing services have for years boasted that their technology is “intuitive” to use or “integrated” to function with other tools, but now vendors such as Google and Cisco can ...
Philips recalls ventilators due to ‘potential to cause cancer’
Dutch medical equipment company Philips has recalled some breathing devices and ventilators because of a foam part that might degrade and become toxic, potentially causing cancer, it said on Monday.
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Food allergies and intolerances: symptoms and diagnoses
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Coronavirus: ‘Government schemes only thing keeping hotels open’
Paphos hotels are operating at 15 per cent occupancy rates and would be closed were it not for state support, president of the Paphos branch of the Cyprus Hotel Association said ...
Shakespeare returns to Curium
This year’s annual Shakespeare at Curium has beaten the corona odds, and will be staged on June 24, 25, and 26. Alix Norman reports that The Merchant of Venice will be a ...