Cyprus to push for fair allocation of migrants at upcoming EU meet
Nicosia hopes the EU can soon agree a new common migration and asylum pact, relieving the island of some of the pressure from migrant flows, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said ...
Music under the stars in Limassol
A magical music event under the stars, with the Limassol marina view as the backdrop, will be held at the Limassol Marina Square on Wednesday. Organised by Limassol Marina and ...
COVID-related school absences increase by two-thirds in England
School absences in England related to COVID-19 jumped by two-thirds in the last two weeks of September, according to government data which could raise concerns about further disruption to education ...
Gesy call centre has handled over 700,000 queries
Since its operation in December 2018, the national health system (Gesy) help centre has responded to 727,807 queries and complaints, its director said Tuesday.
Opening several months before the first phase of ...
Tatar claims contradictory says government spokesman
Government spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Tuesday statements by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Varosha refute the north’s claims that the attempted change of status of the fenced ...
Paphos Mayor aims to reduce noise pollution
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Tuesday presented the police with specialised sound measuring devices to assess environmental noise, aimed at combating noise pollution.
The demonstration took place at Paphos’ Kennedy ...
US envoy Sullivan to meet China’s top diplomat Yang amid Taiwan tensions
U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser will hold talks with China’s top diplomat in Switzerland on Tuesday and Wednesday, the South China Morning Post said, at ...
Turkish harassment of ship in Cyprus EEZ discussed with Borrell
Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides discussed the situation in the eastern Mediterranean following the latest Turkish provocations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) with EU High Representative Josep Borrell on Tuesday.
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Old Irish Goats deployed to protect Dublin hills from wildfires
By Clodagh Kilcoyne
An ancient breed of Irish goat has been deployed to protect the hills around one of Dublin’s most affluent suburbs from gorse wildfires.
Old Irish Goats – ...
Nobel Peace Prize: Is this Greta Thunberg’s year?
By Nora Buli and Gwladys Fouche
The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced just three weeks before world leaders gather for a climate summit that scientists say could determine the ...
Rush to clean up California oil spill
A huge oil spill off the coast of California is causing significant problems for local wildlife.
The Huntington Beach spill is thought to be one of the biggest in California’...
Taylor Spadaccino: The rising star of the fitness industry
There are many stars in the fitness industry, which is blowing up on Instagram in particular at the moment, including: Kayla Itsines, Julia Gilas and Jen Selter. But these are ...
Football fans to face criminal charges next week after Ael attack
Four people arrested in relation to a violent incident at the Ael football clubhouse in Limassol ten days ago will face charges at the criminal court, police said on Tuesday.
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Soda demand jumps, PepsiCo revises forecast upwards
PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) raised its full-year revenue forecast on Tuesday, as the opening of public venues including theaters and restaurants following the lifting of pandemic-induced restrictions boosted demand for ...
Dr Pimple Popper’s acne dos and don’ts
By Katie Wright
Of all the hundreds of millions of videos on YouTube, it’s hard to think of many more divisive than those uploaded by Dr Pimple Popper. For ...
Coronavirus: Booster shots available for over 75s as of Wednesday
The health ministry said on Tuesday people aged 75 and above will be eligible for Covid booster shots starting Wednesday.
Booster shots are being administered at vaccination centres across the Republic, ...
Mbappe not ruling out PSG stay, clears the air with Neymar
France striker Kylian Mbappe on Tuesday fell short of saying he would leave Paris St Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 22-year-old told the ...
English School teachers remain on strike as two sides stand ground
Members of the English School staff union (ESSA) continued their indefinite work stoppage on Tuesday amid widespread support from unions, political parties and school graduates.
However, the Employers and Industrialists ...
Britain will not run out of sausage rolls, says Greggs
British baker and fast food chain Greggs (GRG.L) said supplies of its famous sausage rolls will be maintained this year despite a crisis in the country’s pork industry ...
Anastasiades reproaches UNSG over non appointment of envoy (update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades has voiced displeasure over the UN Secretary-General’s handling of the aftermath of a three-way meeting with the Turkish Cypriot leader in New York last week and ...
AstraZeneca seeks US authorisation of drug to prevent COVID-19
AstraZeneca (AZN.L) has requested emergency use authorisation from US regulators for its new treatment to prevent COVID-19 for people who respond poorly to vaccines because of a weakened immune ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid test sites for eligible groups for Wednesday
A total of 24 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Wednesday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
Police case against former volunteer commissioner almost complete
Police said Tuesday they have almost finished an investigation into the former volunteerism commissioner who resigned earlier this year after doubts were raised over the authenticity of his academic qualifications.
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Russian actor blasts off to attempt a world first: a movie in space
A Russian actress and a film director blasted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday, beating Tom Cruise in the race to shoot the first movie in space.
The ...