Medvedev win over Djokovic would be good for game, says Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he would not be surprised if Daniil Medvedev beat Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open title on Sunday and that victory for the Russian would be ...
S. Africa advisers back Pfizer vaccine after study
Two of the South African government’s top advisers on COVID-19 backed Pfizer’s vaccine on Friday, despite a study earlier this week showing that the dominant local coronavirus variant ...
TV Shows We Love: Poirot
His egg-shaped head, magnificent moustaches, rapid, dainty gait and annoying mannerisms are instantly recognisable. British actor David Suchet perfectly recreates Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.
Long running TV ...
Coronavirus: nurses will make house calls to vaccinate bedridden people
Specialised nurses will pay house calls to administer coronavirus vaccinations to the bedridden, the health ministry said on Friday.
As part of its vaccination roll-out, the ministry said it was ...
Coronavirus: Tepak acquires book sterilisers for libraries
Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) announced on Friday the purchase of two book sterilisers that will help make lending safer in the face of Covid-19.
Both sterilisers are already in ...
Coronavirus: Police brace for demos in Nicosia, Limassol (updated)
Two demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday in Nicosia and Limassol, against the backdrop of the heavy-handed police reaction last week and a deeply divided public, which appears to be exploited ...
Ombudswoman calls on police to explain their heavy-handedness at demo
Amid a public outcry over police’s heavy-handed handling of an anti-corruption demonstration in Nicosia last Saturday, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides has asked police to explain their actions.
In a ...
Electronic: an exhibition dedicated to the club experience
WARNING: This video contains strobe effects.
With many of the world’s dance floors currently empty, the latest exhibition at London’s Design Museum, which evokes some of the same ...
TCs express support for GC protesters
Turkish Cypriots on Friday expressed their solidarity with Greek Cypriots fighting against police violence and corruption.
In a video published on social media, Turkish Cypriots and others living in the ...
Norway proposes easing of drugs law in bid to help addicts
Norway should loosen its strict laws against recreational drug use, switching focus to treatment rather than jail or fines for those in possession of small quantities, the minority centre-right government ...
Ceiling for housing and business loan subsidies extended
The government announced Friday it was extending the ceiling for housing and business loans included in its interest rate subsidy scheme, as well as its duration until the end of ...
Belfast: a modern heart embraced by mythical nature
Modern Belfast has a pace and bustle that you’ll find nowhere else in Northern Ireland.
From the city centre’s award-winning Titanic Belfast – a state-of-the-art multimedia museum – to walking ...
Harmonised index Introduction
Introduction to HICP
The HICP is an economic indicator constructed to measure the changes of prices over time of consumer goods and services acquired, used or paid by households.
The ...
What’s Eaten Where: Saudi Arabia
The country’s emblem is the date palm, which stands for vitality and growth, with two crossed swords symbolising justice and strength rooted in faith. Religion dictates much of life ...
Coronavirus: January worst month for Covid-19 deaths
January was the pandemic’s deadliest month for Cyprus since the start of the outbreak, the ministry of health announced in a report on Friday.
The report, which covers data ...
Coronavirus: Priority vaccination based on serious illness risk factor
As part of the National Vaccination Plan for Covid-19, the health ministry is going ahead with the vaccination of specific population groups on the basis of illness.
In an announcement, ...
Medvedev to face Djokovic in final after crushing Tsitsipas in straight sets
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev lived up to Novak Djokovic’s praise as the “man to beat” at the Australian Open as he charged into his first Melbourne Park final with ...
Animal Party says pet shops should not sell dogs and cats (updated)
Animal Party Cyprus said on Friday that it was disappointed that newly-approved regulations on pet shops did not prohibit the sale of cats and dogs.
It said such a ban ...
Poland and Czech Republic entering third wave
The Czech government on Friday dropped plans to possibly open non-essential retail shops from next week as a surge in coronavirus cases continued to put pressure on strained hospitals.
Industry ...
Seven exercises to improve circulation in legs and feet
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 ...
Coronavirus: Limassol slowing down lockdown exit
Limassol remains the standout district of concern for the health ministry as it recorded 390.7 positives per 100,000 – in stark contrast to Famagusta’s 45 per 100,000.
“According to the above, the issue remains ...
Ten more weeks of strict Irish curbs as UK variant slows progress
Ireland will remain under significant restrictions until the end of April, Prime Minister Micheál Martin was quoted as saying on Thursday, as health officials warned the near dominance of ...
How one rabbit rescuer ended up with 10 pet bunnies
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Wilfried Zaha: Taking a knee is degrading, it has to stop
Crystal Palace’s Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha says he will stop taking a knee before Premier League matches kick off as part of English football‘s anti-racism campaign because ...