Ida O’Keeffe: escaping elder sister Georgia’s shadow
In this video, we learn about the life of American artist Ida O’Keeffe (1889–1961) – the overshadowed sister of Georgia O’Keeffe, famous for her paintings of enlarged flowers and New ...
Is it time we all adopted skin minimalism?
By Prudence Wade
Long gone are the days we’d splash a bit of water on our face and get on with our lives: now, many of us have wised ...
Police officer remanded in domestic abuse case
A 45-year-old Limassol police officer was remanded in custody for three days on Tuesday in connection with domestic abuse.
The officer was arrested on Monday after his wife reported him ...
Iran says it produced 6.5kg of uranium enriched to 60%
Iran has made 6.5 kg (14 lb) of uranium enriched to up to 60%, the government said on Tuesday, detailing a move that rattled the country’s nuclear talks with world powers by ...
Famagusta kidney patients say conditions so bad will seek treatment in the north
Famagusta kidney patients said they would seek dialysis treatment in the north because the local hospital could not cater to their needs and the equipment was old.
Around 45 patients who ...
Coronavirus: Apollon, Ael players get vaccinated
Throwing their weight behind the government’s vaccination drive, Apollon and Ael football players visited the vaccination centre at the old Limassol hospital on Tuesday to receive their jabs against ...
Relativity Space aims for world’s first fleet of 3D-printed rockets
Venture-backed startup Relativity Space, which aims to build the world’s first fleet of 3D-printed rockets, said on Tuesday it has raised $650 million from a raft of new investors including ...
What you should know about calcium supplements
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 ...
Premier League clubs report first ever revenue drop as Covid restrictions bite
Coronavirus restrictions saw Premier League clubs report a fall in revenue for the first time, according to new figures from finance company Deloitte for the 2019-20 season.
The lack of ...
Anne Boleyn: in defence of historical inaccuracy
The Channel 5 historical drama series Anne Boleyn, directed by Lynsey Miller, stars black British actor Jodie Turner-Smith as the Tudor queen consort at the height of her power and influence, ...
Get to grips with food waste
Have you ever wondered how much food gets wasted? A lot. Did you know that food waste contributes to climate change? In Cyprus alone around 4,000 tonnes of fresh produce go ...
Underwater work launched at ancient port of Amathus
Preliminary underwater works and assessment for the promotion of the ancient port of Amathus have started, the department of antiquities said on Tuesday as it urged divers in the area ...
Journalists union condemns threats against reporter
Journalists on Tuesday condemned an assault and threats against a Larnaca reporter after she announced that her online portal would not cover the activities of far-right party Elam.
Journalists’ union ...
Man jailed for 16 years for killing father
Larnaca criminal court on Tuesday handed down a 16-year jail sentence to a 25-year-old man who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his father, 64.
In announcing the verdict, the court ...
New university expands range of higher education options
Students’ happiness is a top priority at the new Larnaca-based American University, its president says
A new private university in Larnaca is challenging traditional teaching methods, saying it wants to ...
Garlic mushroom pasta (without cream)
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel brings us a dish that is sure to hit the spot for a weekday dinner: garlic mushroom pasta.
In ...
114 domestic violence complaints, 50 arrests in Paphos in four months
The Paphos police domestic violence unit has received 114 complaints in four months, leading to 50 arrests and around 30 restraining orders, the district’s CID chief said on Tuesday.
According to Michalis ...
DIY tips to organise a messy garage effectively
Depending on how spacious it is, a garage can be either a junk magnet or a storage haven; it all comes down to how well we organise its contents.
Problem ...
EU Council fully committed to a comprehensive Cyprus settlement, draft conclusions say
The European Council “recalls its previous conclusions” and remains “fully committed to the comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions”, the 27 EU member states ...
Nationwide shootings could foreshadow violent US summer
Marge Raya, a logistics manager in her 40s working outside of Washington DC, said she no longer ventures into the city at night.
“I avoid it. It’s not worth ...
Wimbledon singles finals to have full capacity crowds
This year’s Wimbledon men’s and women’s singles finals will be played with full crowds in attendance on Centre Court, the All England Club said on Monday.
They ...
Opposition parties will not participate in government (update 2)
Following Monday’s refusal by opposition parties Akel, Edek and Elam, on Tuesday, Diko, Dipa and the Greens declined to participate in the government, scuppering President Nicos Anastasiades’ bid to ...
Earth through the lens of a geoscientist
Earth has many wonders, like our National Parks, the Grand Canyon, different mountain ranges like the Rocky Mountains and valleys. All of these beautiful features of the world can be ...
Box jellyfish: feared and deadly stingers of the seas
In this video, we zoom in on the box jellyfish, an invertebrate that developed the capacity to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so that their struggle ...