A challenge to Covid decrees
Around 30 businesses ready to take the plunge with class-action suit
A Nicosia legal firm is gearing up to file a lawsuit against the state on behalf of a group of ...
Our View: It is now tantamount to treason to back political equality
A date and venue have finally been set for the informal five-party conference by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The five parties will meet in Geneva from April 27 to 29 in ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: El Diablo bedevils God-fearing Kyproulla
RELIGIOUS fanatics were incensed by the lyrics of our Eurovision song, El Diablo, and directed their self-righteous rage at the CyBC which had selected such an unchristian entry to represent ...
Very British with a touch of Belgian
The set of ideas attributed to the UK are different from the community power-sharing system that failed miserably in 1963
There is no UK blueprint for a Cyprus settlement. It was ...
Wales beat England 40-24 in controversial Six Nations clash
Revitalised Wales remained on course for the most unlikely of Six Nations Grand Slams after they beat an indisciplined England 40-24 in a controversial match in Cardiff on Saturday.
Josh ...
Coronavirus: 243 new cases announced on Saturday (Updated)
The health ministry announced 243 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday from 40,747 PCR and rapid tests, an overall positivity rate of 0.6 per cent.
There were no new deaths. The total remains ...
Coronavirus: test locations for Sunday
The health ministry announced 62 rapid test sites for Sunday, reminding teachers and school staff to get tested for coronavirus.
The highest number of test sites are in Nicosia, 24, while 21 sites ...
Coronavirus: Limassol spike could be due to new more contagious variant, Kostrikis says
Limassol’s increased coronavirus cases could be due to a new more contagious variant of the virus, the former head of the health ministry’s advisory team Dr Leondios Kostrikis ...
Military honours and fly-past mark funeral of Captain Tom
A military guard of honour and Royal Air Force fly-past marked the funeral on Saturday of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the World War Two veteran who raised millions of pounds ...
Ancient Salamis tile withdrawn from e-bay auction
An e-bay auction of a segment of floor tile from the ancient city of Salamis has been prevented, according to Cypriot activist Tasoula Hadjitofi.
Cypriot authorities had filed a report ...
Rodgers backs Vardy to rediscover form after barren spell
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has backed Jamie Vardy to rediscover his form as the striker looks to continue his hot streak against Arsenal.
Former England international Vardy has five goals ...
Bucks for your bangs: why this haircut will cost you $1,000
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to the New York City beauty salon helmed by Julien Farel, a French celebrity hairstylist, “haircare innovator” and entrepreneur in the luxury, ...
Fisherman finds piece of British Tornado jet in sea off Limassol
Police on Saturday were investigating after a fisherman found a chunk of what appears to be a piece of a British Tornado fighter jet in the sea.
Both the police, ...
City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham
Manchester City moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after a 2-1 win over West Ham United on Saturday – their 20th straight win in all competitions.
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South Africa: A place of many names
In this video, South African writer and poet Siphokazi Jonas creates a bespoke love letter – “A place of many names” – to her country, as the camera takes us on a ...
‘Devil song’ opponent shouting ‘atheists’ outside Cybc fined for not sending Covid SMS
A man entered the premises of state broadcaster Cybc on Saturday yelling “atheists” over the song choice ‘El Diablo’ which was picked as Cyprus’ entry to this year’s Eurovision ...
A spring of wellness
The weather is getting warmer, restrictions are starting to loosen and some events are returning. The Mind, Body & Spirit Festival (MBS) takes place annually, once in Nicosia and once ...
A minute with Kirsty Dewar Singer/Songwriter
Where do you live?
In Limassol with my husband and daughter.
What did you have for breakfast?
A bowl of fruit and a STRONG coffee
Describe your perfect day
Waking ...
Biden White House asks “Trump who?” ahead of speech to conservatives
President Joe Biden’s White House has made it clear it plans to ignore Donald Trump’s speech on Sunday to a conservative conference in Florida, where the former president ...
Numerous projects underway to spruce up Polis
Projects underway in Polis Chrysochous to spruce up the area include the preservation of the old police station which the municipality will utilise, according to local officials.
“The old police ...
Bartees Strange: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Note: this performance contains explicit language.
As part of Black History Month celebrations, this NPR Tiny Desk concert features Bartees Stranger and his band from the basement of his studio ...
Pressure-cooker coq au vin with brown butter parsley pasta
In this video, cookbook author and YouTube food channel host Donal Skehan demonstrates how to make a delicious, slightly-simplified version of coq au vin, using a pressure cooker.
The dish ...
Coronavirus: more than 76,000 jabs dished out
Covid-19 vaccinations reached 76.176 as of February 26, the health ministry announced on Saturday.
Cyprus has fully vaccinated 22,559 people while another 53,617 have received the first dose, bringing the total to 76,176 vaccinations, according ...
Police suspect they found drone drug dealer
A 27-year-old man already in police custody has been rearrested as a suspect in the case involving moving cannabis with a drone last month, Nicosia police said on Saturday.
A ...