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Russia’s coronavirus cases go over 680,000
Russia today reported 6,736 new cases of the novel coronavirus, raising the nationwide tally to 681,251.
Authorities said that 134 people had died in the...
One covid case in occupied north yday, a passenger from Turkey
A Turkish national who flew in to the illegal Tympou airport in the occupied north, tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, the only case over...
India to reopen Taj Mahal tomorrow with social distancing, masks
Visitors to the Taj Mahal will have to wear masks at all times, keep their distance and not touch its glistening marble surfaces when...
Driver ‘flying’ at 187 km on the Larnaca-Kofinou highway
A driver was caught speeding at almost 200 kilometres per hour on the Larnaca-Kofinou highway last night, as police intensified its nationwide road traffic...
Forest fires red alert for 2nd day running
The forestry department has issued yet another fire red alert, as hot and dry conditions continue and temperatures on the mountains are expected to...
Greece PM says won’t accept strict EU conditions on COVID aid – FT
Greece will not accept strict European Union conditions on the use of the coronavirus emergency aid, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the Financial Times...
Mexico surpasses France in coronavirus death toll, 5th highest globally
Mexico reported 523 more coronavirus deaths, pushing its tally to 30,366, overtaking France to become the fifth-highest in the world.
The health ministry also reported...
Japan braces for return of torrential southern rains that killed 16
Torrential rains that hit Japan’s southern island of Kyushu killed 16 people, with 13 going missing and 17 showing no vital signs, public broadcaster...
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was discontinuing its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir in hospitalised patients...
Paphos hotel employees in possession of drugs and large cash stash (update)
A targeted anti-drug squad operation at a Paphos hotel led to the arrest of three Limassol men in possession of cocaine, cannabis and almost...
Fatal motorcycle accident on Polis-Pomos road, youth killed (update 2)
A youth was killed on the Polis Chrysochous-Pomos road at dawn, when he lost control of his racing motorbike and crashed into on the...
Cyprus on orange heat alert as heatwave drags on-43+today
Cyprus is on orange heat alert today, as temperatures remain dangerously high for the fourth consecutive day.
43 degrees are predicted for inland regions, with...
Covid cases in Cyprus go over the 1000 mark-three today, one a Serbian football player
Three coronavirus cases were reported in Cyprus today after 1699 tests and following two days of zeros.
This means that the number goes up to...
Orange heat warning tomorrow, just one step from red alert-43+degrees
The Met Office has issued an orange warning for tomorrow as temperatures are expected to reach or even surge beyond 43 degrees inland.
One step...
Barcelona’s landmark Sagrada Familia reopens for key covid workers
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica reopened today, giving frontline workers the chance to have the usually tourist-packed landmark to themselves in recognition of their efforts...
Apollon Serb football player positive to Covid following Belgrade return
Serb football player Djordje Denic, currently playing for Limassol football club Apollon, tested positive to Covid-19, following his return from Belgrade.
In a statement, the...
Catalonia curbs movement of 200,000 people after new coronavirus outbreak
Spain’s north-eastern region of Catalonia enforced a new lockdown on more than 200,000 people, after several new outbreaks of the coronavirus were detected.
Residents in...
‘Beautiful’ to have a pint – England’s pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen
People could get a drink in a pub, have a meal in a restaurant or get a haircut for the first time in over...
Italy eyes measures to support auto, tourism industries: PM
Italy is considering fiscal measures to spur investments in the auto and tourism industries, two of the sectors that have been hardest hit by...
India coronavirus cases hit record high amid monsoon rains
India recorded its highest singe-day spike of coronavirus cases on Saturday, with over 22 thousand new cases and 442 deaths, as infections rose in...
Iran imposes new curbs as coronavirus toll rises
Iranians who do not wear masks will be denied state services and workplaces that fail to comply with health protocols will be shut for...
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World
Health minister hails responsible behavior after English pubs reopen
People in England appear to have broadly behaved themselves as pubs reopened this weekend, Britain’s health minister Matt Hancock said after the latest step...
Local
Eight arrivals in Paphos from Israel and European destinations
Eight flights were expected today at Paphos International Airport arriving from Berlin, Thessaloniki, Kiev, Krakow, Bergamo, Liverpool, Katowice and Tel Aviv.
According to Hermes Airports,...
Local
Heatwave to march on tomorrow, a high of 42
Cyprus is set for another scorcher tomorrow, as the over 40 temperatures spill over to next week and the hot dry conditions are not...
World
Trump repeats vow to defeat ‘radical left’, 99% of COVID cases harmless
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to defeat the “radical left,” in an Independence Day speech at the White House that condemned recent protests against...
World
Rapper Kanye West, the Kardashian husband, announces U.S. presidential bid
American rapper Kanye West, a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced that he would run for president in 2020 in an apparent...
Taste
Local Food
Cyprus sprouts with cream and prosciutto
In a big, deep frying pan, fry the prosciutto in the olive oil, on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic...
Local Food
Pork burger with sundried tomatoes, mozzarella and anchovies
Mix all the ingredients together with the mince in a bowl, and combine well. Divide into 4 balls and form the burgers.
Warm a griddle/pan...
Local Food
Sheftalies
Wash the lamb cauls with plenty of cold water and let them settle in water and vinegar for a little while.
Soak the bread crumbs...
Local Food
Loukaniko Pitsilias – Pitsilia Sausage
Pitsilia sausage is produced in the Pitsilia region from pork minced meat that is “cooked” ( matured) in the dry red wine of the...
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