German SPD seeks allies to replace Merkel-led coalition
Germany’s Social Democrats were set on Monday to start the process of trying to form a government after they narrowly won their first national election since 2005 to end 16 years ...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in traffic accident
Police are investigating the circumstances under which a 33-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Sunday in Paphos.
The accident happened on Archbishop Makarios Avenue in Geroskipou.
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How artificial intelligence can help prevent heart disease misdiagnosis
A US company is implementing artificial intelligence practices to help decrease the number of deaths stemming from not treating heart disease-related incidents accurately and on time.
Coronary heart disease is ...
Coronavirus: 33 fined for violating measures
A total of 33 citizens were fined for violations of Covid-19 measures in 24 hours, police said on Monday morning.
A police spokesperson said that 3,405 checks were carried out in the 24 hours ...
China steps up funding oversight of Evergrande property projects
Several local governments in China have set up special custodian accounts for property projects of its most indebted developer, Evergrande (3333.HK), to protect funds earmarked for housing projects from being ...
Erdogan says Turkey plans to buy more S-400 systems, US threatens with more sanctions
President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey still intended to buy a second batch of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, a move that could deepen a rift with NATO ally Washington ...
Bahrain could double value added tax
Bahrain is considering doubling value added tax to 10 per cent to boost state revenues and reduce its budget deficit, a Bahraini parliamentary source and a source close to the government ...
BP says nearly a third of its UK fuel stations running on empty
BP (BP.L) said nearly a third of its British petrol stations had run out of the two main grades of fuel on Sunday as panic buying continued despite the ...
Europe needs long-term energy plan, Eni CEO says
Soaring gas prices as winter approaches are evidence that the European Union needs to work out a long-term energy security plan, the head of Italy’s Eni (ENI.MI) has ...
German Social Democrats beat conservatives in vote to decide Merkel successor
Germany‘s Social Democrats narrowly won Sunday’s national election, projected results showed, and claimed a “clear mandate” to lead a government for the first time since 2005 and to end 16 ...
Arsenal trounce Tottenham as resurgence continues
Arsenal’s resurgence continued with a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur as the two north London clubs continued to move in opposite directions in the Premier League on Sunday.
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Hamilton becomes first F1 driver with 100 wins
Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday to become the first Formula One driver with 100 wins.
The 36-year-old British star overtook race leader Lando Norris late and finished 53.3 ...
Coronavirus: one death, 78 new cases (Update)
One person died as a result of Covid-19 and 78 new cases were detected out of 40,466 tests, the health ministry announced on Sunday.
The death refers to an 89-year-old woman who ...
President Anastasiades bids farewell to UN special envoy in New York
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades bids farewell on Sunday to Jane Holl Lute, the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy to Cyprus, as her duties are about to end.
An announcement ...
German CDU/CSU and SPD tied in national election – exit poll (Update)
Germany’s CDU/CSU conservatives and their Social Democrat rivals were tied in Sunday’s national election, an exit poll showed, leaving open which of them will lead the next ...
The gas crisis and its implications
Europe has been left exposed to the vagaries of extreme weather
Europe is going through a natural gas crisis, partly self-inflicted. The spectacular increase in gas, but also electricity, prices ...
Maiden win for Tsouloftas on Cyprus Rally
Cyprus RallyAlexandros Tsouloftas and co-driver Stelios Elia, in a Volkswagen Polo, stormed to their first ever win on the Cyprus Rally with a masterful drive that saw them in contention ...
Controversy surrounds halloumi as PDO set to come into effect
For the first time ever those who PDO is aimed at protecting are taking the issue to court
The halloumi PDO (protected designation of origin) comes into force on Friday, ...
Tunisians protest against president’s power grab as opposition deepens
Several thousand demonstrators rallied in the Tunisian capital on Sunday to protest against President Kais Saied’s seizure of power, calling on him to step down in the biggest show ...
German conservative candidate makes voting blunder on election day
Germany’s conservative chancellor candidate Armin Laschet https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/conservative-laschet-struggles-momentum-german-leadership-race-2021-09-21 was ridiculed on social media for a misstep on election day on Sunday, capping ...
Demolition of village school divides Kormakiti Maronites
School provided crucial historical, cultural link to village
Mention Kormakitis and the image that springs to mind is of the tightly knit Maronite community which has defied all attempts down ...
Coronavirus: where to get a rapid test on Monday
The health ministry announced on Sunday 21 sites where people can get a free rapid test on Monday.
Those eligible for the free tests are people up until the age of 17 ...
Fire in Agia Marinouda, Paphos under control (Update)
A fire which raged in the Paphos district on Sunday was put under control, with firefighters putting up a fight for about three hours.
According to fire services spokesman Andreas ...
Turkey must allow access to Turkish army archives for missing persons, Presidential Commissioner says
Presidential Commissioner Fotis Fotiou said that 47 years after the invasion in Cyprus, Turkey is far from responding to Cyprus’ calls for the identification of the missing persons.
In his address ...