New Zealanders begin life in lockdown, Delta cases edge up
New Zealand‘s city streets were largely deserted on Wednesday as the country returned to life in lockdown for the first time in six months in a bid to halt ...
Huawei will return to smartphone ‘throne’ despite sanctions, says chairman
Huawei Technologies’ chairman said while US sanctions have choked its smartphone business, it will not give up and plans to eventually return to the industry’s “throne”.
In 2019 former US ...
Researchers announce 10-minute PCR Covid-19 test is accurate
Researchers at the University of Birmingham announced on Tuesday that they have developed a new Covid-19 test capable of providing reliable results in less than 10 minutes,.
The test was first ...
Markets see gains for China as Taliban take over Afghanistan
The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban is seen largely as a defeat for US influence – thus eventually affecting US markets and the dollar, and a grand opportunity for China.
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Cyprus Business Now
Cyprus was among the smallest producer of potatoes in the European area, according to a recent report from EuroStat. Our island produced 80.3 thousand tonnes in 2020, the report showed, placing Cyprus ...
Hunters warned over turtle dove limit
The Game and Fauna service on Tuesday warned that poaching was a serious crime as they announced the regulations for turtle dove hunting this year that limits killing to 12 birds ...
Our View: US-backed Afghan nation-building no more than a fantasy
Once the United States announced its decision to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, it was only a matter of time before the country would fall to the Taliban. But it ...
Shakhtar, Salzburg and Sheriff close in on Champions League group stage
Shakhtar Donetsk, RB Salzburg and Sheriff Tiraspol edged closer to the lucrative Champions League group stage after winning the first legs of their playoff-round ties on Tuesday.
A Pedrinho goal ...
Lewandowski brace downs Dortmund as Bayern Munich win Super Cup
Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 to win the German Super Cup on Tuesday, continuing a superb run of form that saw him score 41 goals ...
Taliban, striking dovish tone, promise peace and women’s rights under Islam (Update 7)
The Taliban said on Tuesday they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law, as they held their first ...
12 jailed for trying to leave Cyprus on stolen ID
Larnaca district court on Tuesday handed down 10-month prison sentences to 12 people in relation to impersonation and carrying forged documents, police said.
Police had previously expressed concern over a surge ...
Government details how Turkish Cypriots can apply for EU Covid certificate
Turkish Cypriots who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and want to travel abroad will be able to obtain an EU Digital Covid Certificate from noon on Wednesday, the government said ...
EU says will work with Taliban only if rights are respected
The EU will only cooperate with the Afghan government following the Taliban’s return to power if it respects fundamental rights, including those of women, and prevents the use of ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths, 412 new cases (Updated)
Three deaths and 412 new positive cases of Covid-19 were announced on Tuesday.
Three women aged 81, 71 and 92 passed away since Monday, bringing total deaths to 464.
There are 232 coronavirus patients in hospitals, 92 ...
Black Caps edge out Sri Lankans in top of table Cyprus cricket clash
Black Caps edge out Sri Lankans in top of table Cyprus cricket clash
Black Caps gained a narrow victory in the top match in the eastern group of the 2021 CCA #...
Test traffic cameras will be operational by mid-October
After 15 years of technical and legal setbacks, Cyprus is set to reintroduce traffic cameras in a test capacity in October, even though legislation for their operation has not yet been ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Wednesday
A total of 37 free rapid test sites mobile units for coronavirus will operate nationwide on Wednesday, the health ministry announced, for eligible groups.
Since Sunday, free rapid testing for the ...
UK regulator approves Moderna COVID-19 shot for 12 to 17-year-olds
The UK’s health regulator has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 to 17 years, it said on Tuesday, weeks after Pfizer’s shot was given the ...
Heading off on holiday? 5 clever ways to cut down your beauty baggage
By Katie Wright
These innovative products will help you streamline your suitcase, says Katie Wright.
Unless you’re heading off on some kind of digital detox or remote retreat, where ...
Fire near Moni brought under control (Updated)
A fire that broke out earlier on Tuesday between the communities of Moni and Monagrouli in the Limassol district has been brought under control, authorities said.
The fire broke out ...
Coronavirus: Walk-in vaccination centres at schools ‘likely’ (Updated)
Free walk-in vaccination centres might operate at schools over the next academic year to promote children’s vaccination against coronavirus while all students will be required to present a SafePass, ...
Silverwood won’t push Ben Stokes to return before he’s ready
England head coach Chris Silverwood will not push for Ben Stokes to return during the five-match Test series with India.
The all-rounder announced last month that he was taking an ...
Afghan turmoil ‘shames’ the West, says German president
Images of throngs trying to flee Kabul are shameful for Western nations, Germany’s president said on Tuesday, as desperate people clamoured at the airport after the Taliban takeover.
“We ...
Big plans for reclamation of old refineries area in Larnaca
Larnaca municipality is aiming to redevelop the area of the old oil refineries into a people-friendly, urban space, Mayor Andreas Vyras said on Tuesday.
“The oil refineries area plan is ...