Coronavirus: Nurses urge ministry action to smooth vaccination process
Dogged by problems, vaccination centres need the Ministry of Health’s help to regulate both the supply of vaccines and flow of staff, the state nurses’ union (Pasyno) said on ...
Myrto Zambarta named Head of European Commission Representation in Nicosia
The College of Commissioners appointed on Wednesday Myrto Zambarta as Head of the European Commission’s Representation in Nicosia, to take office on September 1. In this capacity, she will act ...
Talking about youth, gender and peace
The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) is organising an online discussion and workshop this Thursday on gender and peace as part of the Ivy Series – Youth and Gender ...
Coronavirus: Family reject rumours of vaccine-related death
The family of the first Cypriot to receive the vaccine have stepped in to dispel rumours linking his death to the coronavirus jab.
“My grandfather did not die from the ...
Netanyahu’s two main rivals seek chance to form government after he fails
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s two main political rivals each asked the president on Wednesday for the chance to try to form a government, after Netanyahu failed to meet ...
PSG players claim referee swore at them in Man City defeat
Paris St Germain’s Leandro Paredes was verbally abused by Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers during Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg loss to Manchester City, his team mate Ander ...
Coronavirus: Greens want 8998 scrapped
Cyprus Greens slammed the government on Wednesday for continuing to impose the “draconian” measure which forces citizens to send an SMS and secure approval from the state before going out.
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Colours and flavours: how to make tangy Garlic and Beet Hummus
Given the dramatic surge of temperatures, we continue the emphasis on healthier, lighter fare.
In this video, Kravings YouTube channel host Karen Ahmed shows us how to use beets to ...
Coronavirus: Vaccination “only means” to contain pandemic, say Cyprus Medical Schools staff
The scientific staff of Medical Schools and Health Sciences faculties of Cyprus Universities has joined forces in a bid to inform people about the benefits of the vaccines against Covid-19, ...
Turning construction waste into something useful
A project in Cyprus aims to reduce and reuse the waste produced by the construction industry – and in the process, help to create safer and better insulated buildings.
The method ...
Last farewell to ‘global citizen’ Lyssarides (update 2)
Vassos Lyssarides was a world citizen and a visionary fighting for Cyprus’ and every people’s freedom and dignity, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday at the funeral of the ...
Eight unconventional items to spruce up your home’s décor
When it comes to making our home environment look more visually appealing, sometimes, the most creative and decorative items are under our noses, yet we’ve simply never considered them ...
Covid scare at G7 meeting after Indian delegates test positive
India’s entire delegation to the Group of Seven summit in London is self-isolating after two of its members tested positive for COVID-19, the British government said on Wednesday.
“Two ...
Coronavirus: Advisors seen favouring easing of restrictions
Epidemiologists are understood to favour the lifting of the nationwide lockdown next week, given the drop in the daily tally of coronavirus cases, it was reported on Wednesday.
The reports ...
Polis Chrysochous in charm offensive to attract visitors
Polis Chrysochous received very limited visits during the Easter period, but business owners are expecting to reopen in the coming week, mayor Yiotis Papachristophi said on Wednesday.
This year, local ...
Defence Minister to attend Council on future of EU defence policy in Brussels
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides is heading to Brussels to take part in Thursday’s session of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), where EU Defence Ministers will discuss current issues and ...
Fire at Limassol warehouse was malicious
The fire service responded to 61 calls for assistance, 45 fire alerts, and four false calls in the past 24 hours, including a fire at a Limassol warehouse believed to have been the ...
Teen community-building and leadership skills… through gaming
In this video, we meet 16-year-old Devin ‘Duster’ Williams, a professional gamer who gives us new insights into what playing Fortnite for years has offered him.
Despite the negative press ...
Nurses union urges state to invest in professional midwives
The government needs to invest in the professional midwife and use midwifery properly within Gesy, the nursing staff of Pasydy said on Wednesday on the occasion of International Day of ...
Growing crops in the desert… with seawater
Water that we can drink and use for crops is in short supply in much of the world – but what if we were able to convert seawater for such purposes? ...
Mark Wahlberg packs on the pounds for new film
A-lister ‘tough guy’ Mark Wahlberg’s abs have departed, with the 49-year-old reportedly packing on 20 pounds (9kg) of flab in three weeks in preparation for a new role.
The Oscar-nominated ...
Ditch n’ switch your clothes
Every closet needs a spring clean, isn’t that so? But what if our closets weren’t full to the brim with the season’s latest fashion trends so that ...
Over half of people in democracies feel freedoms overly curbed in Covid crisis
Fifty-eight percent of people living in the world’s democracies are satisfied with the response of their government to the COVID-19 pandemic though over half believe their freedoms have been ...
Zidane in awe of his Real players, Chelsea’s Tuchel singles out Kante ahead of CL semi-final
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he is constantly surprised by his players’ capacity to overcome difficulties as they set their sights on a fourth Champions League final in six ...