Five killed in Mexico’s oil platform fire, output remains offline
Five workers were killed and six injured Sunday’s fire on an offshore platform in the southern Gulf of Mexico operated by Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) that cut about a quarter ...
Police seize thousands of fake goods in Ayia Napa
Over 4,000 counterfeit items have been seized from several shops in the Famagusta district, police said on Monday.
A combined operation on Monday by the police and customs turned up over 4,000 ...
In farewell to New Yorkers, Cuomo says it’s ‘unfair’ he had to resign
In his final public remarks as governor of New York on Monday, Andrew Cuomo complained about what he called the unfairness of the state investigation that concluded he sexually harassed ...
Man arrested over theft from car
A 32-year-old was arrested in Limassol on suspicion of stealing from a parked vehicle and then using one of the stolen credit cards, police said on Monday.
The incident took ...
Coronavirus: One death, 333 new cases (Updated)
The health ministry announced one death and 333 cases of Covid-19 on Monday.
A 71-year-old man passed away at Limassol general hospital, raising total deaths to 484, of which 311 were men and 173 ...
Poland to build fence, double troop numbers on Belarus border
Poland will build a fence along its border with Belarus and double the number of troops there, the defence minister said on Monday, to halt a flow of migrants the ...
Antiskino open-air theatre festival is back
“The pandemic didn’t come to teach us about vaccines, viruses, transmissions and to alienate us,” says the Antiskino festival team. “It arrived and brought us closer, amplified our love ...
Allies step up pressure on Biden amid Kabul evacuation chaos (Update 3)
With thousands of desperate Afghans and foreigners crowding into Kabul airport in the hope of fleeing Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers, pressure grew on U.S. President Joe Biden on ...
What you pay for when you buy a Rolls Royce
When we talk of ultimate car manufacturing, one brand comes to mind: Rolls Royce, the epitome of luxury. Yet what makes the marque so expensive is not so much the ...
Riyaan and Moufflons lead the way in Cyprus Cricket
Two top-of-the-table clashes in the CCA #BAOFINANCIAL T20 Cup on Sunday saw Riyaan move to the summit of the eastern group, while Cyprus Moufflons cemented their place at the top ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Tuesday
A total of 36 free rapid test sites mobile units for coronavirus will operate nationwide on Tuesday, the health ministry announced, for eligible groups.
Free rapid testing for the general population ...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine wins full U.S. FDA approval (Updated)
The U.S. drug regulator on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine – the first to secure such Food and Drug Administration validation – prompting President ...
Peekaboo chic: Why cut-out detail dresses are summer’s hottest trend
By Katie Wright
River Island Green Floral Cut Out Midi
Designers were playing fashion peekaboo on the spring/summer catwalks, with cut-out details that revealed a subtle flash of flesh.
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Coronavirus: Cabinet extends job support scheme
The cabinet on Monday decided to extend employment support measures to businesses to help the tackle the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Government spokesman Marios Pelekanos said the applications for ...
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse: the epitome of dining in style!
‘Great dining experience in a luxurious setting’
These words can be used to describe the world-famous American brand Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener in Limassol, which is today one ...
Akamas road controversy resurfaces after second buggy accident (Updated)
The Green Party on Monday reiterated its demand for the closure of a dangerous road in Akamas, following two buggy accidents, one of them fatal, within the last two weeks.
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Germany to drop incidence levels as key Covid yardstick
Germany has decided to stop using the coronavirus infection rate as its yardstick for deciding if restrictions should be in force to contain the spread of the virus, government sources ...
How to furnish an apartment on a budget
When you’re furnishing your apartment, it might be tempting to take out your credit card and lay it all on the line: but don’t do this to yourself. ...
Cyprus passports rescinded of Turkish Cypriots linked to Varosha reopening (Update 3)
The cabinet on Monday decided to rescind the passports of 14 Turkish Cypriots, including leader Ersin Tatar, seen as undermining the Republic of Cyprus.
The decision concerns Turkish Cypriot officials and ...
Booster Covid-19 shots should be delayed – WHO director-general
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that COVID-19 booster shots should be delayed as priority should be given to raising vaccination rates in countries where only 1% or 2% of ...
Escaping chaos and reconnecting with nature
Chirokitia Eco Village aims be socially, culturally, economically and ecologically sustainable
There’s one in Chololo, Tanzania. Another in Narara, Australia. You’ll find at least two in Italy (Damanhur ...
District Officer error in application by an alien
The law requires stamping of the contract of sale and not its deposition at the Land Registry for the examination of the application by an alien
The acquisition of immovable ...
Fire in Paphos district under control (Updated)
A fire that broke out on Monday near Androlykou and Prodromi villages in the Paphos district was brought under control around 3pm, the fire service said.
The flames broke out ...
Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction
Want a Brazil jersey owned by Pele? An All Blacks shirt signed by Dan Carter? A New York Yankees photo autographed by Derek Jeter? David Beckham’s AC Milan shirt?
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