Sunbed rental in Napa can now be paid for by card
A lazy day at the beach for sun-seekers in Ayia Napa just got easier: sunbeds and umbrellas can be paid for by credit card, the mayor said on Tuesday.
The ...
Gun attack on Ugandan ex-army chief kills daughter, driver – military
Gunmen opened fire at a car carrying a Ugandan government minister in an attempted assassination on Tuesday, wounding the former army commander and killing his daughter and driver, the military ...
‘Las Meninas’: Velázquez’s masterwork that transcends pictorial space
In this video, we analyse the artistic achievement represented by ‘Las Meninas’ – translated to ‘The Ladies-in-waiting’) – a 1656 painting by Diego Velázquez, housed in Madrid’s Museo del Prado.
Velá...
Turkey launches probe into 1996 killing after mob leader’s claims
An Istanbul prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday it launched an investigation into the murder of a Turkish Cypriot journalist 25 years ago, after a mob leader said last month the ...
The transfer sagas set to dominate the summer
Harry Kane’s possible departure from Tottenham promises to be one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.
Clubs across Europe will be eager to bolster their ranks in ...
Coronavirus: With further relaxations, hookahs back on the menu
Hookahs, which had been prohibited under health protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus, are now allowed outdoors but only for individual use under new rules published on Tuesday to ...
Ten years after Breivik attacks, survivors seek to confront far-right extremism
Nearly 10 years after Anders Behring Breivik tried to kill her on the Norwegian island of Utoeya, Astrid Hoem is back there to explain to a group of teenagers how she ...
Coronavirus: Where to get tested on Wednesday
The health ministry announced a total of 70 rapid Covid test sites will operate around the island on Wednesday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the ...
With elections over, time to push reforms through says finance minister
Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides called on parties on Tuesday to leave the elections behind and concentrate on pushing through reforms needed by the country.
Petrides said what the government sought, ...
Dewy skin is in: products that help you get the glow
By Katie Wright
This season’s biggest beauty trend didn’t start on the catwalks or the red carpet – it was a product of the pandemic.
“Dewy skin became popular ...
Exhibition looks at social history of iconic hotel
An exhibition exploring the iconic Ledra Palace hotel in the capital’s buffer zone opened on Tuesday at the Leventis museum.
Ledra Palace: Dancing on the Line has been co-organised ...
Germany, U.S. hold talks in Washington on Nord Stream 2
Germany and the United States are holding talks in Washington to try to resolve a row over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday.
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Healthy boundaries: what setting personal limits should and shouldn’t entail
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 ...
Owner finds unexploded bomb under car
Police said Tuesday a bomb had been found under a car in Xylophagou, which apparently failed to explode.
The device was found by the 55-year-old owner of the vehicle at ...
Germany lowers coronavirus risk level as cases fall, Malaysia orders new lockdown
Germany’s public health agency lowered the coronavirus risk level to “high” from “very high” on Tuesday for the first time in 2021, reflecting a fall in the number of new ...
Podcasters of Cyprus
Humour, financial advice, women in key roles and history are all addressed in a growing number of podcasts created in Cyprus. ELENI PHILIPPOU takes a listen to what is out ...
A month full of music at Darcy’s Restaurant
Live music is back and at Darcy’s Restaurant in Peyia with live bands and music ensembles taking the stage every week. Musicians from all around the island are performing ...
Vet services, police step up cooperation against animal abuse (updated)
A cooperation protocol between state veterinary services and police constitutes another important step in effectively dealing with animal abuse, Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis said on Tuesday after she and Agriculture ...
Wind tulips: giving traditional turbines a visual ‘makeover’
Renewable energy solutions may be helping us transition away from a global dependence on oil, yet they come with their own challenges and drawbacks – not least, in the realm of ...
Cyprus has ‘best quality bathing waters’ in EU
Cyprus had the best quality bathing waters in the EU in 2020 after 112 coastal sites passed with flying colours, the European Environment Agency said on Tuesday.
According to a report, all 112 ...
Authorities draw up warrants’ guidelines after setbacks
Authorities have drafted guidelines for police officers seeking arrest and search warrants in court in a bid to avoid them being thrown out in court because of gaps and technicalities, ...
Digitising museums of Cyprus programme underway
The Antiquities Department has started digitisation of ancient movable antiquities stored in the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia and on display in other state museums, it said on Tuesday.
The project, ...
Germany, France, Dutch want more say over tech giants’ start-up deals
Draft rules targeted at Alphabet unit Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple should be beefed up to allow regulators to vet their acquisitions of start-up rivals, Germany, France and the Netherlands ...
Tasty, 10-minute Moroccan meatballs
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel teaches us how to whip up some mouthwatering Moroccan meatballs in a dash – perfect either as an appetiser or ...