Tag: winter solstice

Ancient monuments mark winter solstice

Life January 6, 2026 at 14:00

The winter solstice monuments, falling around 21-22 December, signal the shortest day and the return of lengthening light. Ancient structures, some nearly 5,000 years...

Day 7: Yule, Feast of Stephen, Christmas: Whose day is it anyway?

Exclusive December 21, 2025 at 18:24

It's Day 7 of our 10 Days of Christmas Spirit countdown to the big day, and there isn’t long to go. The Christmas season is in...

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Worker killed, five injured in rockfall at Egypt’s largest gold mine

August 10, 2026 at 10:37

Untaxed tobacco seized at Larnaca Airport, five British nationals arrested

Cyprus August 10, 2026 at 10:21

Untaxed tobacco weighing a total of 74.75kg was detected...

‘Mecca Pact’ could reshape Israel, India, Cyprus, and Greece ties

Cyprus August 10, 2026 at 10:17

The new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and...

Russia warns of high risk of escalation in Cyprus

Cyprus August 10, 2026 at 10:07

The risk of escalation in Cyprus remains high, according...

Xylophagou boys’ father to remain in custody, bail request rejected

Cyprus August 10, 2026 at 09:57

The father of the two boys found dead inside...