Manchester United came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 at London Stadium on Saturday as fans returned to the Premier League for the first time since March. After Tomas Soucek put West Ham ahead, three goals inside 13 minutes in the second half, from Paul Pogba,...
The health ministry announced two deaths and a record 369 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday out of 4,007 PCR tests. One hundred and sixteen of the new cases were PCR verifications of positive rapid tests carried out in previous days. The two deaths were an 81-year-old man and an...
The health ministry announced the updated list for the location of Sunday’s mobile rapid testing sites, 12 in total. The programme is available to everyone, especially people who work in customer service. Test results will be sent within 24 hours through SMS. Results can also be issued in writing within...
Nicosia municipality on Saturday said it was officially in a festive mood after lighting up its Christmas tree and decorations. The lighting of the Christmas tree was done by the deputy mayor of Nicosia, Costas Mavridis. Local authorities avoid announcing the day and time of the lighting of their Christmas...
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to decriminalise marijuana at the federal level, but the legislation is not expected to advance further as long as the Senate remains in Republican hands. It was the first time either chamber of Congress has voted to end the federal ban on marijuana...
Dozens of hooded protesters launched projectiles at riot police, smashed up shop windows, torched cars and burned barricades during a demonstration in the French capital on Saturday against police violence. The police fired back volleys of tear gas. Thousands of people had began marching peacefully in Paris when the clashes...
Moscow began distributing the Sputnik V COVID-19 shot via 70 clinics on Saturday to the most exposed groups, marking Russia’s first large-scale vaccination against the disease, the city’s coronavirus task force said. The Russian-made vaccine will first be made available to doctors and other medical workers, teachers and social workers...
Everton were held to a 1-1 draw at Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday after Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Robbie Brady’s opener for the Clarets. Burnley grabbed the lead in the third minute when Everton midfielder Allan gave the ball away and Ashley Westwood fed Brady on the edge...
After Miley Cyrus got candid about her marriage to Liam Hemsworth in an interview with Howard Stern, this Entertainment Tonight video spills the beans on how Liam reacted, as well as his thoughts about current girlfriend, model Gabriella Brooks. View the original video here. Good Living is the Cyprus Mail’s...
Two Syrian men, aged 22 and 25, believed to be the main suspects in the murder last April of a 20-year-old man, were arrested on Saturday after being handed over from the north, where they fled. The victim Jamal Alhadz, also from Syria, had been stabbed multiple times with a...
From building an outback shelter to carrying supplies, knowing how to tie a variety of knots is an essential bushcraft skill for all ages to cultivate. This how-to video teaches kids (and adults!) the most useful binds for everyday tasks, including the versatile bowline and prusik knots. For more information...
The community leaders of Kissonerga and Chlorakas in Paphos on Saturday called for the improvement of a road where a 36-year-old man died after being hit by car the night before, citing zero pedestrian safety. A 36-year-old Paphos permanent resident from Bulgaria died after being hit by a car on...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has leapt to the defence of VAR amid claims the technology is damaging the game. Players, coaches and pundits have criticised VAR, with many feeling it has gone far beyond its original stated purpose of correcting ‘clear and obvious’ errors. Match of the Day presenter and...
An earthquake was felt in several areas in Cyprus on Saturday afternoon. The earthquake was felt at around 2.45 pm in several areas in Cyprus. The Cyprus Seismological Centre said the earthquake was of magnitude 5.4 and its epicentre was reported at 130 km north of Polis Chrysochous and at...
Where do you live? Currently I live in Geri, with my sister What did you have for breakfast? A cup of black coffee and a lebkuchen cookie. Describe your perfect day A day-trip with nice company, a good book, a beautiful view, freshly brewed coffee and the smell of blossoming...
Police are looking for information that could help locate Yiannis Flouri, 37, who has been reported as missing from his home in the Koilani village in Limassol since Wednesday. Yiannis reportedly went for a walk and has been missing since. He is described as 1.70 metres tall, of heavy build...
Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Brussels on Sunday to participate in the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on Monday. The EU’s foreign ministers are expected to discuss developments regarding Turkey and the bloc’s relations with Ankara, the post-election situation in Georgia, the legislative elections in...
Time preparation: 1 hour 10 min Servings 15 Ingredients 300g butter 120g almonds (peeled) ½ tsp baking powder 1 pinch vanilla powder 110g icing sugar & extra for dusting 25g black rum or cognac 600g all-purpose flour Method Spread the almonds in a pan and bake in a...
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has welcomed the club hierarchy’s unequivocal support but said he could never ignore the importance of short-term results at Old Trafford. At a recent fans’ forum, United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said Solskjaer’s side is making progress despite a turbulent start to the new...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said Tottenham Hotspur deserve their place at the top of the Premier League table but it is too early to call them genuine title contenders. Jose Mourinho’s Spurs have not suffered a defeat in the league since the season’s opening weekend and have the opportunity...
The justice ministry on Saturday said it did not wish to enter a public debate as to who has been granted permission to carry firearms, citing public safety. The ministry was responding to a report in daily Politis that the decision this week to reduce the number of politicians’ police...
Caring for any animal companion’s well-being is a big responsibility, and day-to-day awareness of signs that may signal disease are crucial to getting your pet the veterinary treatment it deserves. This video takes a look at the five most common hamster illnesses and how to identify their symptoms. View the...
By Nikola Grozdanovic “Ars gratia artis,” Louis B. Mayer (Arliss Howard) proudly proclaims to a young Joseph Mankiewicz (Tom Pelphrey) early on in Mank. Art for art’s sake. It’s one of MGM’s three principle edicts, and indeed to this day it is displayed on the infamous film studio’s instantly-recognisable logo;...
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday to try to break an impasse in trade talks with time running out before Britain completes its departure from the bloc. British and EU negotiators paused trade talks on Friday to call in...
Enter the mysterious kingdom of fungi – which is closer to the animal than the plant kingdom. A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and moulds, as well as the more-familiar mushrooms. We have much to learn from this kingdom,...
