Government ponders next move after north expands Varosha opening
The Law Office of the Republic said Monday it is providing the government with legal advice on how to handle the issue of the fenced-off town of Varosha on the ...
How ‘A Thousand Miles’ became a two-decade pop phenom
Pop singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton wrote her debut single ‘A Thousand Miles’, in her childhood home as a teenager. Little did she know then that the song would became an international ...
Cooperation agreement signed in boost to circular economy efforts
Three government bodies signed a partnership agreement on Monday with the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV) to boost cooperation and expedite the transition of businesses towards the circular economy.
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US Supreme Court takes up FBI bid to block Muslim civil rights suit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the FBI’s bid to block a civil rights lawsuit by three Muslim men from California who accused the agency ...
Official complains of double standards at state sports schools
There are deficiencies in informing state sport school applicants about entrance criteria, Child Commissioner Despo Michaelidou-Livanou said in a report made public on Monday.
The commissioner said she had looked ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Tuesday
The health ministry announced that a total of 65 rapid testing sites will operate around the island on Tuesday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the ...
Jewellery trends to see you through summer
By Prudence Wade
It’s been a sad year for jewellery, with many of our favourite pieces left gathering dust. Now, as restrictions slowly start to loosen and we once ...
Nurses criticised for 12-hour strike, jabs rescheduled (update 4)
Nurses who are members of Pasyno trade union, started a 12-hour strike on Monday morning in protest over disciplinary action being taken against five of their members, obliging the health ...
Ukraine’s new kit sparks outrage in Russia ahead of Euros
The Ukrainian football association has caused outrage in Russia by unveiling a new national team shirt emblazoned with a map of Ukraine that includes Crimea, in a move Russian officials ...
Supermarket groups Carrefour and Tesco go their separate ways
French supermarket group Carrefour and its British peer Tesco said on Monday they would not extend a purchasing alliance heralded originally as a potential way to trim costs.
The companies ...
Green transition deal gets approval as EU mulls state aid for renewables
European Union countries on Monday approved the bloc’s flagship fund to wean them off fossil fuels and protect communities most affected, paving the way for members to start receiving ...
Amazon’s billionaire founder Bezos to fly to space next month
Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos said on Monday he and his brother Mark will fly on the first crewed space flight from his rocket company Blue Origin.
“Ever since ...
Coronavirus: Temporary vaccination certificates for those travelling abroad
To facilitate travel and as a temporary measure until the European Digital Covid-19 Certificate is implemented, the health ministry said on Monday that it will from June 8 issue Sars-CoV-2 vaccination ...
Euro zone investor morale rises to highest level since Feb 2018
Investor morale in the euro zone rose for the fourth month in a row in June, reaching its highest level since February 2018, lifted by reopening restaurants and tourism resuming as ...
Glutathione: the ‘mother’ of all antioxidants
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 ...
Last chance to see exhibition at eins gallery
A solo exhibition by well-known artist and professor Panayiotis Michael at eins gallery will run until June 12. The showcase titled Humming in Non-Linear Time “flirts with what movement of time ...
How to drink more water daily – tips to make it easier
Everyone knows that water plays an important role in keeping the body hydrated and healthy. It prevents dehydration and keeps the body functioning properly. Many of us don’t get ...
Those killed in Mari blast to have streets named after them
The 13 men who died after the Mari blast will be honoured with streets, parks and squares named in their memory, Limassol municipality said on Monday.
The municipal council said that ...
EMA says not to use heparin for Covid-19 vaccine-linked clots
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Monday pushed guidance for doctors not to use the blood thinner heparin to treat rare blood clots and low blood platelets in people who ...
New book dives into the island’s past
A new book published by Cyta looks at the evolution of communication on the island, and with it the recent social history of Cyprus. ALIX NORMAN takes a closer look
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Finance Minister says G7 minimum tax agreement does not affect Cyprus (Updated)
The G7 agreement on corporate minimum taxation does not appear to affect Cyprus, which plans to hold a constructive stance during discussions but at the same time secure its interests, ...
Bird activists say helped convict 49 poachers
The Committee Against Bird Slaughter (Cabs) has said its bird protection camp this spring helped convict a total of 49 poachers.
On top of that, Cabs said it seized 545 traps, 67 nets ...
That’s a cut: Actors dropped in post-prod
By Constantinos Psillides
Being cast in a movie is every aspiring actor’s dream. Most of them don’t even make it there bouncing from failed audition to failed audition. ...
Interior ministry ignored opinion of the AG, passport inquiry head says (Update 2)
The interior ministry had ignored the opinion of the attorney-general in 2015 and 2016 that granting citizenships to the families of investors was potentially unlawful and the cabinet was committing offences en ...