Giannis and Bucks take lead over Bulls in NBA playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 27 points on 10-of-19 shooting and helped the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the visiting Chicago Bulls to earn a 93-86 win on Sunday night to open their ...
Covid-shaming pits neighbour against neighbour in locked-down Shanghai
The tensions of lockdown have exposed divisions among Shanghai residents, pitting young against old, locals against outsiders, and above all, COVID-negative against COVID-positive people.
Shanghai’s 25 million people, most of ...
‘Gladiator’ Ronnie O’Sullivan digs deep to see off Gilbert
Ronnie O’Sullivan attributed his World Snooker Championship win to his gladiator sprit after coming from 3-0 down to beat David Gilbert 10-5.
The world number one is hunting a ...
Ukraine mayor describes ‘hard’ interrogation by Russian captors
A Ukrainian mayor described hours of “hard” interrogations when held for almost a week by Russian forces last month and said he had appealed to the pope for help to ...
Bouclé is back: How the classic fabric became a modern must-have
By Katie Wright
Ever since the mid-1950s, when Coco Chanel reimagined what was previously a menswear design, the bouclé jacket has never really gone out of style.
Beloved by ...
Turkey says its warplanes hit Kurdish militant targets in Iraq
Turkish warplanes, helicopters and drones hit Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq in an air and land operation that targeted facilities ranging from camps to ammunition stores, Turkey’s defence ...
Liverpool boss Klopp expects Man United to ‘go for it’ in key clash
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described Tuesday’s game with Manchester United as a clash between “two of the biggest clubs in the world” and said his team were in for ...
Russia denies plans for consulate in north
Russia has “no intention” of recognising other authorities other than the Republic of Cyprus, the Russian embassy in Nicosia said on Monday as it rubbished reports regarding the creation of ...
Coronavirus: All virus restrictions lifted at crossing points
Covid-19 restrictions at the crossing points are to be lifted from 9am on Tuesday, the bicommunal technical health committee announced on Monday.
This means that proof of vaccination and test ...
Putin: Western countries have hurt their own economies with sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Western countries had scored an own goal by imposing sanctions against Russia over Ukraine which he said had led to a “deterioration ...
Oil slips on China demand fears, supply worries limit losses
Oil edged lower on Monday pressured by worries over slowing demand in China, although concern over tight global supply and the deepening Ukraine crisis kept Brent crude above $111 a barrel.
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PwC Cyprus honours world-level achievements of trainees
PwC Cyprus has honoured its trainee accountants for their significant distinctions and overall performance in the ACCA exams that took place in December 2021, at a special ceremony held on April 15, 2022. ...
UK employers offer average 2.8 per cent pay rise to staff, survey shows
British employers are offering annual pay settlements worth an average increase of 2.8 per cent to staff, well below the rate of inflation, a survey showed on Monday.
The Chartered Management ...
Premium hotel Amara joins Virtuoso luxury travel group
AMARA, a member of the Stademos Hotels family, has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
According to Stademos Hotels ...
Failed asylum seeker detained in Paphos
A 33-year-old man is expected to be deported from the island after he was arrested in Paphos without the necessary documents, police said on Monday.
Officers found the man walking ...
Cypriot entertainment journalist is a professional name dropper
Miss Ntertainment takes her stories on a run around New York, PAUL LAMBIS finds a driven woman a long way from her island family
Greek Cypriot Nadia Neophytou has spent ...
Two captured Brits appear on Russian state TV, ask to be swapped
Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Russian state TV on Monday and asked to be exchanged for a pro-Russian politician who is being held by ...
One-day exhibition looks back to move forward
One more art exhibition is added to the island’s cultural agenda, enriching Nicosia’s art scene. This upcoming showcase titled Looking Back to Move Forward is a group exhibition ...
‘I don’t want fake meat and cheese’
By Prudence Wade
When you think about Greek and Greek Cypriot food, your mind might go to a whole lot of meat. “There’s just so many kebabs, and we ...
More physiotherapy sessions for cerebral palsy patients
The number of physiotherapy sessions provided under the general health system (Gesy) for people with cerebral palsy will be increased following an agreement reached with the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) ...
How to choose the best wall tiles for your living space
Tiles were initially more prevalent in bathrooms and kitchens. People are now employing wall tiles in living rooms, bedrooms, and other areas as a result of technology advancements and a ...
Horns up: Metal Lords rocks the stage
Angst ridden or a time worth singing about? CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES looks at movies to screen set in high school
Ah, high school. A magical time where people just break into ...
Minister of education accuses Akel of undermining reform
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Monday accused main opposition party Akel of obstructing the government as it tries to reform education.
“Ever since Akel has been a minority in parliament, ...
Part of Tseri Ave to close for five months due to ringroad works
A section of Tseri avenue will close to traffic on Wednesday for about five months to allow for construction works of the Nicosia ringroad, the public works department announced Monday.
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