S. Africa’s ANC on course for first sub-50% election result
Voter support for South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) was on course on Tuesday to drop below 50% for the first time since it ended white minority rule in 1994, ...
Extradition sought for ‘high value target’ in forex fraud case
Police on Tuesday confirmed that Cyprus received a request from Germany to extradite a permanent resident of the island arrested last month in connection with a cross-border trading fraud investigation ...
Successful Youth Forum makes China-Cyprus ties stronger
A memorable, first-of-its-kind “China-Cyprus Youth Forum” recently took place at the European University Cyprus.
Organised by the Embassy of China in Cyprus to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment ...
Movie screening among the plants
There have been plenty of alternative movie nights at unusual locations, with the latest a garden centre, where the audience will be surrounded by plants and greenery. Aimer La Vie ...
Coronavirus: One death and 249 new cases (updated)
One Covid-19 death and 249 new coronavirus infections were reported by the health ministry on Tuesday evening, raising the death toll to 575.
There are currently 70 patients receiving treatment for Covid-19 in ...
Charity supported by 2021 Radisson BLU marathon calls on runners to fundraise
Given that the Radisson BLU Larnaka International Marathon 2021 features the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Cyprus as a supported cause, running enthusiasts are called to turn their passion to philanthropy.
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Facebook will shut down facial recognition system
Facebook Inc announced on Tuesday it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such ...
Saudi embassy participates in October breast cancer awareness campaign
In keeping with October’s month-long World Breast Cancer Awareness drive, the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Cyprus was lit up in pink, the symbolic colour with which the campaign ...
Shortage of foreign labour causing problems for farmers
MPs on Tuesday gave authorities a month to help farmers address a shortage in labour created in part by foreign workers taking up undeclared work elsewhere or applying for political ...
Greece reports new record high of Covid-19 cases
Greece reported 6,700 new coronavirus infections in the preceding 24 hours on Tuesday, breaking a previous single-day record of 5,449 that was recorded on Monday.
This took the total infections to 754,451 since the ...
Success of region’s climate plan will have ‘repercussions for the world’
Cyprus on Tuesday presented its initiative for coordinating climate change actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) during the UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow.
The summit brings ...
Factbox – Countries vaccinating children against Covid-19
The United States is set to roll out Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 this week and the shots could be administered as soon as ...
North calls for more cooperation over irregular migration
The north on Tuesday called on the government to cooperate over the issue of irregular migration, arguing that it is impossible for a single ‘country’ to tackle this on its ...
Frederick University at forefront of staff digital training
Frederick University is coordinating the digital transformation of higher education with the aim of training teaching staff in distance learning.
The university as the coordinator of the Open Lab for ...
Blatter, Platini indicted by Swiss authorities over payment
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini have been indicted over unlawfully arranging a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.19 million), the Office of the Attorney ...
Palestinians facing Jerusalem evictions reject deal with Israeli settlers
Palestinians facing eviction from the flashpoint East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah rejected a deal on Tuesday that would have seen them accept the temporary ownership of their homes by ...
Woman arrested in connection to €70,000 theft
Police on Tuesday arrested a 53-year-old woman wanted in connection with the theft of around €70,000 from an apartment in Kato Paphos last week.
The woman was a ‘key’ person in ...
What’s the best serum for your skin type?
By Katie Wright
A host of exciting new launches is putting serums in the spotlight, but what if you’ve yet to add this under-rated essential to your beauty routine?
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‘Cash machine’ BP boosts share buyback as profit surges
BP (BP.L) added more than a billion dollars to its share buyback programme on Tuesday as it likened itself to a “cash machine” benefiting from higher oil and gas ...
‘Halloumi not a means to achieve political goals’
Halloumi is not the means to achieve political goals, a state official said on Tuesday after reports that Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar tried to get the European Commission to ...
New exhibition features local talent and projects on social issues
It hasn’t been the easiest year for creatives yet new projects, fresh approaches and more issues have seen the spotlight as Cyprus’ creative world retakes the stage, and a ...
Coronavirus: Free testing sites for eligible groups on Wednesday
A total of 24 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Wednesday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
Pfizer expects Covid-19 vaccine sales of $29bn in 2022
Pfizer Inc on Tuesday forecast better-than-expected $29 billion in sales from its COVID-19 vaccine for 2022 and said it was seeking to sign more deals with countries for the shot that it ...
Pfizer raises COVID-19 vaccine sales forecast to $36 bln for 2021
Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) on Tuesday raised the full-year sales forecast for its COVID-19 vaccine by 7.5 per cent to $36 billion, as it signs deals with countries for booster doses and ...