Microsoft revenue, profit jump in Q2
Microsoft Corp on Tuesday reported its Azure cloud computing services grew 50 per cent, the second quarter of acceleration in a business that had begun to slow as the global pandemic ...
Coronavirus: 11,528 checks, 128 booked
Police booked 128 individuals, including three managers of businesses, for breaching measures in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 during 24 hours leading up to 6am on Wednesday.
In total, 11,528 checks ...
Republicans unite behind failed effort to challenge Trump impeachment trial
Forty-five Senate Republicans backed a failed effort on Tuesday to halt former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, in a show of party unity that some cited as a clear ...
What Biden means for your money
The inauguration yesterday of Joe Biden as 46th US president is, overall, good news for European investors.
The most basic element of progress is unquestionably that the turmoil of the ...
AstraZeneca CEO: EU contract did not leave time to fix vaccine hiccups
AstraZeneca’s Chief Executive late on Tuesday said the European Union’s late decision to strike a contract with the drugmaker to supply COVID-19 vaccines, months after Britain, meant the ...
Energy Minister Pilides announces support for home energy efficiency, small businesses
Plans to upgrade houses, making them more energy efficient, were presented today by Natasa Pilides, the Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry.
At the same time, a scheme to make ...
UK to announce hotel quarantine for Britons returning, Canada plans to restrict foreign travel
The British government will on Wednesday announce plans for limited hotel quarantine for Britons returning from 30 high-risk countries covered by a travel ban, the Times reported on Wednesday.
These countries ...
Coronavirus: As SMSs part of relaxation discussion, how much ire did they provoke?
The cabinet will meet later today to draw up a plan of action for the coming months for the expected gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
One of the most contentious ...
Our View: Are our fundamental rights to be dictated by a team of scientists?
The scientific advisory team was unanimous in its proposal for regulating the movement of citizens through the SMS authorisation system. According to press reports, the team advised the government on ...
Rampant Man City crush West Brom to return to the top
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League table in emphatic fashion on Tuesday by crushing West Bromwich Albion 5-0 at the Hawthorns.
City, who scored three goals ...
Newcastle crisis deepens after Leeds loss, Hammers dispatch Palace
Goals from wingers Raphinha and Jack Harrison gave Leeds United a 2-1 win at Newcastle United on Tuesday, piling more pressure on Magpies manager Steve Bruce after the club’s ...
Another Chelsea era begins as Tuchel named manager
Thomas Tuchel became the latest manager to take over the Chelsea hot seat when the Premier League club confirmed the German as Frank Lampard’s replacement on Tuesday
The 47-year-old ...
Work to begin soon on eroded section of Larnaca seafront road
A section of the newly revamped Piale Pasha Avenue has been eroded by the sea and maintenance work is expected to begin as soon as weather conditions allow, Larnaca Mayor ...
Writer who lived in Turkish army camp dies aged 103
Elsie Slonim, nee Kalmar, aged 103, passed away after a short illness in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
She died in her house in the Turkish Cypriot army camp in ...
Scheme launched to subsidise energy efficient work on homes
The energy ministry on Tuesday unveiled a subsidy scheme aimed at owners who want to upgrade their homes and make them more energy efficient.
The scheme, whose first stage is ...
Bulgaria makes COVID-19 tests compulsory for travellers from January 29
Travellers coming into Bulgaria by air, land or sea will need to produce a negative COVID-19 test starting on Jan. 29, the health ministry said on Tuesday, as the Balkan country ...
Coronavirus: Turkish Cypriot authorities put Nicosia, Kyrenia in lockdown
Turkish Cypriot authorities have imposed a lockdown in Nicosia and Kyrenia for a week and 14 days respectively in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the breakaway ...
New upgrading projects planned for Polis Chrysochous
A raft of new projects are planned for Polis Chrysochous which are much needed to upgrade the entire area, mayor Giotis Papachristofi said.
“These projects are important for Polis, Latchi ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites, programme to change in February
The health ministry said on Tuesday its rapid Covid testing will be interrupted from Thursday to Sunday due to the government’s decision to ease restrictions.
Around 40 testing units, with ...
The travel trends likely to shape post-Covid voyaging
With lockdowns to contain Covid-19 continuing worldwide, it is likely many diehard travellers will want to make up for lost time, as soon as restrictions on journeys are lifted.
Nevertheless, ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 109 new cases recorded on Tuesday (updated)
The health ministry announced two deaths from Covid-19 on Tuesday and 109 new infections from 10,992 tests, a positivity rate of just under one per cent.
The number of deaths since the ...
Petrides told enquiry he was never a fan of passport programme
Former interior minister Constantinos Petrides told an inquiry he had never been a fan of the island’s citizenship by investment programme, which ultimately overturned the excellent image Cyprus had ...
Coronavirus: 22 people report side-effect from jab
Cyprus recorded 22 possible side-effects during the first month of Covid-19 vaccinations, the health ministry’s pharmaceutical services said on Tuesday.
According to the health ministry, 22 people said they experienced certain ...
Two useful tips to make bathing your dog easier
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...