Koushos: We can’t start again from scratch
Government spokesman Kyriacos Koushos said on Friday that any prospects for a positive result that would allow the restart of substantive talks on the Cyprus problem depended on the Turkish ...
Post-vaccine Covid infections and deaths rare, UK study says
A very small number of mainly frail, elderly COVID-19 patients are being hospitalised and dying even after having a first dose of Pfizer’s or AstraZeneca’s vaccines, but this ...
Sustainable ceramics: how a potter recycles clay
In this video, potter Florian Gadsby shows us how he takes buckets of collected leftover clay trimmings to make new material for his future projects.
The process is surprisingly absorbing, ...
Erdogan says he does not expect results from next UN-led Cyprus talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he does not believe a United Nations-led meeting on restarting peace talks for the ethnically split Cyprus will yield results.
On Thursday, the ...
How Chinese medicine uses emotions to track organ health
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 ...
The cap from Auschwitz
By Paul Lambis
Coarse, stiff and eerie. That was my first impression of the pale, blue-and-white striped brimless cap that unsuspectingly appeared before me on a recent visit to the ...
Now comes the acid test, says Red Bull F1 boss
Lewis Hamilton won last year’s Portuguese Grand Prix from pole position, with the fastest lap, but Formula One’s most successful driver can take little comfort in that result ...
How ‘soft robotics’ advances will end up saving lives
We already know that robots are likely to play an increasingly important role in our future, given the rapid advances of technology.
Yet, up to now, the design of robots ...
Player quits football at half-time after alleged suicide taunt
Albion Rovers have pledged “unconditional backing” to David Cox after their player retired from football during their game against Stenhousemuir having reported a slur over his mental health.
The substitute, ...
Coronavirus: 14-day cumulative diagnosis rate hit new record high
Cyprus’ 14-day cumulative diagnosis rate for coronavirus hit a new record high with 1,145.6 per 100,000 residents but fewer elderly people appear to be infected and hospitalised, as a result of vaccinations, ...
Explainer: What we know about the Indian variant
India has recorded the world’s sharpest spike in coronavirus infections this month, with political and financial capitals New Delhi and Mumbai running out of hospital beds, oxygen and medicines.
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Body found in sea off Liopetri
The body of a 65-year-old amateur fisherman was found floating in the sea near Liopetri, Famagusta police said on Friday.
Police said the body was spotted by a passerby around 11.30...
The population of Cyprus will grow 10-20% by 2050
Population in Cyprus will grow by 10 to 20 per cent until 2050, Eurostat estimates published on Friday show.
The current population is 875,899 according to Eurostat and the World Bank. According to other ...
Tsoureki: how to make braided Greek Easter bread
As the island marks Good Friday, in this video, we learn a recipe for traditional braided Easter bread: tsoureki.
Tsoureki is a Greek paschal bread made from a sweet yeast ...
Botanical tulips and Darwin Hybrid tulips ideal for Cyprus
Planting Spring-blooming bulbs in Cyprus can be a bit of a gamble. The anticipated riot of colour that follows the planning and planting of Autumn-planted bulbs can turn out to ...
EU to charge Apple over its in-app payment system rules
Apple was charged by EU antitrust regulators on Friday of abusing its dominance in the music streaming market via restrictive rules, the first case out of four that could lead ...
Russia supports BBF, reform of guarantees system, official says
Russia said Thursday it supported the internationally acknowledged basis for a bizonal, bicommunal federal solution in Cyprus and reform of the guarantees system, one of the most thorny issues of ...
Rodgers has ‘everything he wants’ at Leicester
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl sees no reason for Brendan Rodgers to be interested in the Tottenham job as he has “everything he wants” at Leicester.
Rodgers remains among the bookmakers’ ...
Coronavirus: health ministry reminds public of measures over Easter weekend
The ministry of health on Friday published some reminders with regards to the coronavirus measures that will be in force during the Easter weekend.
The country is in strict lockdown ...
Nigel Farage: Brexiteer, scourge of the woke – and eco-warrior?
Love him or hate him, it’s hard to accuse Nigel Farage of being boring or predictable – and Britain’s Brexit champion has blindsided his critics once again.
Fresh from ...
How to prevent mould and mildew in your washing machine
Our faithful washing machine keeps our clothes clean and fragrant, but every once in awhile – once a month is recommended – the trusty appliance needs some tender loving care of its ...
Russia produces first batch of Covid vaccine for animals
Russia has produced the world’s first batch – 17,000 doses – of COVID-19 vaccines for animals, its agricultural regulator said on Friday.
Russia registered Carnivac-Cov in March after tests showed it generated ...
Lady Gaga dognappers arrested, LA gang members among suspects
Five people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of pop star Lady Gaga’s dog walker Ryan Fisher, and the theft of her two French bulldogs in February.
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Making ‘Noise’ about photography
“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera,” once said famous French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, “they are made with the eye, heart and head.” Indeed, there are ...