Former French president Sarkozy convicted of corruption, handed jail sentence
France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of corruption on Monday and sentenced to three years in prison, a stunning fall from grace for a man who led ...
Brexit and Cyprus real estate
Thanks to Brexit we have gone back in time when it comes to British nationals buying real estate in Cyprus.
As circumstances stand at present and without a change in ...
Most who suspended loan installments have resumed payments
The majority of borrowers who had opted to suspend payment of their loans for nine months, as part of a relief scheme in light of the pandemic have resumed repayment ...
China counters Uighur criticism with explicit attacks on women witnesses
China, under growing global pressure over its treatment of minority Muslim Uighurs in far west Xinjiang, is mounting an unprecedented and aggressive campaign to push back, including explicit attacks on ...
Life’s a bench
Sit back and enjoy the view… ALIX NORMAN speaks to the founder of runaway Instagram success @to_pagkaki_cy about why the benches of Cyprus are the ideal cure for ...
More than 850,000 registered with Gesy
More than 850,000 people registered with Gesy and with a general practitioner during the first 18 months of the health system’s operation, it was announced on Monday.
The Health Insurance Organisation (...
Snowboarding on the island of summer
In this teaser video, ahead of a longer interview with extreme sports enthusiast Stasinos Constantinides, athletic brand Cyprus Another Angle showcases one of the advantages of wintering in Cyprus… snowboarding ...
Amend: The Fight for America shows how US is still working on its statement of independence
The United States’ Declaration of Independence contains one of the most famous sentences in the English language: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...
Sworn statements no longer have to be made at court
In a bid to decongest courts, authorities have allowed sworn statements to be given before lawyers or in citizen service centres without the need of going to court, the justice ...
How to drain sinuses quickly using acupressure
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Bank of Cyprus offers innovative services
The Bank of Cyprus has created a new, novel branch which aims to meet customer needs in a modern way, bringing innovative solutions to the Cypriot banking system, both in ...
OPAP shops back in operation
Opap shops have resumed operation and are open to welcome the public every day from 08:00 until 20:30.
In an effort to safeguard customer and partner safety, Opap’s Betmaker service is ...
‘Dolmeh Barg Mo’ – Iranian stuffed grape leaves
(Parental advisory: the Munchies YouTube channel hosts are known for their playfulness and occasional use of profanity, so please view without little ones around.)
In this video, Munchies executive culinary ...
Coronavirus: Government and scientists do not always agree but are on the same side
Easing more restrictive measures too soon could end up being counterproductive should the number of Covid-19 cases spike in the coming weeks, member of the government’s epidemiological team Zoe ...
The island where rabbits are animals of play, not prey
Ōkunoshima is a small island in the Inland Sea of Japan, which played a key role during World War II as a poison gas factory. It is often called Usagi ...
Coronavirus: Private institutes say new regulations ‘impossible to work by’
Private tutoring institutes said on Monday they cannot reopen under the new government health and safety guidelines, suggesting they were a mockery.
As part of the state’s decision to ...
Netanyahu blames Iran for blast on Israeli-owned ship, Tehran denies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran on Monday for an explosion aboard an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman last week, an accusation rejected by Tehran.
The vehicle-carrier ...
Coronavirus: Cyprus first in EU for number of tests, third for vaccines given
Cyprus continues to top the list of EU countries with the most tests per 100,000 population, and is third as regards vaccinations, the health ministry said on Monday.
According to the ...
Omonia back on top, Salamina in trouble in Cyprus playoffs
Omonia are back on top of the Cyprus First Division after a 1-0 win over Olympiakos on Sunday, courtesy of Giannis Kousoulos.
The Greens leapfrogged AEL Limassol, who went top ...
Requisition of property is ordered exceptionally
“A requisition order is an exceptional measure to cover only urgent needs”
The requisition of an immovable property intends to serve the public and is an exceptional measure to cover ...
EU to propose digital vaccination passport in March, von der Leyen says
The European Commission will present a proposal in March on creating an EU-wide digital COVID-19 vaccination passport that may allow Europeans to travel more freely over the peak summer holiday ...
Two arrested for driving almost double the speed limit
Traffic police arrested two drivers speeding on the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway on Sunday evening.
One of them, a 21-year-old man, was stopped near Kosi shortly before 8pm as he was driving 196...
Why Taylor Swift is feuding with a Utah theme park
Singer Taylor Swift’s album ‘Evermore’, which arrived in the last few days of 2020 as her second surprise album of the year, is the subject of a lawsuit between the ...
How to make a no-sew mini hanging quilt for your home
Colourful wall hangings can be a lovely way of decorating your home’s interior, and they’re even more satisfying if you’ve made them yourself!
In this video, Los ...