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A joint WHO-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that the virus was probably transmitted from bats to humans through another animal, and that a lab leak was “extremely ...

Two deaths from coronavirus and 360 new cases were announced on Monday. The deaths were two women, 75 and 85, both with underlying health conditions. Neither of them had been vaccinated. The health ...

Cyprus, that has always been an integral part of Hellenism, has joined in the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Monday. In ...

President Nicos Anastasiades welcomed on Monday evening the registration of halloumi by the EU as a protected designation of origin (PDO), seven years after Cyprus first applied. “A milestone day ...

Bitcoin jumped to a one-week high on Monday, rising as much as 4.5% to $58,300 and nearing a record high above $61,000 hit earlier this month. Visa Inc said earlier it would allow ...

Paphos cafes, restaurants and other recreational businesses said they would remain closed on Monday and Tuesday in protest over the recent police bookings of several hospitality businesses. The Paphos branch ...

A jury gathered on Monday to hear opening arguments in the murder trial of former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin for the deadly arrest of George Floyd, which ignited a global ...

A total of 58 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Tuesday, the health ministry announced. The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...

The committee of inquiry looking into the now-defunct citizenship-by-investment (CBI) scheme will deliver its interim report to the attorney-general on April 6. Committee chair and former judge Myron Nicolatos told news ...

President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday had a meeting with EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, at the Presidential Palace. He said after the meeting the commissioner briefed ...

MPs on Monday released funding earmarked for the renting of premises by government ministries and state departments, including one line item for a €9,000-a-month rent of office space by parliament ...

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is hopeful a large crowd will be able to attend the Euro 2020 final at Wembley but capacity is still to be determined. The showpiece match of ...

Despite the European financial crisis and general real estate market decline, Karma Group, led by Nicolas Karoullas, has improved its financial performance, and recently completed the largest project in the ...

In this video, we take a look at luxury real estate featuring truly staggering pool features. While the average mansion may offer its residents a sleek water environment by which ...

Lower secondary school (gymnasium) pupils are expected to return to class on Friday, it emerged on Monday. Citing the recommendations of the scientific advisers, the health and education ministers announced ...

Visa said on Monday it will allow the use of the cryptocurrency USD Coin to settle transactions on its payment network, the latest sign of growing acceptance of digital currencies ...

Main opposition Akel’s social policy ahead of parliamentary elections on May 30 was outlined by leader Andros Kyprianou at a press conference on Monday. Akel’s suggestions spanned policies affecting ...

Poland suffered a massive blow ahead of this week’s crunch World Cup qualifier away to England when striker and talisman Robert Lewandowski was ruled out because of a knee ...

By Katie Wright Perfectly suited to spring, sugary shades are all the rage this season – with floral fabrics and candy-coloured dresses dominating the SS21 catwalks, from Chanel and Dior to ...

Despite efforts Facebook still accused of tolerating misinformation and hate speech Earlier this week, social media network Facebook announced that it had gone ahead with plans to remove more than ...

Limassol bishop Athanasios was on Monday discharged from Nicosia general hospital, where he had been admitted last week after testing positive for the coronavirus. A statement by the Limassol Holy ...

Cyprus’ new commemorative stamp to mark 50 years since the foundation of the Anti-Cancer Society on the island aims to spread a humanitarian message, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said on Monday. ...

Cyprus is the largest beneficiary of European Investment Bank (EIB) engagement in Europe relative to GDP, the EIB said on Monday as it announced a €19 million loan agreement with Epic ...

The presidents of the European Council and the European Commission will meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey on April 6, an EU spokesman said on Monday, in the latest sign ...