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India recorded more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time on Saturday as it battles a devastating second wave, and the country’s massive new vaccination drive was hampered ...

The current restrictions and measures in place against the spread of the virus have severely affected the political parties’ campaigning strategies for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The latest and strictest ...

US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber expressed her optimism that relations with Cyprus would continue to develop and flourish in an Easter video message she shared on Saturday. This spring, “...

Turkish police detained 212 demonstrators after scuffles broke out at May Day marches on Saturday amid a coronavirus-related curfew, according to the Istanbul governor’s office and Reuters witnesses. Riot police ...

Where do you live? I live with my wife and three children What did you have for breakfast? I had an egg omelette, with fresh vegetables on the side Describe ...

Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators. In an increasingly secular age, ...

Cyprus’ epidemiological team in an open letter to the public on Saturday called on citizens to adhere to the measures. “We appeal to you, our fellow citizens in full honesty, ...

The art of making sacred candles has been passed down in Viviana Alávez’s family for 300 years. The craft nearly disappeared from Mexico’s Oaxacan village of Teotitlan del ...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the head of Israel‘s Mossad spy agency and its ambassador to Washington on Thursday, and the Israeli officials expressed “deep concern” ...

The vaccination portal for people aged 61-70 will open on Saturday at 3pm until Sunday 8pm, the health ministry announced. These appointments will be offered the AstraZeneca vaccine with the ...

Cypriot craftsmanship has taken its place in the Homo Faber Guide, an online platform dedicated to showcasing local talent. The island’s participation, starting with 15 artisans, was announced on Tuesday ...

There are no thoughts on scrapping the SMS requirements for leaving the house once lockdown measures are set to be lifted on May 10, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Saturday. ...

Tackling the consequences of the pandemic on workers is of the utmost importance for the government, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Saturday in a speech marking May Day. The ...

By Annette Chrysostomou A group of parents have launched a campaign to legalise homeschooling in Cyprus, arguing the coronavirus has proven this system was successful. “In the past year, many ...

A number of U.S. citizens are among the dozens killed or injured in a stampede at a Jewish religious festival in Israel, a U.S. Embassy spokesperson said on ...

Akel general secretary Andros Kyprianou pledged to continue defending the rights of the working people who are the backbone of the economy and producers of wealth, in a speech on ...

“They’re both microbiological wonders,” James Morton says of two of his great loves: sourdough and beer brewing. “They’re both very scientific, very measured. And they’re both ways ...

An oil refinery in Paphos was up in flames on Friday night with four fire trucks on the scene until the fire was out, spokesman for the service Andreas Kettis ...

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson has essentially dismissed a report that during this week’s informal talks in Geneva on the Cyprus settlement the UK Foreign Secretary Dominic ...

When Liverpool were romping to the title last season Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling promised there would be a “massive reaction” from Pep Guardiola’s chastened side and his ominous ...

Hollywood is full of celebrities’ children who have carved out an acting career in their own right, choosing to make their own way rather than relying on their mum’s ...

The Bank of Cyprus has reactivated its special initiative SupportCY to provide immediate cover for the needs of patients being treated in Covid-19 wards. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic crisis ...

Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those ...

EU regulators accused Apple on Friday of distorting competition in the music streaming market, siding with Spotify in a case that could lead to a hefty fine and changes in ...