Get to grips with food waste
Have you ever wondered how much food gets wasted? A lot. Did you know that food waste contributes to climate change? In Cyprus alone around 4,000 tonnes of fresh produce go ...
Underwater work launched at ancient port of Amathus
Preliminary underwater works and assessment for the promotion of the ancient port of Amathus have started, the department of antiquities said on Tuesday as it urged divers in the area ...
Journalists union condemns threats against reporter
Journalists on Tuesday condemned an assault and threats against a Larnaca reporter after she announced that her online portal would not cover the activities of far-right party Elam.
Journalists’ union ...
Man jailed for 16 years for killing father
Larnaca criminal court on Tuesday handed down a 16-year jail sentence to a 25-year-old man who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his father, 64.
In announcing the verdict, the court ...
New university expands range of higher education options
Students’ happiness is a top priority at the new Larnaca-based American University, its president says
A new private university in Larnaca is challenging traditional teaching methods, saying it wants to ...
Garlic mushroom pasta (without cream)
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel brings us a dish that is sure to hit the spot for a weekday dinner: garlic mushroom pasta.
In ...
114 domestic violence complaints, 50 arrests in Paphos in four months
The Paphos police domestic violence unit has received 114 complaints in four months, leading to 50 arrests and around 30 restraining orders, the district’s CID chief said on Tuesday.
According to Michalis ...
DIY tips to organise a messy garage effectively
Depending on how spacious it is, a garage can be either a junk magnet or a storage haven; it all comes down to how well we organise its contents.
Problem ...
EU Council fully committed to a comprehensive Cyprus settlement, draft conclusions say
The European Council “recalls its previous conclusions” and remains “fully committed to the comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions”, the 27 EU member states ...
Nationwide shootings could foreshadow violent US summer
Marge Raya, a logistics manager in her 40s working outside of Washington DC, said she no longer ventures into the city at night.
“I avoid it. It’s not worth ...
Wimbledon singles finals to have full capacity crowds
This year’s Wimbledon men’s and women’s singles finals will be played with full crowds in attendance on Centre Court, the All England Club said on Monday.
They ...
Opposition parties will not participate in government (update 2)
Following Monday’s refusal by opposition parties Akel, Edek and Elam, on Tuesday, Diko, Dipa and the Greens declined to participate in the government, scuppering President Nicos Anastasiades’ bid to ...
Earth through the lens of a geoscientist
Earth has many wonders, like our National Parks, the Grand Canyon, different mountain ranges like the Rocky Mountains and valleys. All of these beautiful features of the world can be ...
Box jellyfish: feared and deadly stingers of the seas
In this video, we zoom in on the box jellyfish, an invertebrate that developed the capacity to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so that their struggle ...
Messi free-kick not enough as Argentina held to draw by Chile
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored one of his trademark free kicks in the first half but Eduardo Vargas equalised for Chile in the second to leave honours even at 1-1 ...
President congratulates Israel, says he looks forward to closely working together
President Nicos Anastasiades has sent his warmest congratulations to Israel for forming a government, noting he looks forward to closely working together in furthering the rock-solid Cyprus-Israel strategic partnership.
The ...
The childhood journey to developing empathy
Hey kids, in this video we’re talking about empathy.
Empathy is the capacity to understand or feel what another being is experiencing – from that other being’s perspective. In ...
Australia touts ‘great win’ in Britain’s first post-Brexit trade deal
Britain and Australia have agreed a trade deal after talks between their prime ministers ironed out outstanding issues, Australian Minister for Trade Dan Tehan said on Tuesday.
The agreement will ...
Walking tour discovers Nicosia’s colours
The capital’s urban landscape has an ocean of shapes, textures, infrastructures and even people. Perhaps its most distinct and charming neighbourhood is the old town – a place with historical ...
199 people booked in Paphos for traffic and other offences
Nearly 200 people were booked in Paphos over the weekend after a police campaign to prevent road accidents, burglaries and thefts, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Tuesday.
It said that ...
A veterinarian take on controversial ear-cropping
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 ...
Rape suspect arrested in Paphos
A 24-year-old is under arrest after a woman filed a complaint to police in Paphos that she was raped by an unknown man, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Tuesday.
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Israelis told they can throw away their face masks
Israel told its citizens they could stop wearing masks indoors on Tuesday, ending one of its last main restrictions as new COVID-19 infections continued to wane even as vaccinations tapered ...
Lute due in Cyprus on June 21
UNSG’s special envoy on Cyprus Jane Holl Lute will visit Cyprus on June 21 to hold contacts with the leaders of the two communities on the island, according a diplomatic ...