Coronavirus: path to relaxations still unclear (Updated)
The path out of the lockdown which came into force on January 10 remains unclear but certain relaxations are all but guaranteed, reports suggest.
But what does that really mean? Well, ...
All February matches to be broadcast live in UK, says Premier League
All Premier League matches scheduled to be played in February will be broadcast live in Britain, the league announced on Wednesday.
Games in England’s top-league are being played without ...
Children in migrant centres denied basic human rights, says top official
Putting migrant reception centres in lockdown is a violation of migrant children’s basic human rights and liberties, the children’s rights commissioner said on Wednesday.
Despo Michaelidou said she ...
PwC Cyprus’ ‘Investors in People’ platinum accreditation renewed
The renewal of PwC’s prestigious ‘We invest in People’ platinum accreditation, reflects the organisation’s commitment to the continuous development of its people and practices.
Platinum is the highest ...
TV shows we love: Emily in Paris
Oh Paris – how elegant and charming you are! We don’t need a TV show to tell us that but Netflix’s new hit series certainly makes it easy to ...
Final decision on PEPs list expected in two weeks
The protracted saga of whether or not to publish the so-called Giorghadji list of non-performing loans of politically exposed persons (PEP) could come to an end during the House plenum ...
Why companies are mass-producing edible insects
Around the world, two billion people eat insects regularly. In the US and Europe? Not so much. But today, some entrepreneurs think it’s time that changed.
This video takes ...
Men jailed for Limassol mugging
The Limassol criminal court jailed three men for eight, seven and three years on Wednesday after they were found guilty of assaulting and mugging a 66-year-old woman last June.
The ...
Guided Chit Shakti meditation for success – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru leads a Chit Shakti meditation, to allow access to the possibility that every human being carries within themselves: that of crafting their destiny ...
Six porcelain child figurines (Paris Collection) | A. G. Leventis Gallery
In this video, the A. G. Leventis Gallery showcases six child figurines from its ‘Paris Collection’ of rare Chinese and delicate Meissen and Sevres porcelain wares.
A testament to the ...
MPs give government two weeks to adapt anti-corruption bill
The House legal affairs committee on Wednesday finished discussion of a bill providing for the creation of an authority against corruption and gave the government two weeks to incorporate the ...
Write this way: a literary tour of Paris for bibliophiles
France’s famed City of Light has both inspired and produced authors and poets whose works are noted as literary milestones across eras and genres.
In this video, we take ...
Eight suspects in Syrian man’s murder released ahead of trial
Eight Syrian men accused of the premediated murder of a 20-year-old male compatriot last April in Chlorakas, Paphos and pleaded not guilty last July are out of custody while awaiting ...
Ahmed Maiteeq, a politician who can make a difference
There are politicians in Libya who are able to communicate with the West on an equal footing
Experts believe Ahmed Maiteeq stands out among them
The beginning of the year ...
Pressure mounts on Chelsea’s Lampard after latest defeat
The pressure is on Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after his expensively assembled team fell to eighth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday.
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Don’t feed the mice, minister tells quarantined tennis players
Australian Open players have been told not to feed mice at their quarantine hotel in Melbourne after world number 28 Yulia Putintseva complained she could not sleep for the rodents scurrying ...
Figure skating in the frozen Arctic Circle
Always exercise responsibly and safely. Ideally under the guidance of a trained fitness and/or medical professional, who can match the exercise or sports regimen to your present level of ...
Finance minister to look into expanding mortgage relief scheme
Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has been tasked by the cabinet to draft a plan aimed at borrowers who were rejected by a state-backed mortgage relief scheme after their loans had ...
A festive review
By Dick Richards
‘Oy,’ he shouted up the stairs. ‘Sounds as though Caesar Augustus has got his knickers in a twist again. He’s had another of his bloody brainstorms, ...
Greece optimistic over talks with Turkey but won’t discuss sovereignty
Greece will approach talks with Turkey next week over their disputed territorial claims in a hopeful spirit but will not discuss issues it considers as sovereign rights, Prime Minister Kyriakos ...
IATA’s ‘Travel Pass’ with Covid-19 status to trial on Emirates and Etihad
The UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad will be among the first airlines in the world to use the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Travel Pass” app, which allows passengers to ...
Cabinet authorises justice minister to make changes to courts bill
The cabinet authorised the justice minister on Wednesday to make any changes necessary to a bill on the operation of courts so that it includes cases relating to loans and ...
Blow to halloumi mark as EU General Court rules in favour of BBQloumi (Updated)
The EU’s General Court on Wednesday ruled that there was no likelihood of confusion between the collective mark ‘halloumi’ reserved for the members of a Cypriot association, and ‘BBQloumi’ ...
Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing
Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one day contribute ...