Britain approves 20-second COVID-19 test
Britain’s medicine regulator has approved a 20-second COVID-19 test, the product’s distributor said on Friday as it launched a testing system it said could be used in airports, ...
Russia suggests replacing anthem with Tchaikovsky at Olympics
Russia’s Olympic Committee said on Thursday it wanted to play music by composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky at this year’s Tokyo Olympics instead of its national anthem, which is banned ...
Britain has no immediate plans for COVID passports for pubs says minister
Britain has no immediate plans to use COVID-19 certificates to control entry into pubs and other venues when they are allowed to reopen for indoors trading in May, Housing Minister ...
Poll shows corruption biggest problem for people in Cyprus
Cypriots consider corruption as the biggest problem currently faced by the country with the coronavirus pandemic a close second, according to a survey published by state broadcaster CyBC.
The poll, ...
‘Glee’ cast set to honour Naya Rivera at GLAAD Awards
Less than a year after ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera’s devastating death, her former cast members are set to reunite and honour their late co-star in a special way at ...
Biden says he has not given up on Cyprus problem
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday he has not given up on trying to find a solution to the Cyprus problem.
Speaking on the occasion of Greece’s Independence ...
How a wild horse reunited with his human after being sold
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 ...
Sport floating on sea of high-carbon sponsorship
Sport is ‘floating on a sea of high-carbon sponsorship’ with soccer top of the league for deals with car makers, airlines and fossil fuel companies, according to a study published ...
Copy of important Athienou artefact to go on show
A copy of an important ancient votive plaque on display in New York will soon on show at the Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou, the municipality announced on Friday.
The ...
News podcast: Hotel food waste is appalling
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by ...
Formula One Q&A: What lies ahead in the new season?
The new Formula One season begins in Bahrain on Sunday with Lewis Hamilton bidding to win an unprecedented eighth world championship.
Here, the PA news agency looks at a number ...
Sexual harassment charges to be filed against former MEP (updated)
The law office of Republic has instructed police to file sexual harassment charges against a former politician, police spokesman Christos Andreou told CyBC on Friday. He would not identify the ...
EU Commission can put brakes on vaccine exports
EU leaders have agreed to allow the EU Commissioin to put the brakes on vaccine exports.
On Thursday, the European Council gave the Commission freedom to exercise a mechanism to ...
Social sculptures: a 10-day workshop for artists
On the occasion of BEUYS100, the Goethe-Institut Zypern announces a Call for Artists for Social Sculptures, a series of events including a workshop and exhibition at Goethe in April and ...
700 borrowers deemed non-viable for loan subsidisation under ESTIA scheme
A total of 700 borrowers with non-performing loans (NPLs) amounting to about €173 million were deemed non-viable for loan subsidisation under the Estia scheme, sources told the Cyprus News Agency on Friday.
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Ultra-rich got richer during pandemic; now they ponder how to keep it all
In 2020, as the world convulsed under COVID-19 and the global economy faced its worst recession since World War II, billionaires saw their riches reach new heights.
Now some are talking ...
Giant ship, still blocking Suez canal, also sends shipping rates rocketing higher
Reeling from the blockage in the Suez Canal, shipping rates for oil product tankers have nearly doubled this week, and several vessels were diverted away from the vital waterway as ...
Nike, Adidas join brands feeling Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang
Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media on Thursday over past comments the fashion brands have made about labour conditions in Xinjiang, part of a diplomatic row ...
Other EU citizens make up 13 pct of Cyprus’ population – Eurostat
People from other EU states made up around 13 per cent of the island’s population on January 1, 2020, the highest percentage after Luxembourg, Eurostat figures show.
An additional 5 per cent living ...
Mountain roads closed due to snow
Police said Friday the following mountain roads were open only to vehicles with four wheel drive or chains due to snow:
Kakopetria – Pinewood – Pedoulas; Pedoulas – Prodromos; Prodromos – Lemythou; Prodromos – Platres.
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Coronavirus: Police book 173 individuals, five businesses
Five establishments and 173 individuals were booked for violating coronavirus decrees between 6am on Thursday and 6am on Friday, police said Friday.
During this time, officers carried out 12,197 checks in all ...
EU turns up heat on Astrazeneca as new COVID-19 wave surges
EU leaders voiced frustration late on Thursday over a massive shortfall in contracted deliveries of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, as a third wave of infections surged across Europe.
With inoculation programmes ...
Lebanese insurance innovator moves business to Cyprus
By George Eid and Andrew Rosenbaum
Last week, Roger Zaccar moved his company, which disrupts insurance sales with a mobile app, from Beirut to Limassol.
Zaccar told the Cyprus Mail ...
England thump San Marino, Spain frustrated by Greece
England kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of San Marino on Thursday as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice and Ollie Watkins marked his debut with a ...