Новости за 21.03.2024

A 62-year-man with end-stage renal disease has become the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig, doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston announced on Thursday. The four-hour surgery, performed on March 16, “marks a major milestone in the quest to provide more readily available...

The United States and Saudi Arabia have made “good progress” in talks on normalising ties between the kingdom and Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday without providing a timeline for concluding a deal. “I believe we can reach an agreement, which would present a historic opportunity...

Canada plans to reduce its temporary residents and set a cap on temporary immigration for the first time ever, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Thursday, the latest government effort to address a housing shortage and stretched essential services. In recent years Canada has seen a sharp rise in international...

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Cyprus is back on track and should be finished by the end of the year, China’s ambassador to Cyprus said on Thursday. “The work at Vasiliko is somewhat complex. Now works have restarted normally. We see many opportunities, and the prospects are bright,”...

Theologian Theodoros Kyriacou confirmed on Thursday that he provided testimony regarding a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former employee against the head of the beleaguered Osiou Avakoum monastery. Kyriacou said he had been called in by the police the day before to provide a statement regarding the sexual harassment...

A criminal court on Thursday sentenced a man to six years in prison, having earlier found him guilty on the charge of possessing child pornography. The decision was handed down by Larnaca criminal court. The defendant is aged 36.

Painting the island’s soundscape is a new wave of live music events. In the upcoming days and weeks, local bands and musical ensembles will put on live shows to entertain the music lovers of the island. Greek music, jazz and even psychedelic tunes will sound at bars in Nicosia and...

Revenues from fines issued following violations caught by traffic cameras from January 1, 2022, to March 14, 2024, amounted to €9,329,369, according to data presented by MPs during the House transport committee on Thursday. More specifically, within the time frame analysed, a total of 323,176 violations were caught on camera,...

A subset of teachers went on a 24-hour strike on Thursday demanding job security for their posts. in a move that Education Minister Athena Michaelidou described as “hasty and untimely”. The group of 1,200 protesting teachers, who are working in the ministry’s support programmes, claim that they may face unemployment...

Limassol is gearing up to host the tallest high-rise building in Cyprus, spanning 44 floors. The city’s coastal front is already lined with tall buildings, and the latest project, Aura by Shacolas, is slated to reach 181.5 metres. Limassol mayor, Nicos Nicolaides, was not immediately available to comment on the...

The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states on Thursday sued Apple, alleging it used the powerful demand for its iPhone and other products to drive up prices for its services and hurt smaller rivals, the latest move in a U.S. crackdown on Big Tech. Apple joins corporate rivals sued by...

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced on Thursday, the International Day of Forests, that the government will submit amendments by the end of March to tighten penalties for individuals found causing fires. Speaking at Athalassa Park for the event, she added that district administrations will carry out wild brush clearance by...

Turkey’s central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates by 500 basis points to 50% on Thursday, citing a deteriorating inflation outlook and pledged to tighten further if significant and persistent deterioration in inflation is foreseen. The hawkish surprise came 10 days before nationwide local elections and was seen by analysts as a...

By Alexandra Shkuratova Aris Football Club will play a friendly match against a Latvian team Rigas Futbola Skola on Saturday. The match will take place at the Tsirio stadium starting at 6pm. The game aims to help the players stay sharp for the next phase of the season under the...

In today’s fast-paced world, hormonal imbalances have become increasingly common, often wreaking havoc on one’s physical and emotional well-being. From mood swings to fatigue, the effects can be debilitating. However, there’s hope in the form of Hormify – a natural supplement designed to restore hormonal balance and promote overall health....

The giant water bug, which has been found in Cyprus by scientists, does not bite human toes, Cyprus Wildlife Research Institute director Kemal Basat clarified on Thursday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Basat explained that the insect, known scientifically as the Lethocerus patruelis, has been found in Cyprus and its...

The response from political parties and stakeholders regarding the legislation introduced by Disy to the House health committee, which requires insurance coverage for all doctors to practice in Cyprus, was seemingly favourable, according to the committee’s deputy chair and Disy MP Savia Orphanidou. Speaking after Thursday’s meeting, she said all...

The north’s ‘interior ministry’ on Thursday requested that Meray Durust, who is currently working as a civil servant despite being on bail for allegedly forging documents, be suspended from her post. Durust had been working as director of the north’s ‘labour ministry’ until shortly after her arrest alongside her husband...

The defense of former footballer Robinho has filed a request to Brazil’s Supreme Court to avoid his immediate arrest after a different court ruled that he must serve in Brazil a nine-year prison sentence for rape. In the request, the lawyers representing the former player for Santos, Manchester City, Real...

By Hayley O’Neill Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary approach to help people lose or manage their weight. It has also been promoted as a way to reset metabolism, control chronic disease, slow ageing and improve overall health. Meanwhile, some research suggests intermittent fasting may offer a different way...

Telecommunications company Cyta is moving ahead with a study on the creation of a new data centre, amidst interest from a total of ten companies, according to Cyta chairperson Maria Tsiakka. It was noted that eight of these companies expressed interest during the initial stages of this endeavour, while the...

The pound fell, while UK government bond prices rallied on Thursday after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged but sigalled the economy was moving in the right direction for it to start cutting rates. The BoE kept its benchmark rate at 5.25% – its highest since 2008 – as had been widely...

By Alexandra Shkuratova ‘ Apoel won the futsal championship for the second year running on Wednesday night. They defeated rivals Omonia 9-1 at the Spyros Kyprianou Sports Centre, claiming their fifth win and the championship for the 2023-2024 season. The champions were awarded their prize by Kostas Sofroniou, member of the...

Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides on Thursday said that the fight against racism and the promotion of principles of equality and mutual respect are “collective responsibilities”. Speaking on International Day Against Racism and Discrimination, which falls annually on March 21, Lottides stressed that the day reminds states of their obligation...

Russian President Vladimir Putin won the majority of votes cast across the divide in Cyprus during this month’s Russian presidential elections, according to Kibris Postasi. The newspaper reported that a total of 53,216 votes were cast at two polling stations on the island, one in the Republic and one in...