The truth is still out there
Why the current UFO craze may be a problem of intelligence failings
By Kyle Cunliffe
It’s safe to say that UFOs, now branded UAPs, are back. In recent years, ...
Turkey’s stance on Cyprus issue leaves little room for optimism, Dendias says
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said that Turkey’s and the Turkish Cypriot side’s stance on the Cyprus Issue leaves little room for optimism.
In an interview with the ...
Nero: new exhibition challenges infamy of Roman ruler
In this video, curators Thorsten Opper and Francesca Bologna introduce an exhibition running presently at the British Museum, dedicated to Nero, a Roman emperor steeped in infamy.
The last male ...
Free help available for animals affected by Cyprus’ fires
The Pancyprian veterinary association announced on Sunday that as a result of the extensive destruction of the fires on the island, free care would be offered for all animals affected ...
Remand for almost 30-kilo cocaine haul
Three people were remanded at Larnaca district court for eight days on Sunday in connection to 27.5 kilos of cannabis found in their luggage at Larnaca airport.
The three, aged 32, 41 and 47 ...
Kremlin says ‘provocations’ like UK warship episode demand tough response
A British warship’s entry into what Moscow considers Russian territorial waters near Crimea last month is the kind of provocation that demands a tough response, the Kremlin said on ...
Marmite falls victim to Brexit red tape
British expats struggle with shortages of much-loved food
Marmite-loving British expats have become selfish creatures.
“I have been trying to find Marmite for days at various supermarkets, but everywhere I’...
Calcium deficiency versus vitamin D deficiency
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 ...
Face masks to become a personal choice in England, minister says
The wearing of face coverings in England will become a personal choice and the data that will determine if lockdown restrictions can be lifted this month was looking “very positive”, ...
The tragedy of the enclaved city
The future of Varosha is out of the government’s control
The story of the fenced-off part of Famagusta highlights the enormous incompetence and lack of foresight by Greek Cypriot ...
Stephanos Stephanou elected as Akel’s new secretary-general with 72% of votes
Akel’s Stephanos Stephanou was elected on Sunday as the new secretary-general of the party, replacing Andros Kyprianou who has held the post since 2009.
He was elected by the party’...
Remand for Pyrgos fire
A 25-year-old man was remanded for five days at Limassol district court on Sunday in connection with a fire at the Pyrgos community on Saturday.
The fire began an hour ...
Scientists are in a race against time and earth’s rotation
The year 2020 may have felt like it lasted forever, but it was actually the shortest year in decades. In fact, it was 1.3 milliseconds shorter!
The planet is now spinning faster ...
High summer hits
Climbers come to the fore
With temperatures rising even more rapidly, this is a difficult time in our gardens. In high summer plants scarcely grow and it is not a ...
After year of pandemic cancellations, Americans celebrate July Fourth with a bang
Americans mark their nation’s 245th birthday on Sunday with fireworks that may look brighter, hotdogs that may taste juicier and marching bands that may sound jauntier after the pandemic ...
Asylum seekers trapped in no man’s land
Looking for a new beginning, a trio from Cameroon jumped from the Venetian walls into what they thought was Nicosia. They remain stuck in the buffer zone six weeks later
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How to move Bitcoins to your bank account
People have bought, sold, and used Bitcoin for over a decade now. The number of people accepting Bitcoin or investing in it is also increasing. When ready to convert your ...
Why democracy never took root in Cyprus
The most blatant and revealing crisis of democracy plaguing our own country and its natives was unwittingly formulated by the UK’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who last week stepped ...
Harry Kane hopes to turn World Cup hurt into European Championship success
Skipper Harry Kane vowed England will use their World Cup heartbreak to reach the Euro 2020 final.
The Three Lions thumped Ukraine 4-0 in Rome on Saturday to set up a ...
Anastasiades calls Cyprus fires ‘worst tragedy since invasion’ (Update 2)
The ongoing fire in Cyprus is the worst tragedy the island has faced since the invasion, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday.
The fire has a perimeter of more than 35...
The ethical questions raised by Covid-19 vaccines
By Matt Williams
The US is edging closer by the day to seeing half of its population fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Although vaccination rates differ from state to state, the ...
Ways to convert Bitcoin into cash
Many people know they can receive Bitcoin payments by getting a digital wallet. Others know even how to purchase Bitcoins via crypto exchanges. However, some individuals don’t know how ...
Helpful phone numbers for those affected by fire
Police have given out contact numbers to be used by those who are in immediate need and have to evacuate as fires continue to rage Saturday evening in communities of ...
Remand as Cyprus battles “most devastating fire” (photos) (Update 2)
A 67-year-old man was remanded at Limassol district court on Sunday for eight days in relation to the fire raging across Limassol and Larnaca that is now counting four people ...