Music and theatre around Nicosia
The Summer Nights 2021 series of events has been providing weekly theatre, music and art performances in the capital for yet another summer thanks to the Nicosia municipality. And we all ...
Coronavirus: Class action fails for interim order against measures
A case filed against the state by a group of 67 people seeking an interim order against core measures enforced by the coronavirus restrictions was rejected by the Nicosia district court ...
Echoes of 2015 as EU grapples with Afghan migration challenge
By Gabriela Baczynska
European Union countries on Tuesday proposed to step up aid to Afghanistan and its neighbours but could not agree a common policy on accepting asylum-seekers fleeing Taliban ...
Play time: luxury watches that add extra chic in seconds
We all know that the right accessory, worn with confidence, helps elevate any outfit with additional style. And for fashionistas of every age, and any gender, classy timepieces fit the ...
First Abu Dhabi Bank expected to sell 250 mln pounds in 5-year bonds
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB.AD) is expected to sell 250 million pounds ($344.38 million) in five-year bonds, a document showed on Tuesday.
FAB, HSBC (HSBA.L), Standard Chartered (STAN.L) and ...
Man remanded over rifle theft
Limassol district court issued an eight-day detention order for a 64-year-old man accused breaking into a house and stealing goods, including an army issued G3 rifle.
The man was arrested ...
Zoom shares slide 11 per cent as growth tapers off
Shares of Zoom (ZM.O) slid more than 11 per cent in premarket trading on Tuesday, after the video conferencing company signaled a faster-than-expected drop in demand and analysts questioned its ...
Britons turned cautious with credit in July as COVID-19 cases mounted
British consumers curbed their borrowing in July in the face of rising COVID-19 cases that forced many more people to self-isolate, and homeowners made a rare net repayment on their ...
Ryanair CEO sees ‘very strong recovery’, nudges up passenger target
Ryanair has nudged up its passenger target for the autumn amid signs of a “very strong recovery” in European short-haul flights, Chief Executive Michael O’Leary told Reuters in an ...
Oil slick is heading back towards Syria (Updated)
A massive oil slick which had been expected to hit Cape Apostolos Andreas in the Karpasia peninsula is now heading back to Syria, Turkish Cypriot authorities said on Tuesday.
The ...
Try the joyful eye make-up trend
By Katie Wright
This season it’s all about joyful make-up – embracing colour, creativity and a hint of glitter as we adorn our eyes to match our sassy summer outfits.
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Denmark, Costa Rica seek alliance to speed up the end of oil and gas
Denmark and Costa Rica are trying to forge an alliance of countries willing to fix a date to phase out oil and gas production and to stop giving permits for ...
Coronavirus: New app to detect fake SafePasses
The deputy ministry of technology said on Tuesday that is has made available an app allowing the public and businesses to verify the validity of the EU digital covid certificate (...
Competitive electricity market key to lower prices, says minister
The only viable way to reduce the price of electricity bills in Cyprus is to open up the electricity market to private companies, Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Tuesday.
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Coronavirus: Most infections in August were among the under 50s
Health authorities recorded 9,017 new coronavirus infections between August 5 and 28 with the majority concerning people under the age of 50, according to data from the contact tracing unit.
Of the 9,017 cases, the ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for Wednesday
The health ministry has announced 42 rapid testing sites for Wednesday for those eligible for free testing. People need to present proof of identity to get tested, such as ID, passport, ...
A passion for cooking
After realising a career in law was not for her one local woman turned to the recipes of her family. ALEXIA SALEEM meets the woman behind a successful blog and ...
Coronavirus: Decree challenger loses court case
The Nicosia district court rejected defence arguments concerning the legality of the quarantine measures and fined a man €1,000 on Tuesday for attending a church service last year.
The man had ...
Amathus – Old Limassol exhibition travels to Ayia Napa
Andreas Efesopoulos’ exhibition titled Amathus – Old Limassol has been travelling around the island finding temporary homes in various galleries since the beginning of the summer. It is now on the ...
ECHR finds RoC caused distress to family of soldier killed in 1974 (Updated)
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has awarded €45,000 in damages to the family of a Greek Cypriot killed during the Turkish invasion, who had alleged that the state had ...
US ambassador at Lara for release of baby turtles (photos)
The US Ambassador visited Lara Bay in the Akamas on Tuesday morning where she observed the release of newly hatched baby turtles into the sea.
Judith Gale Garber, who previously ...
Erdogan has change of heart over UAE, now wants them to invest in Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has spoken by phone with the UAE’s de facto ruler, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Erdogan’s office said on Tuesday, ...
Coronavirus: Minister to propose booster jabs for vulnerable (updated)
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas is to submit a proposal to cabinet this week on administering booster jabs to vulnerable groups of the population, it emerged on Tuesday.
Following a meeting ...
Good Samaritan finds, returns €3060
A 29-year-old man who found more than €3,000 in cash scattered on the road and handed it over to the police is an example for everyone, police said on Tuesday.
In ...