Measures to protect rare plant named after Lefkara
Measures to protect and encourage the spread of Astragalus macrocarpus subsp. lefkarensis, a shrub native to Cyprus, were announced by the forestry department on Monday.
The plant is endemic to ...
Italy’s ‘Dying Town’ seeks Unesco heritage nod
By Emily G Roe and Cristiano Corvino
Calling yourself “The Dying Town” may not sound like the best way of attracting visitors, but Civita has learned to make a living ...
Climate change expected to make European hay fever seasons much worse
By Adam Vaughan
Coping with the hay fever season in north-west Europe is set to get harder, with climate change projected to potentially increase the severity of the pollen season ...
Suez Canal may expand southern channel, chairman says
The Suez Canal Authority is considering expanding the southern section of the waterway where the container ship Ever Given became stranded, its chairman said on Tuesday.
It is also looking ...
The luxury retreat hidden deep in Kyoto’s forests
Tucked away in a forest, Hoshinoya Kyoto is a dream getaway for those who like their travels exquisitely tasteful while understated.
Once the family retreat of a 17th-century merchant and ...
Chicago: from a steely skyline to the heart of the Blues
In this pre-Covid video, we head to the Windy City, otherwise known as Chicago… the foremost urban centre of the US state of Illinois, and the heart of the American ...
Coronavirus: Tourists to use form if can’t send SMS, same restrictions apply (update 3)
Tourists will be able to move around without sending an SMS, just with a special form, but they are not exempt from the measures that apply for everyone else, an ...
Man charged after more than 40 thefts
Police have filed charges against a 23-year-old man believed to be responsible for more than 40 thefts and attempted thefts from cars in Nicosia.
In an announcement on Tuesday, police said ...
EU leaders say committed to Cyprus talks (update 3)
The EU remains committed to the relaunch of the Cyprus settlement talks and fully supports the UN-led process as an active observer, European Council President Charles Michel said on Tuesday ...
Former bishop set to be taken to court over sexual harassment claims
Police have received a new sexual harassment complaint and will also be pressing charges against a former bishop for two separate complaints, spokesman Christos Andreou said on Tuesday.
Andreou told ...
How a 583-year-old Italian mural is professionally restored
In this video, we meet Andrea Sozzi Sabatini, CEO of Etrurio, an olive-oil company in Tuscany, who came across a 583-year-old fresco in an apartment block basement, while searching for ...
UK hasn’t given up on May 17 return of foreign travel, says PM
Britain hasn’t given up on resuming international travel on May 17, but needs to be cautious given rising COVID-19 infections in Europe, its prime minister said on Tuesday, amid pressure ...
Coronavirus: Authorities waiting for guidance from EMA over AZ vaccines
Authorities are awaiting guidance from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding a possible link between AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots but do not anticipate ...
Stress: how it affects your skin and what you can do about it
By Katie Wright
Have you noticed your skin has suffered in the last year, with an increase in acne, deepening wrinkles or exacerbated existing conditions? Pandemic stress might be to ...
Sceptical president invites Netanyahu to form next Israeli government
A sceptical president invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday to form a new government, after another inconclusive election deepened political stalemate in Israel.
The country’s longest-serving leader, in ...
Mason Bar returns with live music and DJ sets
Since its re-opening, Mason Bar in Limassol has hosted a few events already, and this week has more events on its agenda including a live band in a pure Soul ...
Debunking 15 myths about vision and eye health
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: Where to get tested on Wednesday
A total of 56 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Wednesday, the health ministry announced.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Bezos, Musk top Forbes’ record-setting billionaire list
Forbes’ annual world’s billionaires list includes a record-breaking 2,755 billionaires, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos topping it for the fourth consecutive year, the media company said on Tuesday.
The ranks ...
Norwegian Cruise to start Greek island trips in July
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday it would begin sailing outside the United States from the Caribbean and Greek Isles in July, restarting trips after a year-long hiatus ...
Handicraft workshops to boost tourism to the mountains
A plan by the deputy ministry of tourism to subsidise the creation of traditional handicraft and winemaking workshops for the public in remote and mountainous rural areas was approved on ...
Pantry and shopping essentials for a vegan kitchen
So, what do vegans stock up on, to have on hand as food basics for the pantry and kitchen?
It’s certainly a thought that occurs to many who may ...
Council of Ministers approves energy schemes
The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved two schemes for the installation or replacement of integrated solar water heating systems and solar panels, as well as for thermal insulation of ...
Breaking the world’s fastest rope-climbing record
In this Red Bull-sponsored video, we watch as foremost obstacle course racing (OCR) athlete Thomas Van Tonder attempts to climb a 90m rope… chasing a world record for the fastest 50...