Turkey’s parliament passed a law on Sunday that would ramp up oversight of foundations and associations and, according to rights groups including Amnesty International, risks limiting the freedoms of civil society organisations. The law allows the interior minister to replace members of organisations who are being investigated for terrorism charges,...
On December 24, the Turkish central bank raised interest rates for a second month in a row in a move to re-establish credibility. Analysts hailed the move as a step forward, but noted that much more needs to be done to make foreign investment return. The bank’s monetary policy committee,...
The first vaccinations with the Pfizer mRNA vaccines began in Cyprus on Sunday at a Limassol nursing home, CNA reported. The news agency said that at 8.30am vaccinations started for the elderly people who live in the Panayia nursing home and would be followed at 11am by vaccinations at the...
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck eastern Turkey on Sunday, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said, while the interior minister said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 15.95 km (9.91 miles), AFAD said, adding that the...
Follow along to learn a fun way to upcycle old vases and warm up your house for the winter months. View the original video here. Good Living is the Cyprus Mail’s portal of curated content from across the internet, showcasing local and global ideas, cultural highlights, and scientific and technological...
In this Red Bull-sponsored action sports clip, the adrenaline is literally… sky high! Four skydivers, two hot air balloons and a 125m-long rope with a seat on the end, climb to 1,800m in a hot air balloon to achieve the most epic mega swing. “It’s the dream of everyone,” skydiver...
From boiling pasta to time management to keeping to a simple budget, this video goes over the life skills all kids should know before making their way into the world as young adults. View the original video here. Good Living is the Cyprus Mail’s portal of curated content from across...
When this cat got too old to jump from his favourite place, his owner got creative and built steps with the help of the cat’s best friend, Laura. View the original video here. Good Living is the Cyprus Mail’s portal of curated content from across the internet, showcasing local and...
Step inside the studio of Icelandic illustrator Kristjana S. Williams, whose work blends traditional Victorian engravings with digital collage techniques, creating layered landscapes full of hidden details. In this video, we see a sneak preview of Williams’ latest Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum commission: creating a series of original illustrations...
Follow along as celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay demonstrates how sweet leeks and salty pancetta make the perfect filling for a home-made quiche, with bonus tips on achieving the best home-made short-crust pastry. View the original video here. Good Living is the Cyprus Mail’s portal of curated content from across the...
53W53, also known as Tower Verre, rises 320m above Manhattan’s midtown, and is one of the latest additions to Billionaire’s Row. Linked to New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 53W53’s residents have VIP access to the museum. Designed by famed French architect Jean Nouvel, the tower is a...
Sinus infections are incredibly common, and this could be linked to our evolution on this planet. Viruses cause the majority of sinus infections, but bacteria can trigger them as well. When you do get a sinus infection, that wet mucus gets thicker and more viscous, which causes the typical symptoms...
Entertainment Tonight chatted with Hollywood actor Chris Pine about returning as Steve Trevor in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ . Pine says the highly-anticipated sequel is ‘funnier than hell’, and reacts to speculation that he may return for a third ‘Wonder Woman’ movie. The actor also teases his upcoming role alongside Florence...
