Cyprus and Lebanon sign MoU for oil and gas cooperation
Cyprus and Lebanon signed an MoU agreement for cooperation in the oil and gas sector on Friday during a visit by the neighbouring country’s Defence Minister and Deputy Prime ...
More job sectors opened to third-country students due to labour shortages
Amid reports businesses are struggling to find staff, the labour ministry said on Friday that third-country students who were in Cyprus on May 31 will be allowed to work in nine ...
Remand for stabbing suspect who knifed neighbour
A 21-year-old man was remanded in custody for five days in Limassol on Friday on suspicion of injuring his neighbour, 74, with a knife.
Police said the incident happened at 6am. ...
Coronavirus: Testing locations for Saturday
The health ministry announced a total of 74 rapid testing sites will operate around the island on Saturday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Napa’s underwater museum ready to roll
Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannetos have taken an advance dive into the coastal town’s underwater sculpture museum, ahead of its official opening later this month.
In total 93 works by ...
Coronavirus: Walk-in vax centre operating in Paphos on Saturday
A walk-in vaccination centre will operate at the former residence of the Paphos district officer from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm on Saturday to facilitate members of the public wishing to receive ...
New holiday scheme for low-income pensioners
Cabinet has approved a new holiday scheme for low-income pensioners for the period of September 1 to December 22 covering accommodation and full board at premises in the mountain resorts and in ...
Ten semi-government bodies get new board members
Ten semi-government organisations, including Cyta and the Electricity Authority, have new board members after cabinet approved their appointment on Thursday.
The names, and the new board members of five other ...
EU regulator endorses use of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine in teens
Europe’s medicines regulator on Friday recommended approving the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12- to 17-year olds, paving the way for it to become the second shot ...
What’s Eaten Where: The Algarve
Time to quit your job? Portugal’s Algarve region repeatedly tops the list of best places to retire, thanks to its sunny climes, coastal scenery and developed standard of living. ...
Coronavirus: Israel eyes ban on travel to Cyprus
Israeli politicians members of the country’s coronavirus cabinet, a high-level ministerial forum tasked with leading the government’s pandemic response, has voted during a parliamentary session to add Cyprus, ...
Kyriakides to visit Cyprus next week to support jab campaign
EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner European Commission’s Stella Kyriakides will pay a visit to Cyprus on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to support national vaccination campaigns to ...
Scrambling preparations leave Springboks vulnerable to Lion attack
South Africa will have to dust off the cobwebs and put aside disrupted preparations if they are to underline their status as world champions in Saturday’s first test against ...
Coronavirus: Eleven care-home residents with Covid are contacts of a staff member
Eleven residents of a Larnaca care home who tested positive for coronavirus are contacts of a member of the staff there, the health ministry said on Friday.
The clarification follows ...
Poundland owner to create 13,000 jobs across Europe
The owner of the discount chains Pepco, Poundland and Dealz, Pepco Group , plans to create about 13,000 net new jobs across Europe over the next three years as it aggressively opens ...
Hungry, thirsty soccer fans help UK retailers return to growth
British retail sales resumed their post-lockdown recovery in June after a surprise fall in May, as soccer fans watching the Euro 2020 tournament loaded up on food and drink to enjoy ...
Osaka lights flame as Tokyo’s ‘games of hope’ open
Mixed-race Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka on Friday lit the Olympic cauldron to mark the formal start of Tokyo 2020, in an opening ceremony shorn of glitz and overshadowed by a ...
Georgiou to get Cypriot athletes underway in Tokyo
As the Olympics in Tokyo get underway (albeit with no spectators and reduced pomp), 23-year-old hopeful Marios Georgiou is Cyprus’ best hope for a medal in the artistic gymnastic events.
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Eurozone businesses boomed in July but confidence weakened
Eurozone business activity expanded at its fastest monthly pace in over two decades in July as the loosening of more COVID-19 restrictions gave a boost to services but fears of ...
Rare chance to catch the game
By Alexia Saleem
I don’t normally watch football games, and nor does my husband, but when it comes to really big tournaments, we do enjoy keeping tabs on what ...
Market and a 3-day mini festival at Sousami
Whether you live in Limassol or not, chances are you are familiar with Sousami bar in the old town. The venue is a hot spot for youngsters and young adults, ...
Samsung Galaxy S21 series’ users are also running on Epic 5G speeds now
Epic subscribers can now enjoy the unlimited possibilities of Epic 5G with the popular Samsung Galaxy S21 devices which have now been certified on the Epic 5G network.
Users of ...
TaxisNet portal opens for 2020 income tax returns
Employees can now file their income tax returns for 2020 through the TaxisNet portal on https://taxisnet.mof.gov.cy, the tax service announced on Friday. The deadline for filing the ...
How useful is Bitcoin?
Most people have heard about bitcoin and even know how to get it, thanks to the relentless campaigns and endorsements by a section of industry leaders. Bitcoin is a digital ...