Coronavirus: rapid testing sites for Sunday
The health ministry announced the rapid testing sites for Sunday, 69 in total.
People need to present proof of identity such as ID card, driver’s license or passport, for identification ...
Russia and Ukraine to expel a diplomat each as tensions simmer
Russia accused a Ukrainian diplomat on Saturday of trying to obtain classified information and ordered him to leave the country by April 22, prompting a like-for-like response from Ukraine as border ...
Italy’s Salvini sent to trial on migrant kidnapping charge
Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s right-wing League party, must stand trial on charges of kidnapping over his decision to prevent more than 100 migrants from landing in the country in 2019, ...
Norwich celebrate promotion back to the Premier League
Norwich have secured promotion back to the Premier League without kicking a ball ahead of their Saturday night match with Bournemouth.
The Canaries were aware a victory over the Cherries ...
West Ham suffer top-four blow in defeat at Newcastle
West Ham United’s top-four hopes were dealt a big blow as Joe Willock’s late header earned Newcastle United a 3-2 win in a see-saw clash on Saturday – a ...
Queen Elizabeth stands alone as her ‘strength’ Philip is laid to rest (Update 3)
By Andrew MacAskill, Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton
Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his seven decades of service and gave grandsons ...
Protesters demand end to early retirement pension penalty
A rally took place on Saturday in Nicosia by members of trade unions and other organisations in favour of scrapping the 12 per cent penalty imposed on people who retire early ...
Understanding the mind-body connection in taming stress
In this video, business and life coach Tatev Petrosyan takes us on a deeper dive into the power of the mind-body connection, and its role in handling stress.
Many of ...
Tia Does Agrotourism, Season 2, Episode 3: Easter in Paliometoxo and Nikitari villages
Just in time for the island’s holiest feast days, season two, episode three of the popular ‘Tia does Agrotourism’ series is dedicated to the Easter traditions observed in two ...
Turkish lira slides to 10 to euro, but country bans cryptocurrency in desperate support attempt
As the Turkish lira slides closer and closer to 10 to the euro, the Turkish central bank last week banned the use of cryptocurrency in transactions, in a desperate attempt to ...
Coronavirus: Anger after Polis doctors moved to service Paphos virus wards
Polis Chrysochous municipality and surrounding communities warned on Saturday they would take measures over what they said was the government’s failure to provide proper public healthcare.
The communities expressed ...
Hamilton puts Mercedes in pole position at Imola Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday, with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez joining the seven-time Formula One world champion ...
Bruno Fernandes can do everything, except defending, says Pogba
Paul Pogba says it is a joy to play alongside Bruno Fernandes as the Manchester United midfielder continues to kick on after injury.
The 28-year-old missed six weeks with a ...
Residents near Koshi say no to asphalt plants
Scores of people from Aradippou and Larnaca held a protest on Saturday against the planned relocation of an asphalt plant from Dali to the nearby Koshi area.
The protest started ...
Iran identifies suspect behind blast at Natanz nuclear site
Iran on Saturday named a man it wants arrested in connection with a recent explosion and power outage at its main Natanz nuclear plant, as talks got underway in Vienna ...
A minute with Sarah Fenwick Jazz singer
Where do you live?
I live in Nicosia old town with my husband and family members, including our pets
What did you have for breakfast?
Black coffee
Describe your perfect ...
Waiting to awaken: a ghost walk around Larnaca’s Phinikoudes
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
The floating camera shot is ...
Man dies hours after hospital discharge (Updated)
Police on Saturday said they had received a report of possible medical malpractice from the family of a 71-year-old man who died just a few hours after being discharged from ...
Coronavirus: Vaccination portal for 64-67 reopens on Sunday
The vaccinations portal will reopen on Sunday for people between 64 and 67, the health ministry said, while also announcing that they are picking up the pace with the aim of scheduling ...
Nightmare parade: Kara Walker’s ‘Christ’s Entry into Journalism’
In this video, art historian and writer Ben Street discusses African American artist Kara Walker’s 2017 ink and pencil on paper work, ‘Christ’s entry into Journalism’.
Walker is known ...
Bicommunal photo show provides hope for a ‘peaceful future’
Main opposition Akel on Saturday inaugurated a bicommunal photo exhibition in Dherynia with a central theme of the present division of the island juxtaposed with the chance of future unity.
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‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ Maradona World Cup jersey hits auction block
A “once-in-a-lifetime” signed jersey worn by late soccer great Diego Maradona in his first-ever World Cup match has hit the auction block, with the potential to fetch a supersized purse ...
Coronavirus: Call to vaccinate restaurant and bar staff
The association of recreation centre owners (Osika), on Saturday called for the prompt vaccination of employees in the food and beverage sector to better protect public health.
Head of Osika, ...
Modi appeals to keep Hindu festival symbolic as India’s infections surge
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to devotees to keep a key Hindu festival symbolic as the country reported more than 200,000 new COVID-19 infections for the third straight ...