Новости за 16.02.2024

Ruling coalition party in the north the YDP postponed its leadership election on Friday, just a day before it was set to take place. In a slightly awkward joint press conference held by the two leadership candidates Erhan Arikli and Talip Atalay, who have been engaged in a war of...

A 42-year-old Greek Cypriot was arrested at the Pergamos crossing point in the north after being found to have been using forged car insurance documents. Further inspection of his vehicle also turned up “LSD-type” drugs and €25,050 in cash. The arrest comes two and a half months after another Greek...

Cypriot police expert on third country returns Demetris Hadjipavlou has been selected to join the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in Warsaw. He will begin his duties at Frontex in March 2024. According to government spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis, Frontex’s decision to select and appoint Hadjipavlou to this position...

A member of the House education committee urged the auditor-general on Friday to investigate bribery allegations against the University of Cyprus (UCy), suggesting that developers bribed the institution to delay student housing projects, benefiting private apartment owners. Responding to the accusations, UCy’s rector, Tasos Christofides, dismissed the claims as hearsay...

An upcoming concert in Limassol will unite the very different worlds of music and include performance art as well as visual art. A mega concert by Tatiana Stupak is set to take place at Loel Winery on February 23 and its first part will be dedicated to the renowned music...

Hamas’ armed wing said on Friday that Israelis taken hostage by the militants on October 7 had suffered many losses and that those that were alive were living in extremely difficult conditions. Hamas militants killed 1,200 people in southern Israel and abducted at least 250 in their October incursion, according...

A woman appeared in court in Famagusta on Friday accused of beating a 100-year-old resident of the care home at which she works. The incident came to light after the 100-year-old, named Saban Disko, fell ill, and was hospitalised in February last year. Medical examinations showed evidence of bruising and...

Yolanda Kalantzi and Georgia Ampatzidou kissed when Greek lawmakers voted to allow same-sex civil marriages, then joined other couples on Friday making plans for their big days. The historic bill that parliament approved overnight also allowed same-sex couples to adopt children – another big step as Ampatzidou can now legally...

Medical insurance is very important in ensuring financial stability for the bearers. It provides assistance with medical costs and access to quality healthcare. These are extremely important as they are highly accessible. Medical insurance policies vary in terms, from pricing to added perks. One can choose the correct plans only...

Cyprus’ government is marginalising the LGBT community and looking to maintain its conservative backing, a rights organisation said on Friday in reaction to government statements that politicians and society in Cyprus are not ready for gay marriage or adoption. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, NGO AcceptLGBT said: “We are not...

Flights at the Greek airport of Heraklion on the island of Crete will be suspended for six days from Feb. 19 due to maintenance work, the country’s civil aviation authority said on Friday. Heraklion airport is one of two serving domestic and foreign flights on Crete, a popular tourist destination...

Max Verstappen expects his old rival Lewis Hamilton to have an awkward last season at Mercedes before the seven-times world champion switches to Formula One rivals Ferrari for 2025. The Dutch 26-year-old, chasing his fourth successive title this season, told reporters at the launch of Red Bull’s new car on...

Larnaca airport has been ranked inside the top 20 airports in the world by British business website BusinessFinancing. The ranking, which is based on scores given by business travellers, saw Larnaca airport rank in 13th place globally, and in fourth place in Europe. Top of the list was Hanoi’s Noi...

A new open wing at the central prison is set to be opened by the end of the month, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said on Friday. Hartsiotis was speaking following a meeting with Diko Leader Nikolas Papadopoulos and said the opening of the new wing is part of “immediate actions...

Opener Ben Duckett smashed an 88-ball hundred to lead England’s robust reply to India’s first innings total of 445 on day two of the third test in Rajkot on Friday. The opener’s 133 not out off 118 balls, which contained two sixes and 21 fours, powered England to 207-2 at...

Athletes or support staff taking part in the Enhanced Games would be in danger of committing anti-doping rules violations and should consider the serious health risks, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday. Aron D’Souza, a London-based Australian entrepreneur, announced last month that he has attracted big-name investors, including...

Government employment in Cyprus witnessed a significant increase of 2,687 people (5.2 per cent) in January 2024, compared to the corresponding month in 2023, reaching a total of 54,706 people, as reported by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday. This rise is primarily attributed to the expansion in the...

Three men appeared in court in the north on Thursday, accused of selling lottery tickets and scratch cards from the Republic. Speaking in court, the police’s representative said one of the trio had been found outside the Erulku supermarket in Neo Chorio, while the other two were caught selling them...

Where do you live? All across the island, sometimes with spouses and partners, but all with four-legged fluffy creatures What did you have for breakfast? Two long espressos and a sigh (Sunder). I don’t eat breakfast (Ezgi). Coffee (Arman) Describe your perfect day Lunch with family, a Liverpool win, a...

Around 70 Wolt delivery drivers began to strike in Larnaca from Friday in a move aimed at increasing pressure on the delivery company to change its working conditions. In a letter sent to Wolt management, the drivers mentioned “critical concerns” that have been affecting their work and overall experience with...

Health Minister Michael Damianos visited the Polis Chrysochous hospital on Friday morning, accompanied by the health ministry’s permanent secretary, Christina Yiannaki, to discuss the possible construction of a new hospital in the area. Speaking to the media after the visit, Damianos explained that the construction of a new facility would...

The Alpha Bank Group’s role in supporting the continued growth of Cyprus’ economy was discussed in a series of important meetings, according to an announcement released by the bank on Friday. These meetings involved discussions with key Cypriot leaders including the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, the...

UN envoy Maria Holguin is scheduled to return to Cyprus in March following her visit to London, as announced in her statement on Friday. This comes after the completion of her first round of contacts on the Cyprus problem, amidst reports from the north suggesting her unwelcome status. According to...

Did you know a woman was once at the top of the drug empire? Griselda Blanco ruthlessly worked her way up, intimidating even the most feared drug lords. In the 70s and 80s, Colombian-born Blanco led Miami’s cocaine trade yet her story has somewhat faded into obscurity. The TV show...

Some 80,000 claims for compensation of healthcare providers corresponding to €10 million were rejected by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) which operates Gesy, according to data. In addition, fines were imposed on 30 healthcare providers ranging from €100 to €30,000. The contracts of one staff member and six specialist doctors,...