Новости за 01.04.2024

The Turkish Cypriots’ future “lies in European values”, opposition party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman said on Monday. Erhurman was speaking in ‘parliament’ about the north’s relationship with international law, and criticised some who have alluded to “the advantages of not being recognised”. These “advantages”, he said, “are the things which...

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola arrived in Cyprus on Monday evening, being received at the Presidential palace by President Nikos Christodoulides. The pair then had a short private meeting, before sitting down for a meal. Metsola is set to accompany Christodoulides to the Larnaca port on Tuesday to inspect the...

The insurance sector has a turnover of €1.4 billion, accounting for about 4 per cent of GDP, it was reported on Monday. Business new outlet Stockwatch said the data was cited last week at the House finance committee while it was reviewing draft legislation on the creation of a national...

The anti-money laundering unit (Mokas) is sifting through suspicious transfers of shares in companies registered in Cyprus and linked to the Predator spyware affair, local media reported on Monday. According to daily Politis, Mokas is investigating various retroactive transfers of shares within a Cyprus-registered company by the name of Santinomo,...

The two monks embroiled in a sex and cash scandal at Osiou Avakoum monastery may be called to testify before the church’s investigative committee, it was reported on Monday. It has been almost a month since the monks were allegedly found with €800,000 in cash and captured on camera engaging...

Top London-focused landlords are betting on environmentally compliant office spaces at prime locations that offer higher rents as tenants become more selective in their real estate investments amid hybrid work trends in an uncertain economy. UK commercial property firms have cashed in on this trend, logging steady growth in rental...

Eins gallery in Limassol will welcome Cypriot artist-photographer Stelios Kallinikou to host his second solo show at the gallery. Titled Calls and Songs, the exhibition opens on Friday 5 and features a body of work that explores how humans have changed the environment through technology and how they relate to...

Author Makarios Drousiotis will be giving testimony on Tuesday on claims of corruption against former president Nicos Anastasiades made in his book ‘Mafia State’. The author has been called to testify to investigators of the anti-corruption authority, who are examining the claims he made in his book. The investigating team...

Turkish Cypriot social media journalist Serdinc Maypa was released on bail on Monday, after having been charged with violating individuals’ right to privacy. Maypa had been arrested on Thursday and remanded in custody for three days on Friday, and the police on Monday requested that his remand be extended for...

Turkish Cypriot politicians on Sunday night and Monday hailed the results of Turkey’s local elections, which saw opposition party the CHP secure an unprecedented victory, trouncing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party. Turkish Cypriot Nicosia mayor Mehmet Harmanci said, “the picture emerging across Turkey is that the cost of...

By Richard Boxall It was hard work for bowlers at the weekend as the sun grew hotter and the batsmen took full advantage of the conditions. In the 40 Over league on Saturday, Black Caps blasted their way to 401-4 at Ypsonas cricket ground against a Telugu 11 who were...

The last day to apply to vote for the June elections is Tuesday, the interior ministry announced on Monday, calling on people register. The ministry added that no applications will be accepted after midnight on April 2. People from ages 18-25 can apply to vote online, the ministry said. Elections...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revived moves on Monday to shut down Qatari satellite television station Al Jazeera in Israel, saying through his party spokesperson that parliament would be convened in the evening to ratify the necessary law. Thereafter, Netanyahu “will take immediate action to shut down Al Jazeera in accordance...

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Tourism has announced a scheme to sponsor experiential workshops in traditional crafts, agricultural and livestock product processing, and gastronomy, in order to boost rural tourism. As outlined in a statement by the Ministry, the initiative, known as the Experiential Workshops Grant Scheme for Traditional Crafts, Agricultural...

Fenerbahce are set to vote on whether they will go through with their threat of withdrawing from the Super Lig on Tuesday, with the Turkish top-flight club’s future hanging in the balance. In March, Fenerbahce said they would consider withdrawing from the league after their players were attacked by Trabzonspor...

A minor was found driving in Paphos over the weekend, police said on Monday, while another man was found driving under the influence of drugs. Police said that after the minor was discovered driving his father’s car on Sunday, officers called his parents to the scene. Also, police said that...

A fire broke out on Monday at an agricultural storage facility in Agglisides, Larnaca, the fire service said. According to fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis, the fire broke out in three large hay bales, necessitating the aid of three trucks to battle the blaze. Kettis said the fire broke out...

By Nicolas Christodoulides, Senior ESG Analyst BOC is focusing its efforts on fighting climate change, which is the biggest challenge that humanity faces Stainability is often defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. One of the main threats to...

Archbishop Georgios on Monday said Eoka Day marked on April 1 should be a wakeup call for imitation for Cyprus to “end its struggle for liberation”. His brief statements to journalists were made outside the Apostolou Varnava church after a service attended by politicians. Political parties underscored the importance of...

Nicosia is set to host “Cambridge Day” on April 7, an event aiming to promote the educational offerings of the University of Cambridge and foster connections with people interested in studying or cooperating with the university. In collaboration with Sheridan Educational Services, the only Platinum Cambridge Examination centre on the...

Ktima Dafermou blends the old with the new If you are an avid traveller and enjoy a glass of wine, visiting wineries might be the perfect type of day out for you. It combines both activities into one unforgettable experience, allowing you to explore the Cyprus countryside, its finest vineyards...

Nvidia earned its $2.2 trillion market cap by producing artificial-intelligence chips that have become the lifeblood powering the new era of generative AI developers from startups to Microsoft (MSFT.O), OpenAI and Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O). Almost as important to its hardware is the company’s nearly 20 years’ worth of computer...

President Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Monday to correct any mistakes that led to his party’s defeat in Turkey’s local elections where the opposition capitalised on economic woes and alienated Islamist voters, casting uncertainty over his reform plans. Sunday’s vote marked Erdogan and his AK Party’s (AKP) worst defeat in more...

Canada’s Niagara region has proactively declared a state of emergency ahead of a rare total solar eclipse on April 8 that is expected to gather massive crowds to areas in and around the region’s popular waterfalls. The Niagara region said in a statement on Thursday that Regional Chair Jim Bradley...

April Fool jokes were running thin in the Greek Cypriot press on Monday, however daily Politis stuck to tradition with a piece suggesting yet another high-profile Disy member was flocking flock to far-right Elam. It was too obvious of a joke to be missed. The article said Disy MEP candidate...