Biden, China’s Xi expected to meet virtually on Monday -sources
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold a virtual summit on Monday, sources said, amid tensions over trade, human rights and military activities.
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Akel bill for further cuts, VAT being discussed by MPs next week
A bill tabled by main opposition Akel suggesting further cuts to VAT on electricity bills will be discussed at the next House finance committee after gaining support from the majority ...
Queen to make first public appearance since hospital stay
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will attend a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said, in her first public engagement in person since she spent a night in hospital last ...
Nouris: There is no magic solution to tackling migration
There are no magic solutions to tackling the migration issue, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Thursday, stating the government’s determination to protect the country’s interests amidst reactions ...
Australia beat Pakistan to reach T20 World Cup final
Australia reached the Twenty20 World Cup final with a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second semi-final on Thursday.
Set 177 for victory, David Warner made 49 before Australia rode unbeaten cameos ...
Edek calls off two scheduled electoral process as court battle drags on
Following another court injunction, socialist party Edek has called off until further notice two scheduled electoral processes, with the party leader accusing dissidents of deliberate sabotage.
In a statement, party ...
Prosecutor in Rittenhouse murder trial tangles again with judge
The lead prosecutor in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial in Wisconsin on Thursday accused the judge of unfairness, a day after being excoriated for trying to introduce inadmissible evidence and ...
Coronavirus: Health minister to meet scientific team to bridge reported ‘rift’
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas will on Monday meet with the coronavirus advisory team, in an apparent bid to hash out differences in opinion as well as deal with the mixed ...
Coronavirus: No deaths, 264 people test positive on Thursday (Updated)
Authorities on Thursday announced no new fatalities from Covid-19, while nationwide testing found 264 people testing positive for the coronavirus.
The official death toll stands at 587; earlier in the day, the ...
Upcoming groovy live music all over the island
Music, music and more music is coming up as live performances take place all over the island this November and December. This Friday, the popular band Rumba Attack will head ...
Death of girl, 8, in north believed due to Covid complications, more tests needed
The death of an eight-year-old girl in the north on Wednesday is believed to be due to Covid-19 complications but the exact cause is to be determined after specialised tests, ...
Coronavirus: Death toll raised by ten after verifying data
The health ministry has raised the number of fatalities due to Covid-19 by 10 to 587, after verifying the data reported by the epidemiological surveillance unit previously.
The additional deaths concern seven ...
Eliminating gender discrimination in the legal sector: from theory to practice
At a time of significant disruptions, where the debate over equality is at the forefront of every social, corporate and political debate, the inclusion of women in positions of responsibility ...
Anastasiades, to Paris forum, calls for joint action on health and economy
President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday stressed the need for collective action to effectively improve economic conditions and the health sector with equal access for all to Covid vaccines.
In a ...
Coronavirus: Friday’s testing sites for eligible groups
A total of 21 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Friday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
Gate installed at Ledra crossing sparks criticism
The government has installed a gate at the Ledra Street crossing to the north of the island, prompting criticism that it had turned it into a hard border.
The interior ...
Disney+ sees smallest subscriber growth since launch in battle with Netflix
Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Wednesday missed Wall Street earnings projections as it reported the smallest quarterly gain in Disney+ subscribers since the company dove into the streaming video ...
Nicosia restaurant to accept crypto currencies
A Nicosia restaurant announced it will be accepting payments with cryptocurrencies, the first such business to introduce this, it said on Thursday.
Think 30, located on Stasikratous Street in Nicosia, citing ...
Bullying death a mark of ‘society’s resounding failure’ judge says (Updated)
A Larnaca court on Thursday sentenced three young men to 18 months in jail suspended for three years, in the bullying death of a 16-year-old in Larnaca in 2019 that was described ...
Fangio’s remains moved to new resting place in his museum
Argentines lined the streets of Juan Manuel Fangio’s birthplace to applaud as the remains of the 1950s Formula One great went on one last lap to a new resting ...
Rivian valued at over $100 bln in debut, after world’s biggest IPO of 2021
Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN.O) surged as much as 53 per cent in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, giving the Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker a market valuation of more ...
Coronavirus: Delta remains dominant variant
The Delta variant (Β.1.617.2) remained dominant among Covid-19 samples sent for sequencing to the ECDC and a private lab in Cyprus, the health ministry announced on Thursday.
The Delta Plus sub-variant (...
Talking about design
A day dedicated to all things design is coming up as The Design Forum Cyprus organises an open interactive day and free interactive forum for the development, promotion, recording and ...
Restaurant review: Uncle Sam’s, Limassol
Perhaps the very first sign should be enough to influence your expectations. Upon calling to make a reservation at café, bar and diner Uncle Sam’s in Limassol, I was ...