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By Prudence Wade In the world of fashion, few things are constant – but when spring rolls around, we know we’re in for some form of the prairie trend. This ...

Vaccination appointments will be made available to those aged 39-42 from April 27-29, the health ministry announced on Monday. Specifically, 42-year-olds will have the opportunity to book their appointment on ...

A total of 60 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Tuesday, the health ministry announced. The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...

The currency, among the worst performers in emerging markets this year, weakened as much as 0.6 per cent to 8.48 versus the dollar, close to its 2021 low water mark and closing in ...

The mayor of the Spanish city of Pamplona on Monday cancelled the San Fermin festival, which draws thrill-seekers from all over the world to run with fighting bulls through its ...

Zinedine Zidane has insisted he has no need to issue a public defence of under-fire Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. Perez spearheaded the failed breakaway Super League, coming under great ...

The German government has raised its growth forecast for this year to 3.5 per cent, compared with the 3 per cent growth it was expecting back in January, a source said, adding ...

Larnaca primary school pupils are being given the opportunity to name a reef in Oroklini, near the LEF1 wreck which was sunk early last year. The competition is being organised ...

The European Commission said on Monday it had launched legal action against AstraZeneca for not respecting its contract for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines and for not having a “reliable” ...

In this video, we meet a visual artist who optically transforms the three-dimensional world into a 2D painting. LA-based Alexa Meade is best known for her portraits in which she ...

Limassol municipality has prepared 500 Easter packages which it will be distributing to needy families through its social grocery, mayor Nicos Nicolaides said on Monday. During a visit to the social ...

Church and state appear at odds over the enforcement of rules regarding church services during the Holy Week. According to the latest decree, people will be able to attend church ...

Next Sunday is not only Easter but also marks World Laughter Day. ALIX NORMAN finds out why a good giggle is exactly what we need right now While those who ...

By Evie Andreou in Geneva President Nicos Anastasiades, who arrived in Geneva on Monday for the informal summit convened by the UN secretary-general, said this was a crucial moment for ...

The health ministry on Monday issued an updated FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the lockdown, effective between April 26 and May 9. A Movement: What are the curfew hours? Movement is prohibited ...

By Constantinos Psillides The day after the end of the world has always fascinated filmmakers. Will we come together as a society and rebuild? Will we turn on each other? ...

The health ministry said on Monday it has upgraded the UK and Israel in the country ranking relating to their epidemiological situation. The classification of countries affects people who want ...

In this video, we learn how to make the popular Syrian dip: Muhammara – a flavour-packed roasted red pepper dip featuring walnuts, Aleppo pepper and pomegranate molasses. Originating in Aleppo, Muhammara ...

Young people in Cyprus are less worried about climate change than other Europeans, is the main result of a study recently published. The survey on “How concerned are young people ...

From May 10 onwards, Cyprus would be open for tourists fully vaccinated against Covid without restrictions, Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios said Monday. “We will inform our partners abroad that from May 10, ...

India’s new coronavirus infections hit a record peak for a fifth day on Monday, as countries including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged to send urgent medical aid ...

US Ambassador in Nicosia Judith Garber has told CNA that the US hopes all parties will approach the informal talks in Geneva this week with sufficient pragmatism and flexibility to ...

Global military expenditure rose by 2.6% to $1.98 trillion last year even as some defence funds were reallocated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in a ...

China hopes that the 5+1 informal meeting in Geneva will help lead to the relaunch of negotiations for a Cyprus settlement. Replying to a question by CNA, Liu Yantao, the Ambassador ...