Coronavirus: Limassol drawing ire over lax adherence
Limassol appears to have taken on the role of the island’s speakeasy, reminiscent of the US’ prohibition era, as it has been singled out for the island’s slow ...
Buffer-zone fence not ‘a border’ interior ministry says
The placing of a razor wire fence along a segment of the buffer zone is not, nor can it be construed as, erecting a border, the interior ministry said Thursday ...
TC authorities arrest then release four suspected of defacing Erdogan poster
Authorities in the north on Thursday detained and then released four leftist activists on suspicion of defacing posters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.
Police detained Abdullah Korkmazhan, the general secretary ...
EU Covid certificates to combine data on vaccination, recovery, tests
The European Union’s executive will propose next week that new COVID-19 certificates combine information on vaccination, recovery from the sickness and test results to avoid discrimination between citizens, a ...
New York mayor joins calls for Cuomo to resign over sexual misconduct claims
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Andrew Cuomo “just can’t serve as governor anymore,” adding his voice on Thursday to a growing chorus of calls for Cuomo ...
Coronavirus: one death, 431 new cases announced on Thursday (Updated)
The health ministry announced one death and 431 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday from a total of 43,177 PCR and rapid tests with a positivity rate of 1%.
From over 8,500 rapid tests ...
Coronavirus: Audit boss tests positive, then negative three times (Update 2)
Auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides on Thursday became likely the most tested public official – if not member of the public – over 24 hours in Cyprus, after undergoing four tests for the coronavirus, the ...
Female experiences of belonging and identity
A constellation of women from across the eastern Mediterranean will share their poetry, music, art, films, thoughts and experiences of belonging and identity at an upcoming virtual event that knows ...
Paphos municipality staff strike over ‘bully mayor’
Staff at the Paphos municipality went on an impromptu work stoppage on Thursday accusing mayor Phedonas Phedonos of bullying.
The protest was prompted by an alleged verbal attack by Phedonos ...
Italy bans AZN batch following two deaths in Sicily
Italian health authorities have ordered the withdrawal of a batch of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine following the deaths of two men in Sicily who had recently been inoculated, a source close ...
Coronavirus: reopening of schools still ‘fluid’ minister says
The outlook on the reopening of schools is “fluid” so far, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Thursday as Cyprus anxiously awaits Friday’s announcement on the next steps to ...
Drunk driver fined €1,500, loses licence for 90 days
Nicosia district court fined a motorist €1,500 and suspended his licence for 90 days on Thursday after he was found drink driving.
The man, 49, who was driving in Kokkinotrimithia area, was arrested ...
Savage pioneer: Rihanna’s milestones to a $1B beauty brand
This video takes a closer look at the pioneering luxury brand achievements of one Robyn Rihanna Fenty, aka Rihanna.
Business-wise, the superstar has recently had a lot to celebrate, as ...
Symptoms and diagnostic tests to detect low thyroid function (hypothyroidism)
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 ...
Peta calls on Cyprus to switch to organic vegan agriculture
Animal right’s organisation Peta on Thursday urged Cyprus to include organic vegan agriculture as part of reforms under the EU common agriculture policy, arguing it would reduce greenhouse gas ...
Lebanon’s politicians show no sign of saving their country, France says
France’s foreign minister said on Thursday time was running out to prevent Lebanon collapsing and that he could see no sign that the country’s politicians were doing what ...
Disy MPs walk out of House bad loans meeting (Updated)
A House watchdog committee meeting scheduled to discuss the demise of the co-op bank on Thursday was marked by ruling Disy MPs walking out citing conflict of interest and the ...
Coronavirus: not enough substitute teachers to cover absences, union says
Absences as a result of Covid-19 in the past few weeks have put a strain on the substitute teacher system, primary school teachers association (Poed) head Myria Vasiliou said on ...
450 state schools to have solar panels by next year
The installation of photovoltaic panels in 450 state schools will be completed next year with a total budget of €10m, Environment Commissioner Kleila Vasiliou said on Thursday.
“The project not only ...
Police investigating 20 complaints of sexual harassment
A total of twenty complaints of sexual harassment are being currently investigated by the police, spokesman Christos Andreou said on Thursday.
He added that the number might increase in the ...
Coronavirus: Shop shuttered in Paphos after negligence led to cluster of infections
Authorities on Thursday said they temporarily shut a shop at Kings Avenue Mall in Paphos after negligence of the business to properly observe the health protocols led to the creation ...
Barca paying the penalty as Messi miss adds to spot-kick woes
While the odds of overturning a 4-1 first leg defeat in the Champions League are slim at best, there will be a part of Barcelona thinking “what if” as the ...
Keep your cholesterol in check
By Liz Connor
We might hear a lot about cholesterol – but do you actually know what it means, and whether yours might be a problem?
High cholesterol is a lot ...
Missing teen remanded as suspect in series of burglaries
A 16-year-old Limassol girl who had been reported missing by her family was remanded in custody for eight days on Thursday on suspicion of being involved in at least five ...