France bans plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables
By Geert De Clercq
France will ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables from January 2022 in a bid to reduce plastic waste, the environment ministry said on Monday.
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Police investigating two stabbings in Limassol
Limassol police were investigating two separate stabbing incidents on Tuesday with one person being treated in hospital in serious condition.
Police said the first incident took place in a house ...
Blacklist of 42 Turkish Cypriots barred from Turkey published
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci is among 42 people barred from entering Turkey, media in the north reported on Tuesday as the backlash continued after journalist Ali Kishmir was refused ...
Coronavirus: Booster shots available for over 65s as of Wednesday
From Wednesday the health ministry will be offering a third booster shot of the Covid vaccine to the over 65s, it said on Tuesday.
Appointments can be made through the ...
Shipping sector continues to be on growth path says president (updated)
Cyprus’ connection to the sea is fundamental for both the nation and its economy, Deputy Minister of Shipping Vasilis Demetriades said on Tuesday presenting the government’s long-term shipping strategy.
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IMF revises upwards its forecasts for growth of the Cypriot economy
The International Monetary Fund revised upwards the growth rate of the Cypriot economy, compared to its forecasts for last April.
According to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) published on Tuesday, ...
Cyprus star Tziortzis remains in Nascar title hunt
Cypriot driver Vladimiros Tziortzis finished second at Circuit Zolder in Belgium in the Nascar Whelen Euro Series championship, keeping him in the battle for the title.
With two races remaining, ...
Brother dismisses claims Iran is involved in Azeri arrest
A 39-year-old Azeri suspected of planning to assassinate Israeli nationals residing on the island had come to Cyprus for a rest, according to his brother, who said claims of Iran ...
Greenpeace protests against France’s uranium exports to Russia
Greenpeace activists protested outside the headquarters of one of France’s state-owned nuclear companies on Tuesday, calling for the country to stop all exporting and plans to export its reprocessed ...
Coronavirus: Rapid test sites for eligible groups for Wednesday
A total of 24 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Wednesday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
FBI in Cyprus to inspect suspected arms-smuggling plane
A squad of FBI experts is in Cyprus to inspect an aircraft at Paphos airport with potential links to arms smuggling to Libya, police confirmed on Tuesday.
The small plane ...
Biggest dos and don’ts of boxing
Boxing is an incredible sport that allows you to combine a keen eye for detail, fast reaction speeds, strength, and mobility all into one sport. If you’re new to ...
Window closing to own Limassol Del Mar Gianfranco Ferré Home apartments
Time is of the essence for buyers looking to own their own furnished Gianfranco Ferré Home apartment at Limassol Del Mar in Cyprus. The exquisite Signature Collection will be completed ...
Penalty awards in the Premier League back to a typical level
Penalty awards are back to a typical level this season in an indication the Premier League is getting to grips with VAR.
After 70 games of the current campaign there have ...
Why do we love to gossip so much?
By Prudence Wade
How much time do you spend gossiping every day?
It varies from person to person, but a 2019 study published in the journal of Social Psychological and Personality ...
Unlimited ALL Plus: the epic plan that changes everything
Epic’s promise to offer a state-of-the-art network with great value is a consistent priority for the #1 mobile network in test in Cyprus.
Delivering once again on its commitment, Epic ...
Bringing the circus to the woods
“The dog days are over, but the summer spirit still lingers,” says the Nature & Spirit venue nestled in the woods of Moniatis village. A fun day-event that is coming ...
Themistocleous says won’t give up seat, accuses Elam of using him for the votes
Controversial MP Adreas Themistocleous said Tuesday he will not be giving up his seat after his expulsion by his party, far-right Elam, claiming that his removal had been decided on ...
Larnaca municipality unable to act on manure stench
Larnaca municipality said on Tuesday it could do nothing about the stench of manure permeating parts of the district in recent weeks.
In an announcement, the municipality said it had ...
Crete’s 6.3 quake felt in Cyprus, officials say (Updated)
A powerful quake that rattled the Greek island of Crete on Tuesday was felt in Cyprus, some 600km away, the geological surveys department said.
The magnitude 6.3 tremor at 12.24pm, was ...
President ‘determined’ to solve problems at hospitals (update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday said he was determined to resolve the all the problems currently being faced in the operation of public hospitals.
The Presidential Palace on Tuesday was ...
Attendance at Limassol wine festival exceeds expectations
The Limassol Wine Festival, a staple of the town’s history, which kicked off on October 9 and will end on October 16, is exceeding expectations in terms of turnout of visitors, ...
How to convert your photo into a sketch
Taking pictures is as common as eating nowadays.
We love to capture all the moments of our life, be it family dinner, going on trips, or even something minor as ...
Ancient Indonesian woman reshapes views on spread of early humans
Genetic traces in the body of a young woman who died 7,000 years ago furnish the first clue that mixing between early humans in Indonesia and those from faraway Siberia took ...