Cyprus’ social media ban in practice
When President Nikos Christodoulides announced last week that Cyprus is poised to implement a social media ban for children under 15, he blithely mentioned that the age verification system would be ...
Palhinha scores late Tottenham goal at Wolves to end winless run
Tottenham Hotspur’s Joao Palhinha scored eight minutes from time as his side claimed a first Premier League victory in 16 games with a 1-0 win against relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at ...
Olise and Kane lead Bayern comeback from three goals down in 4-3 win at Mainz
Bayern Munich fought back from three goals down to clinch a 4-3 win over Mainz 05 on Saturday as substitutes Harry Kane and Michael Olise led a second-half comeback for the ...
Site-specific dance and live music for families
Dance, live music and performances in the park? That is exactly what is coming up on Sunday in Nicosia’s Athalassa Park, as the Green Steps programme presents its next ...
West Ham boost survival chances with 2-1 win over Everton
West Ham United took a big step towards Premier League survival with a 2-1 win at home to Everton on Saturday, with substitute Callum Wilson’s 92nd-minute winner keeping the ...
Punjab pull off record chase against Delhi despite Rahul ton
KL Rahul hammered a sensational 152 not out and Delhi Capitals piled up what was briefly the season’s highest total, yet Punjab Kings cruised to a six-wicket victory in an ...
York City promoted to League Two after dramatic draw with title rivals Rochdale
York City’s Josh Stones struck deep in stoppage time at National League title rivals Rochdale to send his side back up to English football’s fourth-tier on Saturday after ...
Iran says it won’t accept ‘maximalist demands’ as Islamabad hosts peace push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran’s demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on Saturday as Pakistan made a new push to end a war that ...
Marc Marquez wins chaotic Spanish GP sprint despite crash in rain
Ducati’s Marc Marquez pulled off an unlikely victory at the Spanish Grand Prix sprint on Saturday despite crashing in treacherous conditions before swapping bikes in a race that descended ...
President highlights cancer prevention at Christodoula March
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday emphasised the importance of cancer prevention, treatment and support services as the annual Christodoula March began in Nicosia.
The march, which supports cancer patients and ...
Four killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, state media say
Four people were killed on Saturday in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, while the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired rockets at Israel, the ...
Cyprus’ international role ‘strengthened’ by EU leaders summit
The informal European Council held in Cyprus on Thursday and Friday has strengthened the country’s international standing and reinforced its role in shaping European policy priorities, President Nikos Christodoulides ...
Cyprus to turn migration from a ‘problem to a solution’
Cyprus is pursuing a comprehensive restructuring of its asylum system within the framework of the EU’s new migration pact, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides assured on Saturday.
“Our goal ...
Manchester City shocked by Brighton in Women’s Super League title race
Manchester City’s title party plans suffered a setback as the Women’s Super League leaders lost 3-2 at mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, delaying their likely coronation.
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Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Romania recovered fragments of two drones after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, its defence ministry said in statements on Saturday, while the foreign ministry said it had summoned ...
As coal chokes Johannesburg, South African scientists launch pollution warning app
Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa’s first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, ...
Motorcyclist dies in Akrotiri crash
A motorcyclist died in a traffic accident in Akrotiri on Saturday, while his female passenger was injured when their bike crashed with a car, the British Bases said.
The driver ...
‘Our goal is to make sustainable choices simple’
In Limassol, there is a boutique hotel lobby that attracts attention with its very bright flowers. However, these flowers are not the kind you would typically find in a garden. ...
Festival celebrates Journey of Silk: From China to Cyprus
On May 1, the village of Kalavasos will host a cultural event dedicated to the history, art, and tradition of silk. The Journey of Silk: From China to Cyprus festival aims ...
Farmer suffers heart attack after learning cattle must be culled
A 60-year-old cattle farmer from Yeri was admitted to intensive care on Saturday after suffering a heart attack shortly after his animal unit tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease.
The incident ...
Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills seven, wounds dozens
A major Russian overnight attack on Ukraine killed seven people and injured dozens more as Moscow launched over 660 drones and missiles in a barrage that targeted the city of Dnipro ...
Support for Cyprus ‘gamechanger’ for EU defence, say Mitsotakis, Macron
Support provided to Cyprus during recent regional tensions was described as a “gamechanger” by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday, who said European allies acted collectively to assist a ...
NASA rover adds to the list of organic compounds detected on Mars
Performing a type of experiment never before tried beyond Earth, NASA’s Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds on Mars as scientists strive to learn whether the Red Planet ...
Food that carries sense of occasion
Chicken Kyiv is one of those dishes that carries a sense of occasion with it, even before it reaches the table. Its name points to Ukraine’s capital, yet its ...