The Weeknd: abandoned child to R&B star of the decade
In this video, we pick up the trail of the enigmatic artist known as ‘The Weeknd’, tracking his rise from abandoned child to uncontestable star.
The Canadian singer, songwriter, and ...
Sea slugs lose heads to rid bodies of parasites
By Rikako Murayama
Japanese researchers have shown that a type of sea slug are able to self-decapitate and regrow their bodies, a discovery that could have ramifications for regenerative medicine.
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Coronavirus: vaccination centre at State Fair carrying out 1,400 jabs daily
The vaccination centre operating at the Cyprus State Fair grounds in Nicosia, is carrying out 1,400 vaccinations a day, health official, Maria Roka, said on Wednesday, adding that 30-35 healthcare workers ...
Brits should get their summer holiday, says confident Ryanair’s O’Leary
Ryanair is reasonably confident that Britons will be taking holidays in Europe in June, July and August, defying gloom in the sector as COVID-19 cases rise in some holiday destinations.
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Three men remanded on suspicion of murdering woman found in field
Three men were remanded in custody for eight days on suspicion of murder, police said Wednesday, after the badly decomposed body of an unidentified woman was found in a field ...
Five hacks that will make your daily food prep easier
Most of us have very unrealistic ideas about food preparation, which leave us frustrated and end up filling the fridge with half-finished dishes or cold, greasy, last-minute takeout.
But with ...
Recent short power outages due to upgrades, EAC says
The recent power outages at the Vasiliko power station have a good reason, as two important projects are being carried out at the same time, spokeswoman of the Electricity Authority ...
Is your cat always hungry? The reasons may not be hunger
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Covid-positive Limassol Bishop admitted to hospital ‘as a precaution’ (updated)
Limassol Bishop Athanasios was admitted to Nicosia general hospital on Wednesday a day after testing positive for coronavirus.
A written statement from the bishopric said he was admitted purely as ...
Five sustainable gardening ideas
Are you planning on growing a garden this summer and, perhaps, harvesting veggies? What about improving your backyard sustainability?
While it may seem like an eco-friendly hobby, gardening can actually ...
Airports preparing for passenger influx
Larnaca and Paphos airports are getting ready to welcome an increased number of flights and thousands more passengers from mid-May, according to Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos.
Speaking to the Cyprus ...
Plan needed for Laiki Yitonia to regain lost glitz
Legislators on Tuesday called on authorities to waste no more time in revamping Laiki Yitonia, the tourist quarter of the capital, lamenting its ongoing decay.
The area, off Ledra and ...
Tsitsipas eyes opening in Miami with Big Three out
Stefanos Tsitsipas is keeping expectations low heading into the Miami Open but said the absence of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the tournament gives players like him ...
Aspiring MP talks dogs, Covid and personal responsibility
For an outspoken animal-assisted therapist, standing for MP is a long shot. THEO PANAYIDES meets a man with a sense that life is getting worse who is keen to overthrow ...
De Bruyne: Records remain in the past as Belgium take on Wales
Kevin De Bruyne insists Wales’ proud record against Belgium belongs to the past and has no bearing on their opening 2022 World Cup qualifier.
De Bruyne believes Belgium are a far ...
One third of Cyprus’ births are from foreign-born mothers
Cyprus continues to have one of the lowest fertility rates in the EU but is one of the EU member states with the highest share of children born to foreign-born ...
Some roads to Troodos closed due to snow and ice
With snow and ice on the roads in the higher mountains, police on Wednesday morning warned the roads leading to Troodos from Platres, Karvounas and Prodromos, were open only to ...
Why Libonomy’s blockchain will change the world’s economy
Once every other decade the world experiences a big technological revolution. Electricity changed the whole turn of the planet, it gave people light during the night, it reduced the need ...
TUI to shut 48 more shops in UK as travel crisis deepens
Holiday company TUI said it would shut 48 retail stores across Britain, adding to the 166 it has already closed there during the pandemic.
The shop closures will mean additional cost savings ...
Concerts and lectures as part of Francophonie 2021
The Francophonie 2021 events continue as the French Institute of Cyprus collaborates with embassies, organisations and speakers to bring a series of events until September. Coming up next is an online ...
Capitalism and greed gave Britain its vaccine success, PM Johnson says
Capitalism and greed gave Britain its success in vaccinating its population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told lawmakers in a closed meeting, praising pharmaceutical companies for developing a shot in record ...
Pascal students build one of the largest educational robots in the world
Robot Astro 1 is an educational platform which combines robotics and space. On the educational robotic platform Steam students can build devices to add various functions to Astro 1. At the same ...
Police arrest man after credit card theft worth €12,000
Nicosia police arrested a man on Tuesday in connection with the theft of more than €12,000 using a stolen credit card.
The stolen card was reported to police in February by ...
Turkey ‘will not take steps to support currency’ after lira plunges
“There will be no extraordinary meeting of the policy committee at the central bank, nor will any steps be taken to defend the Turkish lira,” the Turkish President’s Chief ...