Tag: books

ON THIS DAY: Ernest Hemingway is born (1899)

On this Day July 21, 2025 at 10:37

On 21 July 1899, Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois, USA. Over the course of the 20th century, he would go on...

Cyprus among EU’s least active book buyers, both online and off

Cyprus April 24, 2025 at 09:27

Only 2% of Cypriots bought print publications online in 2024, compared to 14.7% in the EU – E-books and audiobooks did not exceed 2.4% At...

ON THIS DAY: Charlotte Brontë is born (1816) and Mark Twain dies (1910)

On this Day April 21, 2025 at 17:00

The birth of Charlotte Brontë (1816) and the death of Mark Twain (1910) On 21 April, in literary history, the world witnessed both the arrival...

Eight books that have been banned and why you should read them

Life February 25, 2025 at 12:37

Throughout history, books have been banned, censored, or even burned due to their content, themes, or perceived threats to society. However, such restrictions often...

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SBA police continue anti-bird trapping campaign

October 22, 2025 at 16:45

Children among victims of latest Russian strikes on Ukraine

International October 22, 2025 at 16:28

At least seven people have been killed including two...

Second part of National Guard helicopter lands in home garden

Cyprus October 22, 2025 at 16:15

The incident involving the detachment of a rocket-launcher mount...

New EU driving licence rules: what changes for drivers in Cyprus

Cyprus October 22, 2025 at 16:00

The European Parliament has approved new rules for driving...

WHO warns of Gaza health catastrophe lasting generations

International October 22, 2025 at 15:29

Gaza is facing a “health catastrophe” that will affect...