Norwegian Cruise to start Greek island trips in July
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday it would begin sailing outside the United States from the Caribbean and Greek Isles in July, restarting trips after a year-long hiatus ...
Handicraft workshops to boost tourism to the mountains
A plan by the deputy ministry of tourism to subsidise the creation of traditional handicraft and winemaking workshops for the public in remote and mountainous rural areas was approved on ...
Pantry and shopping essentials for a vegan kitchen
So, what do vegans stock up on, to have on hand as food basics for the pantry and kitchen?
It’s certainly a thought that occurs to many who may ...
Council of Ministers approves energy schemes
The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved two schemes for the installation or replacement of integrated solar water heating systems and solar panels, as well as for thermal insulation of ...
Breaking the world’s fastest rope-climbing record
In this Red Bull-sponsored video, we watch as foremost obstacle course racing (OCR) athlete Thomas Van Tonder attempts to climb a 90m rope… chasing a world record for the fastest 50...
Clear link between AZ vaccine and rare blood clots in brain, EMA official says (Updated)
A senior official at Europe’s medicines regulator has said there is a clear “association” between AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and very rare blood clots in the brain, though the ...
Ways to improve your channel: Get free subscribers easily
When you launch a blog on youtube you inevitably meet many issues that require your constant attention and maintenance. You must look after your ranking on the platform, which consists ...
Writing while the kettle boils
Cyprus of decades past is brought to life in a collection of microfiction from Canadian-based author Susan Borgersen. Alix Norman discovers why, 70 years on, the memories remain so strong
“I ...
Cyprus’ February unemployment stable at 6.8 per cent
Unemployment in Cyprus in February 2021 was stable compared to January at 6.8 per cent (31,000 individuals, 7.6 per cent for males and 5.9 per cent for females) while a year earlier it was 6.1 per ...
‘No indications’ parliament website was hacked, official says
There were no indications the parliament’s website had been attacked by hackers on Monday, a senior official said.
Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Minister Kyriacos Kokkinos said it had ...
Coronavirus: 19,378 vaccinations slots for those aged 61 and over
The vaccination portal for those aged 61 and over will open on Wednesday with 19,378 appointment slots, the health ministry announced.
The portal will be open from 8am Wednesday April 7 to 7pm ...
Coronavirus: President to meet experts on Wednesday
President Nicos Anastasiades will meet the epidemiological team at the presidential palace on Wednesday to assess the ongoing situation with the Covid-19 pandemic in Cyprus.
The meeting falls on “World ...
3.2 magnitude tremor off Larnaca
A tremor of 3.2 magnitude and depth of 20 kilometres was detected 17 kilometres south-east of Larnaca at 11:10 am on Tuesday.
The Cyprus Seismological Centre, part of the Geological Survey Department of Cyprus, ...
Jordan imposes strict censorship on royal rift news
Jordan banned all news outlets and social media users on Tuesday from publishing any content related to King Abdullah’s half-brother Prince Hamza after the latter was accused of plotting ...
Cabinet pays tribute to Hasikos
The Council of Ministers on Tuesday observed a minute of silence in memory of former interior minister Socratis Hasikos, who died on Monday at a hospital in Germany after a ...
Coronovirus: Death toll surpasses 3 million amid new infections resurgence
Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide crossed 3 million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the latest global resurgence of COVID-19 infections is challenging vaccination efforts across the globe.
Worldwide COVID-19 deaths ...
JRCC rescue paraglider from ravine (video)
A 37-year-old man is in hospital after suffering multiple fractures in his legs and pelvis after falling into a ravine near Athienou on Monday while paragliding.
The fire service and ...
Coronavirus: Limassol municipality rent discount to affected businesses
Businesses in Limassol that have had to temporarily suspend operation in November and December due to coronavirus restrictions are entitled to fee reductions, Limassol Municipality announced on Tuesday.
The first ...
N. Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing Covid-19
North Korea will not join the Tokyo Olympics this year due to coronavirus concerns, the country’s sports ministry said on Tuesday, dashing South Korean hopes the Games could be ...
MoD: sanctions for reservists who do not report for duty
The defence ministry issued a reminder to reservists who have not reported for duty to do so by the end of the month or face sanctions.
The announcement concerns those ...
Coronavirus: Stick to measures, officials urge as hospitalisations rise
The virus is still very much in the community, meaning people need to strictly adhere to the measures issued by the health ministry, the director of the Famagusta general hospital ...
Designing the ‘brain’ of the smart home of the future
We’re already getting used to the idea of ‘smart’ everything… including our homes. But while more and more apps and futuristic options for our living areas are becoming available, ...
Expanded new programmes to support training and education
Erasmus+ is one of the most successful EU programmes and for 2021 to 2027 has a budget of €26.2 bn
The Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programmes is launching exciting ...
Guarding against heartworm disease in dogs and cats
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...