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Greece optimistic about talks with Turkey but won’t discuss sovereignty
Greece will approach talks with Turkey next week over their disputed territorial claims in a hopeful spirit but will not discuss issues it considers as...
Inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States
Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem during the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front...
Building collapses in central Madrid explosion, several injured
One building collapsed in a central Madrid explosion, a Reuters reporter saw, with smoke coming out of the building and rescue workers evacuating elderly...
U.S. President Trump departs the White House, in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart the White House ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President...
EU hails Biden’s ‘new dawn’ but wants tough tech rules
The European Union hailed Joe Biden's inauguration later on Wednesday as U.S. president as a "new dawn" for Europe and the United States, while...
German police bust gang suspected of smuggling Syrians from Turkey and Greece
German police arrested 19 people believed to be Syrian, Lebanese and Libyan on suspicion of smuggling migrants into Germany, mostly from Syria.
Prosecutors in the...
U.S. secretary of state nominee Blinken says Turkey not acting like an ally
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's choice for secretary of state has accused NATO member Turkey of not acting like an ally and said Washington would...
In farewell address, Trump wishes luck to next administration
U.S. President Donald Trump, in a farewell address released on Tuesday evening, touted his legacy and wished luck to the new administration of President-elect...
Italy’s Mount Etna erupts at night time
Long streams of red-hot lava flowed down Mount Etna as Europe's tallest and most active volcano erupted again.
At 10,926 feet, Etna is the continent's...
Italy PM Conte looks to cling to power in crucial Senate vote
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte addressed the Italian Senate on Tuesday, hoping to win over enough opposition and unaligned lawmakers to keep him in office...
Euro zone pledges continued fiscal support against Covid-19
Euro zone finance ministers have pledged continued fiscal support for their economies and discussed the design of post-pandemic recovery plans as the European Commission...
Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus
An independent panel has said Chinese officials could have applied public health measures more forcefully in January to curb the initial COVID-19 outbreak.
And they...
Greek President praises Olympic medallist for breaking abuse silence
Greece's president has praised Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou for dissolving "a conspiracy of silence" by reporting a historic allegation of sexual assault by...
Turkey orders 238 detained in military probe over Gulen links
Turkey has ordered the arrest of 238 people in an operation targeting suspects in the military allegedly linked to a Muslim preacher who Ankara...
Germany demands release of Kremlin critic Navalny
Germany on Monday demanded the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, detained on Sunday on his return to Russia, and said it would discuss...
Memorial for COVID-19 victims in Washington
Thousands of U.S. flags are seen at the National Mall, as part of a memorial paying tribute to the more than 200,000 people nationwide...
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
Vaccination programme moves to more groups in England
England will launch the next phase of...
Pro-Trump protests quiet amid massive police presence across U.S.
Law enforcement officers far outnumbered protesters at state capitol grounds on Sunday, as few Trump supporters who believe the president's false claim that he...
UK hopes to ease lockdown from March – minister
Britain's government hopes to ease some lockdown restrictions in March as it presses ahead with Europe's fastest rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, foreign minister Dominic...
Thousands protest in Amsterdam against Dutch coronavirus lockdown
Several thousand today people held an unauthorised protest in Amsterdam against a national lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, before being...
German FM says COVID curbs should be eased for vaccinated people
People who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 should be allowed to go to restaurants and cinemas earlier than others, a German minister said, contradicting...
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World
‘Turkey 3rd country worldwide with vaccines at clinical phase’
Joining just two other vaccines in the world, vaccines developed in Turkey are now set to enter the clinical study phase, said the nation’s...
Local
40-year-old charged with possession of drugs and antiquities
A 40-year-old resident of Paphos was yesterday arrested after the Police found a quantity of drugs and antiquities at his house.
The police search took...
World
Greek minister says contamination tests show no threat to Lesbos migrants
Lead pollution tests at a temporary migrant camp built on a former army firing range on the island of Lesbos showed no threat to...
Local
Yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms
The Department of Meteorology issued this afternoon a yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms. Specifically, according to the report, local showers and isolated thunderstorms...
Local
Tax Department informs of possible suspension of all systems for two days
The Tax Department is informing the public that due to upgrading of its computer systems all systems might be suspended from Friday 14:00 until...
Taste
Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Local Food
Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...
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