Новости за 19.03.2024

Statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that all Cyprus could have been Turkish are “unacceptable”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. During an official event on Monday, Erdogan defended the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and argued that if Turkish forces had moved further south, then...

A portfolio of performing and current restructured loans has been transferred to Bank of Cyprus (BoC) from state-owned asset management company Kedipes. As of December 31, 2022, the portfolio’s total gross book value was €58.4 million, and represents a substantial move by BoC towards increasing its loan portfolio. As the...

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, said on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin was not the legitimate president of Russia and that she would try to convince world leaders not to sit down to negotiate with him. Putin won 87.3% of the vote and a new six-year term on Sunday in an...

The Air Swipe Bag – ‘a piece of sky you can hold’ made its way to Paris Fashion Week in just 90 days. SARA DOUEDARI meets the Larnaca-based scientist behind it  When science fiction becomes fashion’s new reality, the result is groundbreaking. This was vividly showcased at Coperni’s Fall/Winter 2024...

If you’re looking for the best time to make your next investment move in the real-estate market, the time is right! Thanks to Altamira Real Estate’s new campaign, with over 300 parcels of land available at the most unbeatable prices on the market, you now have a golden opportunity. The...

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday gave an optimistic forecast on the progress of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko, saying it possible that the island will generate electricity from natural gas by the middle of 2025 He said that now relations have been mended with contractor CPP-Metron...

Israel killed 14 people in air strikes in Rafah on Tuesday, Palestinian medical officials said, as the United States urged a rethink of a promised ground sweep against Hamas hold-outs in the refugee-clogged city on the southern tip of the Gaza Strip. More than a million Palestinians displaced by the five-month-old Israeli...

On March 14, 2024, Bean Bar held a press event at the welcoming environment of its flagship Limassol store on Kolonakiou Avenue. Throughout the event, guests had the opportunity to sample delectable mains and luscious desserts as highlights from the menus of Bean Bar 360 and Bean Bar Kolonakiou. Hailing...

A new video of the monks embroiled in the Avakoum monastery scandal was making the rounds of various media sites on Tuesday. The footage which shows the two monks engaged in conversation within the monastery, was publicised two days after Archbishop Georgios appealed for an end to the leaks and...

Celestyal have refreshed their 2025 deployment schedule to increase the number of “Heavenly Adriatic” and “Desert Days” cruises on offer. Sailing aboard the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey, both itineraries were introduced in January this year, with the maiden “Heavenly Adriatic” sailing earlier this month, and the “Desert Days” itinerary debut planned...

For the second year running, Kition Ocean Holdings organised the “Kition Volunteer Blood Donation Day” successfully at its Larnaka Port Passenger Terminal facilities on March 15, 2024. Centred on the message “Share The Gift Of Life”, the company’s management and staff called upon donors to offer their blood, thereby contributing...

Cyprus-based proptech startup Movingdoors, which provides tech-enabled serviced apartments, has announced its official expansion to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step in its international growth strategy. According to an official announcement, the company will begin operations immediately, focusing on two key areas, generating contacts and acquiring landlords. This...

Authorities in Paphos are conducting investigations after gunshots were fired at a law office on Tuesday morning. Preliminary examinations conducted at the scene revealed that the shots from a shotgun were fired at the entrance of the office. The police were alerted to the incident at 7am by employees who...

ROAR Games, a new independent games studio focused on original game development, has announced that it has secured $1.5 million from The Games Fund (TGF), a specialist early-stage VC fund with offices in New York and Cyprus. It should be noted that The Games Fund, which invests in innovative early-stage...

Starting from Tuesday, it is no longer necessary to present a negative Covid-19 test to visit hospitals and nursing homes, Health Minister Michael Damianos announced following a review of protection measures by the cabinet. In statements made to the media following the cabinet meeting, Damianos specifically mentioned that the only...

The artificial intelligence boom has hit the crypto market with a bang. Coins linked to AI-focused crypto projects have jumped alongside tech stocks like Nvidia (NVDA.O), driven by insatiable investor appetite for applications like machine-learning. The rise of many AI crypto tokens has outpaced even that of bitcoin over the...

Navigating the loan application process can be a daunting task, especially for first-time applicants. However, understanding the process can significantly enhance your chances of approval. This comprehensive guide aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge and strategies to navigate the loan application process successfully. We’ll also touch upon the...

Armenia could face a war with Azerbaijan if it does not compromise with Baku and return four Azerbaijani villages it has held since the early 1990s, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in a video published on Tuesday. Pashinyan was speaking during a meeting on Monday with residents of border areas...

In response to the growing demand for businesses to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) is set to host a seminar titled “Green Business Transition”. According to an announcement by the chamber, this event aims to inform businesses about the importance...

Nicosia detects no difference in the stance of the Turkish Cypriot leadership and Turkey on the Cyprus issue during the new efforts undertaken by the UNSG’s personal envoy, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in an interview published on Tuesday. It is clear that this is the reality of the situation,...

TLDR Render’s (RNDR) collaboration with Nvidia could boost its current bullishness. Jupiter (JUP) remains in the green zone despite the price decline that has affected many altcoins. NuggetRush (NUGX) will continue its bullish ascent after selling over 234 million tokens. Render’s (RNDR) bullishness in mid-March remains strong despite market-wide corrections....

The fervour around artificial intelligence has sparked a gold rush into AI-themed ETFs, as investors seek fresh ways to play the burgeoning technology following breathtaking rallies in market darlings such as Nvidia (NVDA.O). The funds run the gamut from those offering a bouquet of the biggest AI winners to more...

Fenerbahce will consider withdrawing from the Turkish top flight after some of their players were attacked by Trabzonspor fans following their weekend away win, the Super Lig club said. Trabzonspor supporters stormed the pitch and brawled with security forces and Fenerbahce players after their team lost 3-2 on Sunday in the latest incident in a...

A national guardsman who fell down an 80-metre cliff was rescued by air having sustained relatively minor injuries, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Tuesday. Speaking to  CyBC, Kettis said the soldier was rescued on Monday from the location of his fall near Lefka crossing point by an Emak...

France will be without Antoine Griezmann for this month’s friendlies against Germany and Chile after the forward suffered an ankle injury, the national team said on Monday, ending his world record run of 84 straight games for his country. The 32-year-old Atletico Madrid player, France’s fourth-highest scorer with 44 goals...