BMW cuts east German working hours to same as west
BMW will cut working hours at its east German plant from 38 to 35, in line with its west German factories, it said on Friday, in a move welcomed by the works ...
New UK magnet factory for EVs should copy Chinese playbook-report
Britain can revive production of high-powered magnets vital for the ramp up of electric vehicles, but it should copy China’s centralised strategy to make it viable, according to a ...
What’s Eaten Where: Anguilla
A tiny Caribbean island, Anguilla is consistently ranked as the Number 1 Caribbean island, ahead of better known destinations such as Bermuda and the Bahamas.
Consisting of one main island (named ...
Liverpool’s Firmino faces spell out with serious hamstring injury
Liverpool’s Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino sustained a serious hamstring injury in Wednesday’s 2-0 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid and there is no timeline for the 30-year-old’s ...
New coalition ‘government’ formed in the north
The north’s new ‘prime minister’ Faiz Sucuoglu on Friday announced the new ‘cabinet’ after given the mandate to form a new ‘government’ following his election last week as head ...
BA-owner IAG optimistic on transatlantic reopening despite 2021 losses
British Airways owner IAG (ICAG.L) is “very optimistic” about the reopening of transatlantic travel and planning to ramp up capacity on those routes next year, fuelling recovery hopes despite ...
Pfizer says antiviral pill cuts risk of severe COVID-19 by 89%
Pfizer Inc’s experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 was shown to cut by 89% the chances of hospitalization or death for adults at risk of developing severe disease, the company ...
Ledra St crossing to close for two days next week for works
The interior ministry on Friday announced that the Ledra Street crossing will suspend operations for 48 hours due to construction work.
According to the ministry, the crossing point will close between 11 ...
Next exploration round will determine the speed and way of hydrocarbon exploitation, Minister says
The next natural gas exploration round as well as the hydrocarbon quantities located will determine the speed and the exploitation of the hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), ...
Most businesses have seen costs rise up to 30 per cent in past six months
Most businesses said they saw a rise in prices of up to 30 per cent in the past six months, according to the results of a survey published on Friday.
The ...
Coronavirus: Saturday’s testing sites for eligible groups
The health ministry announced the testing sites for Saturday, 49 in total, in all districts.
To get tested people need to present their ID, passport or driver’s licence for identification ...
With fourth wave raging, Germany agrees booster shots for all
Germany’s COVID-19 situation is entering a very difficult period with rising numbers of intensive care patients, health minister Jens Spahn said, as German state leaders warned the country may ...
Coronavirus: J&J recipients can only receive boosters at walk-in centres
People aged 50 and over who received the Janssen anti-coronavirus vaccine can receive a booster jab only through the walk-in vaccination centres, the health ministry said on Friday.
The decision was ...
Bus filled with LGBTI+ stories to tour Nicosia
A bus full of inspiring stories of the LGBTI+ community will roam around Nicosia on November 13 and 14 as part of a unique performance as part of the Nicosia International Festival. ...
Kato Pyrgos angered by move to sell co-op building
Kato Pyrgos community council on Friday voiced objections to a reported decision by asset management company Altamira to sell the former Kato Pyrgos co-op building, which they said had been ...
Greek-Cypriot mothers and a side-serving of guilt
A Greek-Cypriot mother’s kitchen is as skilfully run like a well-oiled machine. This is a world where food is ever-present; one’s self-regulation of hunger is lost, and sometimes ...
PwC Cyprus holds future of shipping conference in Limassol
New trends and challenges reshaping the business environment, and the future of shipping in Cyprus, were the focus of a Limassol conference organised this week by PwC Cyprus, attended by ...
Gene linked to doubling risk of Covid-19 death found by UK scientists
British scientists have identified a gene that doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19, providing new insights into why some people are more susceptible to the disease than others, while ...
Xavi set for Barca as Al Sadd agree to coach’s release
Xavi Hernandez is free to take over as head coach of Barcelona after the Catalan club paid the release clause in his contract with Al Sadd, the Qatari team said ...
Green party condemns hunting at Anthoupolis wetland
The Green party on Friday condemned “unacceptable” illegal hunting within the fenced-off area of an Anthoupolis wetland and called on relevant authorities to intervene.
The party’s announcement cited mass ...
National Guard should be at highest readiness as long as occupation continues
As long as Cyprus remains under occupation and Turkey continues with new threats, the National Guard must remain at the highest readiness and act as the main force of deterrence ...
DNA from Sitting Bull’s hair confirms living great-grandson’s ancestry
A sample of Sitting Bull’s hair has helped scientists confirm that a South Dakota man is the famed 19th century Native American leader’s great-grandson using a new method ...
Driver collides with police vehicle, tests four times over limit
A 24-year-old woman who crashed into the back of a police vehicle will be charged with drunk driving after she tested four times over the limit, police said on Friday.
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Coronavirus: Grace period for CovScan requirement (updated)
The introduction of electronic scanning of the SafePass will start on Monday on a voluntary basis, the health ministry said on Friday, to ease businesses into the measure until November 22 ...