Doom river: what it takes to survive whitewater raft flips
In this video, we see swift-water rescue trainees mastering the response protocol for righting a raft that’s flipped over in the midst of a raging river.
The group drills ...
Pope Francis returns to Vatican for rest after intestinal surgery
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Wednesday, 11 days after surgery to remove part of his colon, starting a period of near-total rest and rehabilitation expected to last at least ...
Here’s why Oahu Golf Apparel encourages kids to play golf
Encouraging Healthy Social Development by Making Golf More Accessible and Fun
As a country that attracts thousands of golfers from Israel and the UK each year, seeking to spread our ...
Lidl in Ayia Fylaxeos celebrates one year of operation!
On July 16, our 18th store in Cyprus celebrates its first birthday and will offer gifts and many surprises to its costumers.
In just a year, Lidl’s newest store in ...
I thought I was a regular chap. Turns out I’m not
By Richard Dickenson
They were chatting at the bar.
‘I’m a lesbian,’ she said.
‘Oh,.. er,.. that’s nice,’ he said, totally missing the point, as most lads would.
‘...
Turkish central bank holds interest rates; lira slides lower; inflation rages
Turkey’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for the fourth month in a row on Wednesday, as a weak lira and increasing inflation are expected to delay planned rate ...
Man jailed for 13 years for 27 kilos of cannabis
Larnaca-Famagusta criminal court on Wednesday jailed a 33-year-old man from Greece for 13 years after finding him guilty of illegally importing 27 kilos of cannabis.
The man was arrested at Larnaca Airport ...
Coronavirus: As cases surge, minister and advisory committee to discuss possible measures
IF the advisory committee on coronavirus deems it necessary to take further measures, their suggestions will be tabled to the cabinet, set to meet on Friday, government spokesman Marios Pelekanos ...
KidFest 2021: a family day of fun
Children always seem to have more fun and an upcoming event in Paphos promises to offer them just that!
KidFest 2021 will be a family fun day with events for everyone ...
Murder suspect to stand trial on September 17
A 33-year-old man suspected of driving into and killing another man in Limassol earlier this month will remain in custody pending his trial in September, it emerged on Thursday.
The ...
Authorities to lease two firefighting aircraft
In the wake of a deadly fire that burned nearly 55 square kilometres of land in the foothills of the Troodos mountains and killed four people, the government has approved the ...
Suckers for learning: why octopuses are so intelligent
By Lisa Poncet
Our last common ancestor with the octopus existed more than 500 million years ago. So why is it that they seem to show such peculiar similarities with humans, ...
Gordon Ramsay’s beet salad with goat cheese and prosciutto
Pickle apples, candy pistachios, roast beets… you can get as fancy as you like with this beautiful, refreshing and earthy salad, as prepared by famous chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay.
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Operation Jetstream within the SBAs beaches is now in force
The SBA Police is warning all beach goers to follow the rules and remain safe.
In liaison with the Area Office, the SBA Police has announced that Operation Jetstream at ...
South African crowds rampage, defying calls for end to violence
Crowds looted shops and businesses in South Africa on Wednesday, defying government calls to end a week of violence that has killed more than 70 people, wrecked hundreds of businesses and ...
Coronavirus: Pregnant woman intubated in Nicosia ICU
Authorities on Wednesday confirmed that a 22-year-old pregnant woman has been intubated after presenting pneumonia from Covid-19.
The woman, who is on her 20th week of gestation, is at the ...
More and more stores and fashion brands going fur-free
Luxury department store brand Neiman Marcus has just become the latest business to completely ditch fur.
The Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) announced that by 2023 it will stop selling any products ...
Deniers of science to blame for covid-19 surge, not tourists says Greek tourism minister
Tourism is not to blame for a surge of COVID-19 infections in Greece, the tourism minister said on Wednesday after the government reintroduced restrictions aimed at saving the summer season.
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Restaurant owner wants ‘to bring Africa to Cyprus’
Maureen Chacholiades came to Cyprus as a student in 2006 and has now become the bossy but concerned ‘mama’ of the Cameroonian community. By Theo Panayides
Ogbono soup, says the menu, “...
Coronavirus: Walk-in vaccination centres start on Thursday
The operation of walk-in vaccination centres, available only for Gesy beneficiaries, will “facilitate residents’ access to vaccination”, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
Five walk-in vaccination centres will start operation ...
Smart foam material gives robotic hand the ability to self-repair
Singapore researchers have developed a smart foam material that allows robots to sense nearby objects, and repairs itself when damaged, just like human skin.
Artificially innervated foam, or AiFoam, is ...
Efforts underway to prevent Varosha fait accompli, president says (Update 4)
President Nicos Anastasiades said Wednesday he expected the UN and the EU to react accordingly to any Turkish actions concerning Varosha, as the National Council discussed the matter during a ...
Hive-lapse: how honeybees morph from larvae to adults
In this 2015 video, we witness the transformation of honeybee larvae to pupae to adults, thanks to a stunning time-lapse captured by photographer Anand Varma.
Varma created the video as part ...
Step closer for speed cameras
The first four mobile speed cameras out of a total of 120, including fixed ones, have recently arrived in Cyprus and are ready to be installed, as part of a project ...