Volunteers rushed to save animals
The deadly fires that devoured houses and properties in seven villages in the mountainous areas of Larnaca and Limassol over the weekend have also killed many animals with volunteers rushing ...
Public, organisations rush to help fire victims (Updated)
A bank account was set up on Monday on the instructions of President Nicos Anastasiades for donations to support the people affected by the fires over the weekend in the ...
Coronavirus: Testing locations for Tuesday
The health ministry announced a total of 60 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Tuesday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Jabeur becomes first Arab woman to reach Wimbledon quarters
Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a dazzling 5-7 6-1 6-1 victory over seventh seed Iga Swiatek on Monday.
Jabeur lost ...
Italy arrests four suspected of sending funds to Islamic State
Italian police said on Monday they had arrested four men accused of sending funds to people across Europe and the Middle East who were collecting on behalf of Islamic State, ...
Stereotypes fade with mixed styles of Euro 2020’s final four
Four teams head to London for the final week of Euro 2020 and as well as promising close battles, the two semi-finals present a fascinating clash of football styles and tactical ...
Coronavirus: Day’s holiday to get jab now official
The latest decree of the health minister was published Monday, affording coronavirus vaccinees the entitlement to take the entire day off from work on the day they get the jab, ...
Fierce fashion: How to wear the urban safari trend this summer
By Katie Wright
It’s a jungle out there, so they say, and you’ll need to be suitably attired if you want to stand out from the crowd this ...
Visitors to Akamas find human bones (Updated)
Paphos police said on Monday they are investigating after visitors found six human bones in Akamas.
Officers rushed to the area after they were notified on Sunday about the discovery ...
Norway delays full reopening over Delta COVID-19 variant
Norway announced the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions on Monday but delayed the final phase of reopening the economy until the end of this month at the earliest because of ...
Questions over preparedness after Cyprus’ worst fire (Update 2)
The huge forest fire in the south-eastern foothill of Troodos was declared under control on Monday morning after killing four people, caused millions in property damage and devastating damage to ...
CULTURESCOPE: interview with life coach Despina Nicola, from Season 1, Episode 8
Given that every CULTURESCOPE episode comes packed with goodies, each standalone segment merits closer revisiting.
In this video, taken from Season 1, Episode 8 of CULTURESCOPE, founder and host of the popular ...
‘Where the village is, a black dot now exists’ (Updated)
Residents and business owners of the villages affected by the deadly fires said on Monday they were determined to rebuild all they lost in the blaze that raged for almost ...
Supply chain issues hinder German car production
Germany’s car industry on Monday slashed its forecast for production growth this year, indicating that the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be bumpy as manufacturers battle supply-chain disruptions.
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Britain proposes tech company listing reforms to catch up with New York
Britain’s financial watchdog on Monday proposed making it easier for tech companies to list in London to strengthen the capital’s ability to compete with New York and the ...
Spirit path to the tomb of the first Ming Emperor
In this video, art historians Dr. Kristen Brennan and Dr. Beth Harris discuss the cultural significance of the Xiaoling Mausoleum, the elaborate resting place of Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of the ...
Coronavirus: State subsidised holidays for the vaccinated and recently recovered
Thirty-five per cent of the holiday accommodation costs of those who have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine or have recovered from the virus in the last 180 ...
Labour union calls for investigation into how Egyptians died in fire (Update 2)
Trade union Peo on Monday called on the labour ministry to conduct an investigation into the employment status and working conditions of the four Egyptian workers who died in the ...
Turkish inflation hits 2-yr high with surprise jump to 17.5 per cent
Turkish annual inflation jumped to a two-year high of 17.53 per cent in June, exceeding a forecast of 17 per cent and continuing an extended rise after a brief dip, potentially delaying ...
First Aid basics: how to use a defibrillator (AED)
In this series of videos, we will learn the basics and fundamental practices of First Aid.
First Aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from ...
Pope alert and in good condition after surgery to remove part of colon
Pope Francis is alert, breathing without assistance, and in a good overall condition following surgery to remove part of his colon, the Vatican said on Monday.
The 84-year-old pope is ...
Austrian gets shock of his life as python bites him on the toilet
An Austrian had the kind of morning that nightmares are made of on Monday when a python slid through his drains and bit him while he was sitting on the ...
Coronavirus: Substandard masks and gloves on sale in Cyprus
A large number of masks and gloves on sale in Cyprus have been found to be noncompliant with personal protective equipment standards, results of lab tests released on Monday showed.
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A cut above the rest
Making a fashion statement has become big business for shirt maker Andreas Dometakis. PAUL LAMBIS meets a man who has dressed stars of stage and screen for the last 60 years
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