Workers seek end to pension penalty on early retirement
A new campaign is underway to press the government to scrap a 12 per cent ‘penalty’ on the pensions of those who retire at 63 and not 65.
This follows a meeting at ...
Beneath the score: the narrative of Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’
Light, bright, and cheerful, Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ represents some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, having been featured in numerous films ...
How rail bike tourism is preserving a historic train line
In this video, we head off to Australia to look at how tourism – in this case, ‘rail bike tourism’ – can play an active role in preserving culture and history.
Across ...
Anastasiades says has no intention of dismissing negotiating team member
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday said he had no intention of dismissing negotiating team member Tassos Tzionis after he criticised the way the government was handling the Cyprus problem.
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Dealing with a blocked joined bank account
By George Coucounis
A relationship that is based on trust, between relatives or business associates or otherwise, may lead people to open a joint bank account. Such an account operates ...
Cupcakes for canines
As true members of the family, special days for dogs are often celebrated too. But where to get a special treat? Three places that offer cakes for pets
Let them ...
Eleftheria square a ‘reference point’ for the whole of Cyprus says president
President Nikos Anastasiades on Monday visited Eleftheria square as part of a tour of new development projects, accompanied by mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis.
“I feel particularly proud that Nicosia is changing, ...
Anastasiades says barbed wire necessary barrier to Turkish strategy
President Nicos Anastasiades weighed in on the placement of barbed wire along parts of the buffer zone on Monday, saying that it is a necessary barrier to Turkey’s strategy.
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Once all storage tanks removed, Larnaca will have ‘no need to envy any other city’
The relocation of liquid fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and asphalt tanks from the coastal front of Larnaca is expected to be completed in early August, mayor Andreas Vyras said ...
Promising Young Woman tackles rape culture
Watching Carey Mulligan calmly unload a mouthful of spit into a freshly made cup of hot coffee perfectly captures her character in Promising Young Woman. She takes something seemingly benign ...
How to grow healthy tomato plants at home
In this follow-up video to an earlier Good Living post on how to collect tomato seeds for re-planting (see that post here), the host of the popular YouTube channel ‘Project ...
No room for a sense of superiority Ombudswoman says on day against racism
The pandemic has reminded everyone there is no room for any sense of superiority, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides said to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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Cyprus solution needed to help normalise EU-Turkey relations says Borrell
Normalisation of EU-Turkey relations will remain extremely challenging in the absence of a solution to the Cyprus issue, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in his report on Ankara’s ...
Vietnamese caramelised chicken with spicy cabbage salad
In this video, cookbook author and YouTube chef Donal Skehan shows us how to make a delicious South East Asian dish – Vietnamese caramelised chicken thighs with spicy cabbage salad.
This ...
Russia says U.S. rebuffal of Putin-Biden talks after killer allegation is a missed opportunity
Russia said on Monday that a U.S. refusal to organise live online talks between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden after the U.S. president said he believed his Russian ...
Three new ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off series in the pipeline
‘Game of Thrones’ fans can rejoice. According to Hollywood sources, there are three more spin-offs of the smash-hit series in the pipeline, in addition to the already-announced prequel.
HBO is ...
Surfer killed by lightning while training for Olympic qualifier
El Salvadoran surfer Katherine Diaz has been killed after being struck by lightning while training for a qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics.
The 22-year-old was struck just after entering ...
Roadworks set to begin on highway
Roadworks will begin on a part of the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Tuesday, lasting until March 31, the transport ministry announced on Monday.
The works will start at 8am and end at 6...
Coronavirus: Cyprus remains in first place in Europe for tests
Cyprus has topped the charts in Europe as regards testing for the coronavirus and is fifth in terms of administering vaccinations against the virus, the health ministry said on Monday.
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United Cyprus Hunters launch election campaign by handing out basil plants
The United Cyprus Hunters Movement launched their parliamentary election campaign with a bit of a twist this weekend, by handing out hundreds of potted basil plants across the Republic.
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Coronavirus: Larnaca restaurants call for more government support
Larnaca restaurant owners are lobbying for more state assistance to help them through the pandemic, particularly to cover rents.
District secretary for Larnaca of Pasika, the pancyprian association of owners ...
Fresh travel warning for Britons hits airline stocks
Britons were warned not to book summer holidays abroad by government ministers as COVID-19 cases in parts of Europe soar, sending travel and airline stocks down by as much as 8% ...
Record-breaking Messi scores twice as Barca hammer Sociedad
Lionel Messi celebrated becoming Barcelona’s highest appearance maker of all time by scoring twice as his rampant side crushed Real Sociedad 6-1 away in La Liga on Sunday with ...
Coronavirus: Covid ward ready for patients at Paphos hospital
A new Covid-19 ward at Paphos general hospital opened its doors on Monday morning, ready to accommodate the first patients, according to the state health services (Okypy) spokesman Charalambos Charilaou.
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