Famagusta villages want rejig of municipal reform
Four Famagusta district villages want the creation of a unified local authority to include the area’s four communities and five municipalities, a demand that is not in line with ...
Limassol resident arrested in European fraud operation
Police in Cyprus have arrested a so-called high value suspect as part of a European operation against an organised crime group involved in binary fraud, Europol said on Monday.
The 54...
Isle of Man win historic first T20 internationals in Cyprus
The first official international Twenty20 cricket matches played in Cyprus proved to be a success for the island and a triumph for the Isle of Man.
Eight matches were played ...
Investing in Bitcoin: Everything you should know about Bitcoin before buying it!
Undeniably bitcoin is the leading popular cryptocurrency of all time. However, bitcoin is still an enigma to many people. Bitcoin is an elating payment method that merely has an online ...
Israel says it will keep Golan as Assad’s fortunes, US views shift
Israel will keep the Golan Heights, which it captured from Syria in a 1967 war, even if international views on Damascus change, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday.
In 2019, ...
Coat trends to look forward to this winter
By Prudence Wade
There’s no use ignoring it any longer: autumn is here. Instead of wallowing in the demise of summer though, it’s time to look forward to ...
Coronavirus: ‘Effective planning’ ensured Cyprus’ low death rates
The state health services organisation (Okypy) said on Monday its “effective planning” had proved decisive in the country’s low coronavirus mortality rate.
In a written statement, the organisation said ...
How we planned a three-day Maasai Mara safari from Cyprus
Ever wondered how true these nature documentaries are?
After watching a fascinating feature about the big cats found in the African wild, I found myself mulling over that question.
‘Maybe ...
Mendy refused bail again over rape accusations
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has again been refused bail ahead of his trial accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third.
Mendy, 27, who has been in custody ...
ASOS chief exec steps down as fast fashion retailer warns on profit
ASOS (ASOS.L), the British online fashion retailer, warned on Monday that logistics costs and supply chain disruptions could reduce 2022 profit by more than 40 per cent and said CEO Nick ...
Coronavirus: Tweaks to country categories for travel
The government announced changes in the country rankings for travellers on Monday, downgrading Slovakia to Red, and upgrading Luxembourg from Red to Orange.
In a statement, the health ministry said ...
Huge progress made in the fight against cancer says House president
House president Annita Demetriou on Monday reiterated the state’s determination to implement national policies and strategies in the fight against cancer.
Demetriou’s comments came after last Saturday’s ...
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says his prison has designated him a terrorist
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Monday that a prison commission had designated him an extremist and a terrorist, but officially no longer regarded him as a flight risk.
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Crude jumps on global energy crunch; US oil at 7-year high
Oil prices rose 2 per cent on Monday, extending multiweek gains as an energy crisis gripping major economies shows no sign of easing amid a pick up in economic activity and ...
Learning in the great outdoors
A new style of education is encouraging self-directed learning through outdoor experiences. ALIX NORMAN finds out how it works
I learnt fractions with Marmite toast: this is a whole, this ...
Coronavirus: Public praised for role in ECDC upgrade
Cyprus’ recent upgrading by the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) to orange was the result of the huge effort made by the overwhelming majority of the population in the ...
President briefed on problems in state hospitals (Update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday was updated on the action plan of state health services organisation Okypy regarding the issues of staffing of state hospitals, the extension of operating hours ...
Arson investigation launched after fire at Covid tests lab
Police and the fire service are investigating arson after a fire broke out at a private lab which carries out Covid-19 rapid tests in the early hours on Monday in ...
Saudi Aramco taps banks for $12-14 bln gas pipeline loan
Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) has asked banks to arrange a loan expected to be in the $12 billion-14 billion range that it plans to offer to buyers of its gas pipeline network, ...
Nordic noir: the best series to stream from where the sun don’t shine
Noir detective/thriller series is a much beloved genre of TV and as it turns out, nobody does it better than the Scandinavian countries (we are throwing Iceland in there ...
Business travel to suffer from ‘carbon budget’ plans
As major companies look at drastic ways to cut carbon emissions from corporate travel, airlines are bracing for a major hit to business-class travel, a key revenue driver, industry executives ...
Police investigate after money goes missing from bank account
Paphos police are investigating after a 31-year-old woman reported she lost €3,500 from her bank account.
According to the complainant, the amount was withdrawn from her online bank account which was ...
Journalists union backs Turkish Cypriot NGO chief denied entry to Turkey
The Journalists Union on Monday said it will take joint action with Turkish Cypriot NGO Basin-Sen after the latter’s leader was prevented from entering Turkey.
In a written statement, ...
AstraZeneca antibody cocktail succeeds in late-stage study to treat Covid-19
AstraZeneca’s experimental Covid-19 drug has helped cut the risk of severe disease or death in a late-stage study, the British drugmaker said on Monday, a boost to its efforts ...