Biden threatens U.S. sanctions in response to Myanmar coup
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday threatened to reimpose sanctions on Myanmar’s military leaders and called for a concerted international response to press them to relinquish power they ...
Police investigating explosion at Latsia health centre (updated)
Police said Monday were investigating a blast at the Latsia health centre in Nicosia, which currently operates as a vaccination centre.
No one was injured in the blast, which was ...
MPs seeking harsher penalties for people smugglers
The House interior committee appears to favour harsher punishments for people smugglers and their accomplices, chairperson Eleni Mavrou said on Monday.
MPs discussed the proposed changes to the law upgrading ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths, 120 new cases (updated)
Three people have died from Covid in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Monday, as 120 new infections were detected from 27,248 tests, a positivity rate of 0.44 per cent.
The ...
Profit-making EAC told to reduce electricity bills
Lawmakers on Monday said the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) must remain a public utility, but urged the state-run power corporation to give back to taxpayers by reducing the cost ...
Coronavirus: Probe into death of man who had been told to go home
The state health services organisation (Okypy) said on Monday it would launch a probe into claims that a man, 80, who died of coronavirus in hospital on Sunday had earlier been ...
AG orders match fixing probe
The attorney-general asked the chief of police on Monday to immediately launch an investigation into claims of match fixing in the third division.
The case concerns a report by the ...
Interior ministry says it needs to consult over local govt reform
The interior ministry has asked parties for time to consult with the attorney-general over legal and constitutional matters possibly emerging from the discussion in parliament of local authority reform.
Committee ...
Government unveils €90m worth of business support schemes for 2021
The government on Monday unveiled a series of upcoming schemes aimed at supporting businesses and helping them transition to the circular economy, with planned government disbursements of some €90 million for 2021.
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Woman in Yiolitis Twitter spat plans to sue
The woman whose home was raided by police late last month over a parody account on Twitter mocking Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis has confirmed she will sue the government as ...
Biden’s pro-LGBT+ order sets stage for trans rights showdown
Montana has become the latest conservative U.S. state to advance legislation concerning transgender rights, joining more than a dozen other states pursuing laws that appear to be at odds ...
Coronavirus: Workers returning to work to be tested alphabetically
The health ministry announced that Covid screenings for people returning to work next Monday will start on Tuesday, February 2.
The mandatory tests include people working in the retail sector, museums ...
Man United’s Solskjaer says referees admitted key errors in Blades defeat
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he has been informed by the refereeing body PGMOL that two costly errors were made by match officials during their 2-1 Premier League ...
Meet the Orchestra: educational online concert for children
Rhythm, tempo, emotion, passion, all wonderful things produced by music and even more so when you are involved in it somehow. Wanting to bring the delightful world of music closer ...
Don’t let go of your Tesla steering wheel just yet
Despite Musk’s claims vehicles have crashed because they did not properly evaluate their environment
Back in August, the Cyprus Mail reported on the rising popularity of Tesla cars on ...
Joseph Borghese appointed Honorary Consul of Kingdom of Tonga in Cyprus
The High Commission of the Kingdom of Tonga in London is pleased to announce the Privy Council of His Majesty King Tupou VI has appointed Mr. Joseph Borghese as Honorary ...
The Rethymno baker who still makes phyllo by hand
At 86 years old, Crete native Giorgos Hatziparaskos is one of the last bakers in Greece making phyllo pastry by hand, his workshop located in the heart of Rethymno’s old ...
Over 43,000 received Gesy inpatient care in six months
Over 43,000 beneficiaries of the national health scheme (Gesy) have received inpatient care since its launch, the health insurance organisation (HIO) told the health minister in a conference call on Monday.
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Tebas urges Infantino to clarify if part of breakaway league talks
FIFA president Gianni Infantino must clarify what part he has played in any meetings related to a European Super League, according to LaLiga president Javier Tebas.
The Times published documents ...
Outrage after church demolishes listed houses in Nicosia’s old city (Update 2)
The church-sanctioned bulldozing of four listed buildings in old Nicosia on Monday has been widely condemned, with the municipality demanding the archbishopric rebuild them.
The buildings on Isokratous Street were ...
Elderly in Poland won’t be given AstraZeneca shot, says minister
Elderly people in Poland will not be given the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, the minister in charge of the programme said on Monday, but he added that a final decision would ...
Coronavirus: EU approves €10.2 million Cypriot scheme to support self-employed, businesses
The European Commission has approved Cyprus’ €10.2 million Cypriot scheme to support self-employed and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, it was announced on Monday.
The scheme, which includes direct grants ...
This season’s most soothing fashion trend is all about neutral tones
By Prudence Wade
In turbulent times, fashion can be a comforting and uplifting presence in our lives.
What we wear can provide an escape from the craziness of modern life – ...
Taekwondo: a kickstart to perseverance and self-control
In this teaser video – look for a follow-up post on Good Living soon – athletic brand Cyprus Another Angle investigates the Korean martial art Taekwondo through the lens of Cyprus’ multiple ...