Mything the ordinary: the mundane world in miniatures
“My eyes are always on the job. My mind never shuts off. You know, I’m sitting in the doctor’s surgery and he’s getting ready to do an ...
US agencies examine reports of early Covid-19 infections in Wuhan lab
U.S. intelligence agencies are examining reports that researchers at a Chinese virology laboratory were seriously ill in 2019 a month before the first cases of COVID-19 were reported, according to ...
Cyprus ready to veto EU summit conclusions over Turkey relations (updated)
Cyprus’ positive stance at the upcoming European Council (EUCO) that will discuss EU-Turkey relations will depend on Ankara’s conduct on the Cyprus problem, Famagusta and other issues, President Nicos ...
Healthy boundaries: the reasons why people fail to set them
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 ...
EU expects more than a billion Covid shots by end of September
The European Union expects to have received more than a billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of September from four drugmakers, a document presented to EU leaders on ...
UK spies violated human rights with bulk intercepts, European rights court rules
Britain’s GCHQ eavesdropping agency breached fundamental human rights by intercepting and harvesting vast amounts of communications, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday.
Revelations by former National ...
Messy wardrobe stressing you out? Declutter and organise
By Katie Wright
Do you feel a wave of panic every time you peek inside your wardrobe and face a mountain of mess? Do you regularly fantasise about having a ...
How to cool a home in the summer without AC
Cooling a home without the benefit of air-conditioning may seem like a lost cause.
But before the AC-less get too despondent at the thought of the summer heat returning, in ...
EU award for Cyprus’ Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage (video)
Cyprus’ Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage has been awarded an EU cultural heritage award in the category ‘Dedicated Service to Heritage’, the European Commission and Europa Nostra have announced.
The ...
Blinken pledges U.S. support to rebuild Gaza, prevent return to war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged on a Middle East mission on Tuesday that Washington would rally support to rebuild Gaza as part of efforts to bolster a ...
Stormy weather: the turbulent lifecycle and awe-inspiring power of cyclones
In meteorology, a cyclone refers to a large-scale mass of air, revolving around a strong, low-atmospheric pressure centre, and originating over large bodies of water.
They generally occur in three ...
Cyprus receives €124m in SURE loans
The European Commission has loaned Cyprus €124 million under the Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) Programme, the Commission said in a press release on Tuesday.
The funds ...
Coronavirus: Only 14 patients now at Famagusta general
The number of patients at Famagusta’s referral hospital for Covid-19 has fallen to 14 or 18.6 per cent of total capacity, the facility’s scientific director Amalia Hadjiyianni told the Cyprus ...
Heritage is more than a name at Limassol private school
Ancient artefacts discovered at Heritage school
Heritage Private School in Limassol is hosting an archaeological exhibition with artefacts found at its premises and accompanied by students’ handmade replicas, as part ...
Exhibition inspired by butterflies
A new exhibition in Limassol sees Theodora Foutrou present her latest pieces of work, discussing the role of nature in the creative process. Titled The Domestication of the Butterfly, the ...
Multiple sclerosis association honoured at healthcare business awards
A charity supporting people with multiple sclerosis and their families was among the organisations honoured by the Cyprus Healthcare Business Awards for their work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cyprus Multiple ...
‘Rare’ nesting of ravens sighted after 16 years
For the first time in over 16 years, a pair of ravens has successfully nested in the government-controlled areas and specifically in the Akamas area, BirdLife Cyprus said on its Facebook ...
Marinated, juicy and tender lamb kabobs
With summer’s grilling season just around the corner (although one may argue this lasts year-round in Cyprus), there are a host of options for getting friends around the barbecue.
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Coronavirus: Enclaved voters should not need to self-isolate on return, says Photiou
The government has asked the UN to mediate so that the north does not impose a 10-day self-isolation to enclaved who cross on Sunday to vote, it emerged on Tuesday.
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‘Like brothers’: Ecclestone mourns Mosley after death
Bernie Ecclestone said Max Mosley was like a brother to him following the former FIA president’s death.
Mosley died on Sunday night after a battle with cancer. He was 81.
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How to track down a new virus – and link it to disease
By Anthony King
Finding new viruses is easy – the hard part is understanding which ones cause disease, says Dr Lia van der Hoek, a virologist from the Amsterdam UMC, the ...
Three life-saving reasons to microchip your dog
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
‘Black day for National Guard’ as officer dies in training exercise (update 4)
A 32-year-old National Guard officer, Xanthos Kyriacou, from Limassol died on Tuesday after an accident during a training exercise in the mountainous area of Trooditissa.
The accident occurred at around 8.30...
Online tool to help voters gauge party that best matches views
An online tool was created to help locals decide how to vote in the May 30 parliamentary elections by comparing their views with the positions of the main political parties.
Choose4...