The genes we lost to mutation in the process of evolution
Welcome to some fascinating evolutionary genomics! In this video, we learn about the process of gene death and that it doesn’t always have to be bad – in fact, it ...
Iran’s biggest navy ship sinks after fire in Gulf of Oman
Iran’s largest navy ship the Kharg sank on Wednesday after catching fire in the Gulf of Oman, but the crew were safely rescued, Iranian media reported.
No further explanation ...
Turkey’s Erdogan woos Egypt, Gulf states in push to repair ties
Turkey hopes to maximize its cooperation with Egypt and Gulf nations “on a win-win basis”, President Tayyip Erdogan said as Ankara works to repair its strained ties with Cairo and ...
Cyclist, aged 15, injured after being hit by car
A 15-year-old cyclist is being treated at Nicosia general hospital for a brain trauma injury after he was hit by a car, police said on Wednesday.
The boy was transferred ...
Tenders soon for repair work to Piale Pasha promenade
Experts have suggested replacing the concrete along Piale Pasha in Larnaca following a partial collapse due to erosion, Mayor Andreas Vyras said on Wednesday.
Vyras finally said that the municipality ...
Police: rise in distribution of sexual material through social media by minors
Police on Wednesday urged parents to be extra vigilant after seeing a rise in the distribution of sexual material through social media by minors.
In a written statement, the force ...
Natural therapist tackles mind, body and spirit
THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who approaches life holistically believing it to be the best way to fight coronavirus and any other troubles, both mental and physical
Marios Smyrnios reminisces, ...
Serena resumes hunt for 24th grand slam (order of play)
Seventh seed Serena Williams is back in action on day four of the French Open, where she takes on unseeded Romanian Mihaela Buzarnescu in the second round.
Williams, who is ...
Five ways to take sewing projects from home-made to pro
As every sewing enthusiast knows, when it comes to making clothes, there are always little (or big) giveaways that the item is a work of love, but not necessarily professional ...
Man 21, arrested after causing traffic accident in Paphos
Police said on Wednesday they arrested a 21-year-old man after causing an accident in Kato Paphos and abandoning the scene.
The suspect was allegedly driving on Eleftherios Venizelou Avenue at 10...
Sarah’s Jazz Club to re-open doors
As the island’s music scene slowly gets restarted, Sarah’s Jazz Club – which has been shut for most of the past year – will finally open its doors again and ...
Cat-walking and harness-training: top tips and benefits
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 ...
Coronavirus: Perdios says Cyprus deserves to be on UK green list (Updated)
Cyprus deserves to be placed in the green list of countries by the UK government ahead of the crucial summer season, Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios was quoted as ...
Top 5 places for a honeymoon trip
Many couples look forward to celebrating their newlywed status somewhere abroad. It is the best time of their life for some people, as they can go together and visit places ...
Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases
Israel’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday it had found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly in young men who received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in Israel ...
The twin sisters who want to be national football teammates
This one is for all of you kids who have a twin sibling: just how close is your relationship, and could you see yourselves working together professionally?
In this video, ...
EU reaches deal on tax transparency for multinational firms
European Union government and parliament negotiators reached a deal on Tuesday on rules that will force large multinational companies to disclose how much revenue and tax they pay in the 27...
Dick Van Dyke maintains impressive workout at 95
Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke is proving that age is just a number, and can’t wait to hit 100.
In a new interview, the 95-year-old Hollywood legend spilled the secret ...
Could the #MeToo movement go civil in Cyprus?
The criminal route for a sexual harassment case has been blocked, but other possible actions exist
By Achilleas Demetriades
The #MeToo Movement that had started off in the US also ...
Chinese Sinovac vaccine approved by World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the Chinese Sinovac vaccine for use in people 18 years and older, in a two-dose schedule with a spacing of two to four weeks.
The ...
EU to blacklist Belarus airline ahead of economic sanctions, diplomats say
The European Union is preparing sanctions on Belarus‘ national airline and around a dozen top Belarusian aviation officials, three diplomats said, a stop-gap measure before economic sanctions following the forced ...
Coronavirus: Five people fined after 4,068 checks
Five people were fined in Limassol and Paphos for violating Covid measures in the last 24 hours, police said on Wednesday.
The fines, which mainly concerned failure to wear a face ...
How excessive drinking affects your body: 8 harsh consequences you should be aware of
Drinking problems have become an incredibly common issue. Consequently, addiction treatment facilities and services, such as ARC addiction recovery service, are growing in popularity in many parts of the world.
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Some good news on the climate front
“I see a huge and growing gap between the rhetoric and the reality,” said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, two weeks ago, but he despaired a bit ...