Cyprus marks 47 years since the Turkish invasion (updated)
Cyprus pays tribute on Tuesday to all those killed during the Turkish invasion in 1974 which resulted in the occupation of 37 per cent of the Mediterranean island’s territory, an EU ...
Beyond hyper-local: Swedish ‘Street Moves’ project targets ‘one-minute’ city
While the ’15-minute city’ model promotes neighborhood-level urban planning, in this video we learn Sweden is pursuing an even more hyper-local twist: a scheme to redesign every street in the ...
Weekend of surprises in Cyprus cricket
The weekend produced some close finishes and a few surprise results as the cricket calendar expanded to include a new competition, running alongside the T20 Cup.
The 2021 CCA #BAOFINANCIAL 40 Overs ...
World’s first 600 km/h high-speed maglev train rolls off assembly line
China’s new high-speed maglev train rolled off the production line on Tuesday. It has a designed top speed of 600 km per hour — currently the fastest ground vehicle available globally.
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Israel reacts to spyware scandal after journalists are hacked
Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday that the export of cyber products, like spyware sold by NSO Group, was for lawful use and with the sole purpose of fighting ...
EU watchdog rejects call to ban Facebook from processing WhatsApp user data
A European Union privacy watchdog rejected a call by Germany’s lead data protection regulator for an EU-wide ban on Facebook’s (FB.O) processing of personal data from its ...
Devoted goose braves humans to comfort injured mate
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 ...
The global music scene: ZENG’S Jazziz interview
Throughout life we are presented with a limited number of opportunities that will change our entire perception of reality. As we work towards our final demise, we have a small ...
10,000 sign petition seeking justice in Oroklini cat abuse case
More than 10,000 people have signed a petition aiming to bring to justice a man suspected of killing several cats in Oroklini last winter.
Post-mortem examinations on ten dead cats found ...
‘Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together’: IOC amends motto
The International Olympic Committee has amended its ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’ motto to include the word ‘Together’, its President Thomas Bach said on Tuesday, highlighting the need for solidarity during difficult ...
Boxing comes to Sports Village at Aphrodite Hills Resort
MetaQuotes Champ Boxing Academy is hosting a training camp on the island with boxers from Russia, Greece, and Cyprus.
The event is taking place from July 22-28 at the Village ...
Coronavirus: SafePass required on public transport
Drivers and passengers on public transport must present a SafePass starting from Tuesday, the transport ministry has clarified.
The ministry issued a written statement with the recent guidelines for public ...
Seven ways to teach public speaking to kids
Hey kids, in this video we’re talking about public speaking.
So many young people grow up with a huge fear of public speaking; they shrink from getting up in ...
Talking about the climate crisis
Simply talking about the climate crisis may not seem like enough, and in all honesty, it’s not but it’s a starting point to raise awareness and fully understand ...
Man arrested for verbally assaulting police officer
Paphos police arrested a 25-year-old man on Monday for verbally assaulting an officer and refusing to share his personal information.
The incident took place around 1pm on Monday at the ...
Macaulay Culkin helped Paris Jackson ace ‘American Horror Story’ audition
With a godfather like actor Macaulay Culkin, who else would Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris run to for performing advice?
Turns out her instincts were correct – the ‘Home Alone’ star’...
Ayia Napa sees ‘steady growth’ in foreign visitors
A steady increase in tourist arrivals from abroad has led to a 30-40 per cent occupancy rate at Ayia Napa hotels, the town’s mayor said on Tuesday.
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Two young drivers held for speeding
Two drivers, aged 20 and 18, were arrested for speeding in Larnaca and Nicosia, police said on Tuesday.
The first driver was caught speeding at 191kph on the Larnaca-Kofinou motorway around 11.30pm ...
Two rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel, no damage – Israeli army
Two rockets were launched at Israel from Lebanon overnight on Tuesday setting off sirens but causing no damage or injuries, and the Israeli military said it responded with artillery fire.
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Sprawling Oregon blaze expands, forcing firefighters to retreat
Stoked by hot, dry winds, the largest of several dozen Western wildfires roared through more drought-parched brush and timber in southern Oregon on Monday, displacing some 2,000 residents after destroying scores ...
Dominic Cummings takes another swipe at PM Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not prepared to impose lockdown restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 to save the elderly and denied the National Health Service would be ...
Africa’s largest hydropower project GERD delayed by Sudan-Ethiopia talks
Sudan on Monday reiterated its rejection of Ethiopia’s completion of the second filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a 6,450 MW ...
Libyan conflict has cost $580bn; EU plans military mission
The EU is firming up plans for a military mission to Libya in order to compete for influence with foreign powers there, the EUobserver reported on Monday.
This is in ...
Cyprus economy gets growth spurt
The Cypriot economy continues to recover after registering an impressive year-on-year growth rate of 11.2 per cent in June according to a report by the University of Cyprus Economic Research Centre.
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