Armed group denies killing Italian ambassador in Congo
An armed group in eastern Congo, accused by the government of carrying out an ambush on a United Nations convoy in which Italy’s ambassador and two other people were ...
Jodhpur: Rajasthan’s rough-hewn ‘Blue City’ of royal grandeur
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to Jodhpur, second city in India’s northwest state of Rajasthan.
Known locally as the “Blue City”, Jodhpur is a popular tourist ...
Music from theatres of Cyprus
In its first live concert since early December last year, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra will return to theatres across Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca this month to perform a series of ...
ICLAIM project receives European citizen prize
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Law, Alternative and Innovative Methods (ICLAIM), an independent non-profit organisation working in close association with the School of Law at the University of Central Lancashire in ...
New film highlights doubts about Pele before 1970 World Cup win
The 1970 World Cup sealed Pele’s legendary status, but a new Netflix documentary highlights how even one of the greatest ever had his doubters.
He had quit international football after ...
3D dance recordings could help resurrect Greek dances
By Alex Whiting
Digital 3D dance recordings are being created by professor at the National Technical University of Athens Anastasios Doulamis to preserve traditional Greek dance cultures threated with extinction.
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Human factor: revisiting Steve McCurry’s searing images
This video looks at milestones pictures from the searing body of work of US photographer and photojournalist Steve McCurry.
Perhaps his most famous image, McCurry’s photo ‘Afghan Girl’, of ...
Greek doctors protest ‘suffocating’ conditions at Covid-19 clinics
Greek hospital doctors went on a day-long strike on Tuesday and dozens marched in Athens to protest “suffocating” conditions at hospitals on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.
With around 6,000 ...
Wembley could be full at Euro 2020
England will hope to play the Czech Republic in front of a full house at Wembley this summer after the Government set out its road map for the easing of ...
Coronavirus: more than 120,000 vaccine doses due to arrive in March
Cyprus will receive more than 120,000 Covid vaccines in March, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
Approximately 10,000 Pfizer vaccines are expected to be delivered in Cyprus each week next month, and ...
How hot saunas and ice baths impact your recovery post-workout
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 ...
President participates in teleconference with EU heads of state
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday participated in a teleconference with the President of the European Council and EU heads of state and government, during which they discussed preparations ahead of ...
Pakistan police pop their rollerblades on to catch criminals (Video)
Police in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, are deploying an armed rollerblading unit to curb theft and harassment on its teeming streets.
Gliding in a circle with their weapons pointed ...
New discovery of endangered grass snake in Macheras
The endangered Cyprus grass snake has been found in two areas of the Macheras forest park, unknown until now, it emerged on Tuesday.
The Cyprus grass snake (Natrix natrix cypriaca) ...
Alison Roman’s tomato-poached fish with chili oil
American food writer and chef Alison Roman wants you to cook more fish. And if you’re squeamish or reticent about the finny creatures, worry not. This tomato-poached fish with ...
EU drug watchdog to weigh in on extended use for remdesivir by summer
Europe’s drugs regulator said on Tuesday it was expecting to give an opinion before the summer on whether Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir can be used to treat COVID-19 patients who ...
Burglars net €4,000 in cash from Yeroskipou home
Paphos police are investigating a burglary after a 40-year-old reported jewellery and €4,000 in cash were stolen from his house late on Monday.
The homeowner reported the theft at 8pm to ...
How cod may have saved the Vikings from Nordic winters
The Vikings suffered many hardships living in the north of Europe: long, cold winters and, most importantly, a potentially crippling lack of sunlight.
Fortunately for these warrior people… they could ...
Teen’s uncle fined for allowing him to drive illegally
A 46-year-old man who allowed his 13-year-old nephew to drive his car was fined €800 and had his licence revoked for one month by the Larnaca district court on Tuesday.
The ...
Why is Python language perfect for kids?
Python is considered to be the easiest language to learn, which makes it a perfect fit for kids. As a new coder, kids can get started with Python as it ...
Arrested woman suspected of using stolen marble in home building works
A woman in Paphos is suspected of using stolen marble and stone in building works at her house, it emerged on Tuesday.
The woman, aged 39, was arrested on Monday following ...
In freak accident, fire guts six cars on same Larnaca street
A freak accident in the garage of a private home in Larnaca set of a chain reaction that ended with six cars being destroyed on the same street in the ...
‘X-Files’, ‘Lost’ in Mickey’s clubhouse as Disney+ Star lands in Europe, Canada
Disney+ will bring “Lost”, “Family Guy” and other titles from across studios to viewers in Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore under its new Star channel, the Walt Disney ...
Plumbing 101: how to repair a leaking faucet
There is a special brand of dread that grows with every drop of a leaking faucet… oh, the expense, the time spent hanging around, the inconvenience… of calling over a ...