Suez Canal says 87 ships to pass through on Thursday
he Suez Canal Authority said 87 ships were expected to pass through the waterway in both directions on Thursday, as it tries to clear a backlog since re-opening on Monday.
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Luxury stays: the Hotel Eden Rome
In this video, we pay our respects to the sumptuous Hotel Eden, Rome, sitting just above the fray of the capital’s Spanish Steps, with sweeping panoramas of the Eternal ...
Four in ten children in Cyprus cared for exclusively by parents
Four out of 10 children (41.6 per cent) in Cyprus aged less than three years were cared for exclusively by their parents in 2019, slightly below the EU27 average of 47.1 per cent, according ...
Magnificent Madagascar: island of natural wonders and epic landscapes
In this video, we head to Madagascar, an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately 400km off the coast of East Africa… and a true dream destination for outdoors enthusiasts.
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Coronavirus: testing locations for Friday
A total of 59 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Friday, the health ministry announced.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
British police officer convicted of belonging to neo-Nazi group
A British police officer has been found guilty of being a member of a banned neo-Nazi group and possessing extremist material including the manifesto of Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring ...
Suez blockage may lead to large reinsurance claims
The blockage of the Suez Canal is likely to lead to large reinsurance claims, adding to upward pressure on marine reinsurance rates, James Vickers, chair of reinsurance broker Willis Re ...
How ballet class has evolved over the centuries
From its origins at the French court, the ballet class has evolved through the centuries. In this video, we join former ballet mistress Ursula Hageli as she explores the tradition ...
Psychologists say toxic positivity is on the rise: what is it and why is it harmful?
By Liz Connor
Ever since Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret became an international bestseller, people have been obsessed with the power of positive thinking. The book gained fame for popularising ...
Saint Michael Hospice shops desperate for stock donations
Donated items are desperately needed at the charity shops which support the Archangel Michael Hospice in Paphos, as the coronavirus restrictions have meant donations have been severely slashed, according to ...
Wijnaldum ‘not irreplaceable’ at Liverpool, insists Jamie Redknapp
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes Georginio Wijnaldum is not irreplaceable and the club are fully justified in the stance they have taken over his contract.
The Holland international’s ...
10 common triggers of inflammation
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 ...
Microsoft to supply augmented reality technology to US army
Microsoft on Wednesday said it has won a deal to sell the US Army augmented reality headsets based on its HoloLens product and backed by Azure cloud computing services.
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‘Black market’ emerges to dodge unofficial Turkish-Saudi blockade
Some Turkish exporters are rerouting food, clothing and other goods to circumvent a months-long unofficial blockade by Saudi Arabia that has sent trade to record lows, exporters and traders said.
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Secret ‘crypt within a crypt’ discovered under Pancyprian Gymnasium
A hideout used by members of ‘Filiki Eteria’, the secret organisation behind the Greek revolution against Ottoman rule, was discovered during renovations underneath Pancyprian Gymansium in Nicosia and will be ...
Restaurant review: Blue Apple, Limassol
By Kyriacos Nicolaou
A walk through Limassol’s old town on Thursday revealed many an empty seat at the various establishments that chose to open that day, most of them ...
Shoe Factory re-opens with a guitar concert
Cypriot guitar tunes, Greek artists and Argentinian instruments will sound at The Shoe Factory later this month as the venue prepares to host musicians and guests once again. On April 16 ...
Over 7,000 asylum applications in 2020, backlog now almost 20,000
A total of 7,036 new asylum applications were submitted in 2020 in Cyprus, raising the year’s backlog to nearly 20,000, Unhcr Cyprus reported on Thursday.
The statistics were updated based on figures ...
Russia forces smart device makers to pre-install domestic software
Moscow is trying to strengthen control of the internet and reduce its dependence on foreign companies and countries. A number of additional proposals are in the works, ranging from compelling ...
Pfizer shot 91% effective against S. African variant
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said on Thursday their COVID-19 vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing the disease, citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months.
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Paws dog shelter to hold online fundraiser
Paws dog shelter will hold a fun online event this week to raise cash for the charity.
The Paws, ‘Easter Extravaganza’, will now take place via Zoom, as current restrictions ...
April 1 marks ‘landmark struggle’ against colonialism, president says
President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday laid a wreath at the imprisoned graves in Nicosia to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the launch of the Eoka struggle for independence from British ...
Coronavirus: some positives leave mandatory isolation earlier than they should
Some people who test positive for Covid-19 fail to comply with the 14-day compulsory self-isolation period, the health ministry said on Thursday in an announcement restating the guidelines for people ...
Back to drawing board for Germany after North Macedonia fiasco
Germany coach Joachim Loew was forced back to the drawing board to find quick fixes ahead of this year’s European Championship after his team’s shock 2-1 home defeat ...