East Med gas exports – is Cyprus being left out?
The chances of East Med gas reaching global markets are dwindling. The future is regional
The new year brought with it some interesting developments in the East Med’s energy ...
EU Covid funds must be focused on narrowing inequalities
Government’s draft recovery plan still relying too much on boosting tourism and property investments
By Les Manison
The recent release of national accounts, public finance and employment “estimates” for 2020 ...
Dutch police break up anti-lockdown protest ahead of election
Dutch riot police used water cannon and batons on Sunday to disperse a crowd of several thousand anti-lockdown protesters gathered at a field in the centre of The Hague a ...
Coronavirus: what people can and can’t do on Green Monday
The health ministry on Sunday clarified for the public what they can and cannot do on Green Monday outings.
An exception has been made for the Lenten holiday ahead of ...
The way of the fold: four elegant pocket square ideas
Pocket squares are a staple in men’s fashion to showcase personality while wearing a suit or sports jacket, with or without a tie.
But how to fold them for ...
After highly public spat last year, Erdogan makes overtures to Macron
By Dr Yiorghos Leventis
On Tuesday, March 2, Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked to Emmanuel Macron on a videocall. Listening to the conciliatory, if not amicable, address of the Turkish president to ...
British-Iranian aid worker appears in Iran court for propaganda trial
British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was tried on a new charge of making “propaganda against the system” at Iran’s Revolutionary court on Sunday, her lawyer said, one week after ...
Cairo: Egypt’s mighty gateway to a living history
In this video, we fly to Egypt’s mega-city capital, Cairo, where the constant buzz of its 21 million inhabitants permeates a landscape crammed with landmarks and monuments from its illustrious ...
Inia, a good place to sit out the pandemic
But longer term issues threaten survival
Rural communities in Paphos say the pandemic has helped to highlight the benefits of living in the countryside as day-to-day life ‘hasn’t changed ...
Coronavirus: where to get tested on Monday
The health ministry has announced the testing site for Monday as follows:
District
Sampling points
Hours
Limassol
(12 points)
Church of Ayios Ioannis Eleimonos, Limassol
9.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m.
TEPAK ...
Ecologists call on Green Monday picknickers not to dump trash
The Green Party on Sunday called on people who plan to picnic on Green Monday to respect the environment when they are in the countryside and to avoid cutting or ...
MoU on EuroAfrica Interconnector to be finalised by the end of March
A video conference on EuroAfrica Interconnector project is expected to take place before the end of March between officials from the relevant ministries of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, in order ...
Right is on our side
Only one road lies ahead in the talks: to state our positions decently, honestly, openly and responsibly
Lately, I’ve heard the proponents of partition raising their voices and arguing ...
How women can protect their heart at midlife (part 2)
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Coronavirus: EU’s Breton says Pfizer can help offset AstraZeneca vaccine delays
The European Union will be able to stick to its vaccination targets this quarter despite AstraZeneca delivery delays as Pfizer is producing faster than planned, EU industry commissioner Thierry Breton ...
Spanish police arrest biggest cocaine gang in Madrid
A red Ferrari worth 250,000 euros ($298,800.00) and an arsenal of weapons including revolvers and a Japanese sword were seized when 12 members of the largest drugs gang in Madrid were arrested, police ...
How a Brazilian pro skater keeps the edge on her Olympic skills
With skateboarding slated to have its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games this summer, in this video, we meet Brazil medal hopeful and pro skater legend Leticia Bufoni.
We follow ...
EU and CoE ‘concerned’ over freedom of the press in the north
The EU and the Council of Europe (CoE) are watching “with serious concern” any attempt to undermine the freedom of the press in the Turkish Cypriot community through persecution and ...
Gas ‘breakthrough’ could see movement in months
After nine years, an agreement was reached this week to move forward gas sharing between Israel and Cyprus as a field straddles the borders. But how long will it take ...
Coronavirus: The hospital conundrum
Most of the elderly have been vaccinated, so why are so many in hospitals?
Even with Cyprus poised to reopen a bit more, the situation in our hospitals due to ...
Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyonce battle for Grammys top prizes
Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Dua Lipa lead the charge at the reinvented Grammy Awards on Sunday, where the music industry hopes to put a year-long pandemic behind it.
But an ...
Remand for suspect found in possession of 1kg of cannabis
A 34-year-old man, a resident of Limassol, was remanded by the Larnaca court on Sunday after being found with one kilo of cannabis in his car, police said.
According to ...
China eventually wants astronauts to stay on moon for long periods of time
Once China establishes a lunar research station, its astronauts will stay on the moon for long periods of time as they conduct scientific studies, state media reported on Sunday, citing ...
Dhali residents plan motorcade protest to palace over asphalt plant
A large protest is planned for March 27 by the municipality of Dhali to push for the immediate closure and removal of an asphalt plant from their area, which they say ...