How artist Alexa Meade turns her subjects into 2D illusions
In this video, we meet a visual artist who optically transforms the three-dimensional world into a 2D painting.
LA-based Alexa Meade is best known for her portraits in which she ...
Limassol gives 500 Easter packages to the needy
Limassol municipality has prepared 500 Easter packages which it will be distributing to needy families through its social grocery, mayor Nicos Nicolaides said on Monday.
During a visit to the social ...
Coronavirus: Church and state bicker over congregation rules
Church and state appear at odds over the enforcement of rules regarding church services during the Holy Week.
According to the latest decree, people will be able to attend church ...
Having a good laugh
Next Sunday is not only Easter but also marks World Laughter Day. ALIX NORMAN finds out why a good giggle is exactly what we need right now
While those who ...
President: Geneva talks signal crucial moment for Cyprus (Update 3)
By Evie Andreou in Geneva
President Nicos Anastasiades, who arrived in Geneva on Monday for the informal summit convened by the UN secretary-general, said this was a crucial moment for ...
Coronavirus: Q&A on the measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic
The health ministry on Monday issued an updated FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the lockdown, effective between April 26 and May 9.
A Movement:
What are the curfew hours?
Movement is prohibited ...
Apocalypse and chill: some movies picks for after the world ends
By Constantinos Psillides
The day after the end of the world has always fascinated filmmakers. Will we come together as a society and rebuild? Will we turn on each other? ...
Coronavirus: Israel moved to green, UK to orange in country classifications
The health ministry said on Monday it has upgraded the UK and Israel in the country ranking relating to their epidemiological situation.
The classification of countries affects people who want ...
Muhammara: Aleppo’s Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
In this video, we learn how to make the popular Syrian dip: Muhammara – a flavour-packed roasted red pepper dip featuring walnuts, Aleppo pepper and pomegranate molasses.
Originating in Aleppo, Muhammara ...
Young Cypriots fret less about climate change than EU peers
Young people in Cyprus are less worried about climate change than other Europeans, is the main result of a study recently published.
The survey on “How concerned are young people ...
Coronavirus: No entry restrictions for vaccinated tourists from May 10
From May 10 onwards, Cyprus would be open for tourists fully vaccinated against Covid without restrictions, Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios said Monday.
“We will inform our partners abroad that from May 10, ...
Coronavirus swamps Indian hospitals as countries promise aid
India’s new coronavirus infections hit a record peak for a fifth day on Monday, as countries including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged to send urgent medical aid ...
US hopes parties will approach Geneva talks with pragmatism and flexibility
US Ambassador in Nicosia Judith Garber has told CNA that the US hopes all parties will approach the informal talks in Geneva this week with sufficient pragmatism and flexibility to ...
Worryingly global military spending rises 2.6% in 2020 despite pandemic hit
Global military expenditure rose by 2.6% to $1.98 trillion last year even as some defence funds were reallocated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in a ...
China hopes Geneva meeting to pave way for fresh Cyprus negotiations
China hopes that the 5+1 informal meeting in Geneva will help lead to the relaunch of negotiations for a Cyprus settlement.
Replying to a question by CNA, Liu Yantao, the Ambassador ...
Safe purchase of property through auction
“The buyer of a property through auction is considered bona fide and safe”
The process of selling a property through auction as well as its transfer, according to the provisions ...
Why Selena, Harry and other celebs turned down hit roles
We always hear about juicy roles actors regret being passed over for, or, worse, turning down themselves. On the other hand, some contrarians shrug away major casting invites and make ...
‘Clear your plate’ or else your meal will be more expensive
Chinese lawmakers are considering a new draft law that would allow restaurants to charge diners an extra fee if they waste excessive amounts of food.
The draft anti-food-waste law was ...
Coronavirus: Minor tweaks to Easter lockdown
Three new amendments to lockdown rules with regards to Easter were announced on Monday by the Health Ministry.
Easter Sunday restrictions have been tweaked to allow members of more than ...
Overseas polling stations only in Athens, Thessaloniki and London
Based on the volume of applications received, overseas polling stations for the May 30 parliamentary elections will only operate in Athens, Thessaloniki and London, the Ministry of the Interior said on ...
Hodgson ‘a great admirer’ of Vardy as Crystal Palace take on Leicester
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has warned his team not to pay too much attention to Jamie Vardy’s recent lack of goals when they play Leicester on Monday.
The 34...
Police seize 16.6 kilos of cannabis at Larnaca Airport, two arrests
Two women, aged 30 and 26, were arrested early Monday morning at Larnaca airport after police found more than 16 kilos of cannabis in their luggage.
Customs officials and members of the police ...
Promoting solar-powered sewing machines in Mozambique
The Reencontro Association in Maputo, Mozambique runs sewing workshops using machines that run on solar energy, thanks to the pioneering efforts of a company called SolarWorks.
Funded by the European ...
Nadal outlasts Tsitsipas to claim 12th Barcelona Open title
Rafa Nadal saved a match point before defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-7(6) 7-5 to claim a record-extending 12th Barcelona Open title on Sunday, ending his Greek opponent’s nine-game unbeaten ...