Новости за 01.04.2024

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola is set to arrive in Cyprus on Monday evening for a two-day official visit. During her stay, she will visit the Larnaca port on Tuesday, accompanied by President Nikos Christodoulides, to inspect the ongoing operations of the Amalthea humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza. According to...

A total of 271 irregular migrants arrived in Cyprus on Sunday afternoon on five separate boats from the shores of Lebanon. According to reports, four people have already been arrested in connection with the arrival of boats, a number that may increase further. Police, however, did not confirm the arrests....

The mysterious “Havana syndrome” ailment that has afflicted U.S. diplomats and spies across the world may be linked to energy weapons wielded by members of a Russian military intelligence sabotage unit, the Insider media group reported. A U.S. intelligence investigation whose findings were released last year found that it was...

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Jerusalem on Sunday against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and against exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from military service, in scenes reminiscent of mass street protests last year. Protest groups, including some that led the mass demonstrations that rocked Israel in 2023, organised the...

Fuel prices have surged on Monday following the termination of the government’s zero tax measure on petrol and diesel, resulting in an average increase of 8.3 cents per litre. In addition to that, around October, the introduction of green taxation is expected to further raise fuel prices, with the government...

An aerial threat launched from east of Israel struck a building in its Red Sea port of Eilat on Monday but did not cause casualties, the Israeli military said. Eilat has come under repeated missile and drone attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen during the almost six-month-old war against Hamas...

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Sunday said that the government “can see signs of a potential solution to the Cyprus problem in the near future.” He was speaking at the national and religious memorial for the anniversaries of March 25, 1821, and April 1, 1955, in Nicosia on Sunday. Ioannou...

Two brothers have promoted inclusivity by developing an app for the hard of hearing By Souzana Psara In Cyprus, a groundbreaking movement is taking shape, led by brothers George Geratziotis and Dr Alexandros Geratziotis, two visionaries with a shared mission. Their journey, born out of academic pursuit and personal passion,...

“They have the power and responsibility to tackle big issues like climate change, inequality and social injustice. They need to shake up how they operate, not just to meet the new rules on sustainability reporting, but also to make sure they’re genuinely working towards a greener future” As we move...

Cyprus’ main exports for 2023 included minerals, oil, halloumi cheese, and pharmaceutical products, according to a report by the state’s statistical service (Cystat). The report revealed that Cyprus exported domestically produced products amounting to €508.39 million to EU countries during 2023, along with €1.84 billion worth of products to third...

Australia’s housing shortage may be driving prices higher but is locking out first-time homeowners and migrants needed to fill skills shortages across the country, the CEOs of Australia’s three largest banks said on Tuesday. After years of ultra-low interest rates pushed home prices higher, Australia faces a long-term drop in...

The very worst is the lack of integrated care for the over 21s  By Crissy Alexander April 2 is coming up. Declared World Autism Day by the United Nations, it’s aim is to create awareness of the needs of the autistic community around the world. Talk to any family member...