Coronavirus: 28 more beds deployed at Larnaca hospital
Health authorities have deployed an additional 28 beds at Larnaca hospital’s fifth floor that will be used for the treatment of Covid patients whose numbers are expected to rise in ...
Beautiful spaces: Bratislava shines in defiance of Covid
Sometimes images speak far louder than words. In this artistic portrayal of a Covid-emptied Bratislava, the beauty and historic landmarks of Slovakia’s capital nevertheless shine through.
Bratislava, the Slovak ...
CISCO named ‘Best International Investment Banking Team’ in Cyprus for 2020
Capital Finance International journal has named the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation (CISCO) ‘Best International Investment Banking Team – Cyprus 2020′.
Every year, CFI honours individuals and organisations that contribute to the ...
Fate of Euro 2020 tournament hangs on vaccine efforts
The fate of the rescheduled Euro 2020 football tournament will not be decided until March but organisers UEFA are hoping that vaccination efforts will allow them to stick to their original ...
Coronavirus: Okypy rejects censure from medical staff unions
Cyprus’ health system was faring well so far despite increasing pressure because of the coronavirus pandemic, state health services organisation (Okypy) said Tuesday, rejecting criticism from health professionals that it ...
Entrepreneurship, social action the focus of PwC Cyprus corporate responsibility efforts
PwC Cyprus’ socially responsible character was highlighted for yet another year, as revealed by the Review of its 2020 Corporate Responsibility (CR) programme, covering the period July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020.
The organisation’s ...
Licensed companies committed to Cyprus’ EEZ despite pandemic
Licensed energy companies for Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) remain committed to their programme despite the abandonment of many projects worldwide due to the consequences of the pandemic, Energy Minister ...
Shock n’ Aurora: explaining the Arctic’s Northern Lights
Polar lights (aurora polaris) are a natural phenomenon found in both the northern and southern hemispheres that can be truly awe inspiring. Northern lights are also called by their scientific ...
Spehar to meet leaders separately on Wednesday
The UN Secretary General`s Special Representative in Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar will hold separate meetings with President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Wednesday, ahead of a ...
Erdogan hopes new Turkey-Greece talks will herald new era
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he hoped the resumption of talks between Turkey and Greece over maritime disputes would herald a new era, and he urged Athens not to ...
EC approves €87m Cypriot guarantee scheme for tourism sector
The European Commission on Tuesday announced that it had approved, under EU State aid rules, “an €86.6 million Cypriot scheme to support companies active in the tourism sector (including organisers of ...
UNic scholarships for studies in Management Information Systems
A total of five scholarships (one for 75 per cent, two for 50 per cent and two for 25 per cent) will be offered by the University of Nicosia for studies in the ...
Cyprus and UAE sign defence memorandum of cooperation
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday signed a Defence and Military Memorandum of Cooperation.
The Memorandum was signed during a teleconference by the defence ministers of the ...
World-renowned Cypriot doctor to be awarded the Grand Cross of Makarios III
World-renowned Cypriot foetal medicine pioneer, Professor Kypros Nicolaides is to receive the Grand Cross of Makarios III, it was reported on Tuesday.
The Cyprus Medical Society UK (CMS UK), under ...
Energy-boosting alternatives to coffee
By Liz Conner
It’s safe to say we’re a nation of coffee drinkers. Whether you’re a fan of a fancy flat white or you stick to a ...
A force of nature: BBC series A Perfect Planet
By Danielle de Wolfe
Sir David Attenborough is back on screens with a new five-part series, A Perfect Planet, on BBC One. Shot across 31 countries over the space of four ...
Learning to let go
By Alexia Saleem
I can’t believe the first week of January has already passed! It’s crazy how fast time flies. I’ve found it goes even faster since ...
Merkel sees coronavirus lockdown until early April
Chancellor Angela Merkel has told lawmakers in her conservative party that she expects a lockdown in Germany to curb the spread of the coronavirus to last until the start of ...
Tracing Warhol: in the footsteps of Pop Art’s patron saint
What is about Andy Warhol’s art that continues to fascinate so many? This BBC ‘Modern Masters’ video’s objective is to find out!
A leading figure in the visual ...
Home comforts continue to decline as stadiums remain empty
A decrease in home advantage has the Premier League on course for an all-time first, with away teams outscoring home teams this season.
With almost every match this season played ...
Indonesia retrieves ‘black box’ from crashed Sriwijaya Air plane
Indonesian authorities have retrieved one of the black boxes from a Sriwijaya Air plane that crashed into the Java Sea at the weekend, a navy spokesman said on Tuesday. The ...
British bases to keep schools, gyms, and indoor dining open during RoC lockdown
Schools, gyms, and indoor dining facilities will remain open at the British bases despite such services being shuttered across the Republic.
As of Tuesday morning, the bases have recorded 76 Covid-19 ...
Mayors, parties continue to resist local authority reform
Peyia Mayor Marinos Lambrou said Tuesday he opposed merging with other communities in the area as part of a plan to reform local authorities and wants to continue the municipalities ...
Planning a new home? Here are 21 tips to ensure it’s sustainable
In this video, New York-based architect Jorge Fontan offers 21 sustainable home design ideas, for those planning to construct their own dwelling, from building materials and energy-saving appliances to optimised recycling ...