Owls and rats and poison traps
Using poison to control rat populations has a huge impact up the food chain. Providing nest boxes to help a natural rat-catcher is an ecological solution
Two social media posts – ...
Our View: New cabinet reflects obsession with public image
One thing that has become obvious after eight years of the Anastasiades administration is that the president does not like changing his ministers or, as some like to say, freshening ...
Modric and Perisic send Croatia through at Scotland’s expense
By Peter Hall
Second-half goals from Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic helped Croatia book their spot in the last 16 of the European Championships in a 3-1 win over Scotland on ...
Early England goal ensures win and top spot in Group D
Raheem Sterling scored early as England beat the Czech Republic 1-0 at Wembley on Tuesday to take top spot in Group D at the European Championship.
The 12th minute headed ...
North Korea warns U.S. misinterpreting signals risks disappointment
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the United States on Tuesday it would be disappointed were it to seek comfort in comments by her brother, while ...
British soldiers try out new equipment
The 2nd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment, based in Episkopi, tested out its new equipment on Tuesday morning and pledged closer cooperation with the Cyprus army.
Brilliant day testing out ...
Coronavirus: No deaths, 122 new cases recorded on Tuesday (updated)
The health ministry announced 122 new cases of Covid-19 and no deaths on Tuesday.
There are 47 coronavirus patients in hospital, 19 of whom are in serious condition. Of the 19 patients, nine are ...
Moves to improve life in Tylliria get underway
All aspects of life in the Tylliria area will be covered by an integrated development plan of the area, commissioner for the development of mountain communities Costas Hambiaouris on Tuesday ...
Biden’s Justice Dept may defend Trump in Capitol riot lawsuits
Former U.S. President Donald Trump may have an unlikely ally to defend him against lawsuits alleging he incited the U.S. Capitol insurrection: President Joe Biden’s Justice Department.
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Man found guilty of 18 counts of sexual abuse
Paphos criminal court on Tuesday ruled a 25-year-old man guilty on 18 counts of sexual abuse of a minor on different charges, and set July 7 as the date for sentencing.
The ...
Touring Nicosia from west to east and under the moonlight
In large cities, it is common to refer to geographical locations as a point of direction, like London’s Southbank for example. In Cyprus’ small cities, it is a rare ...
Improved emails for Gesy beneficiaries will boost transparency
Gesy beneficiaries will receive emails containing the indicative cost of health services received after each doctor’s appointment, the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Tuesday.
Up to now, Gesy ...
Euro parliament official expresses concern over ministry investigation into artist
The chair of the European Parliament’s committee on culture and education Sabine Verheyen has expressed concern over the education ministry’s decision to launch a disciplinary investigation against art ...
Beyond triumph: the story of the modern Olympic Games
The Olympics are the largest, most iconic athletic event in the sporting calendar, steeped in a heritage that dates back to the classical world.
But the modern version of the ...
Czechs living near disputed Polish coal mine lose patience and water
A 250-year-old house in a leafy Czech village was a chance for Milan Starec to get his family out of the city. It has also put him in the middle ...
Spain pardons jailed Catalan separatist leaders
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday pardoned all nine Catalan separatist leaders jailed for their role in a failed independence bid in the region in 2017, one of whom reacted with ...
Minor reported missing from Limassol
Hope for Children issued a missing child alert on Tuesday for 15-year-old Denisa Belova Kasapoglou. from Limassol.
She has been missing since June 18.
Denisa is 1.65 metres tall, with blonde shoulder-length ...
PwC Cyprus’ Experience Center: Time to rethink everything!
The new space combines technology and the organisation’s expertise to deliver sustainable outcomes
PwC is launching the first in Cyprus, interactive and innovative Experience Center, aiming to expand the ...
Coronavirus: Where to get tested on Wednesday
The health ministry announced a total of 68 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Wednesday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Fleeting world: ‘Seven Silent Songs’ by Avish Khebrehzadeh
What do a baby rhino, soldiers on stilts and humans dragging a whale mean to Iranian artist Avish Khebrehzadeh?
In this video, we observe her working on her animated short ...
UEFA prohibits ‘rainbow’ protest at Germany vs Hungary game
UEFA has refused a request from Munich’s mayor for the stadium to be lit in rainbow colours for Germany’s Euro 2020 match against Hungary on Wednesday in protest at ...
China to keep Covid-19 border restrictions for another year
China is planning to keep its pandemic border restrictions in place for at least another year over worries of emergence of new variants and a calendar of sensitive events, the ...
Full text of passport probe conclusions released, criminal investigations set to follow (updated)
A report into the now-defunct citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programme, released on Tuesday, conveys a picture of an almost total system failure – authorities and actors across the board not doing proper background ...
YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling
Google’s YouTube won its latest copyright infringement challenge after Europe’s top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to ...