Новости за 03.04.2024

A 36-year-old man reported the robbery and theft of more than €50,000 to the Limassol police station on Tuesday, while a 35-year-old man is wanted for the case and investigations are underway to secure the details of two other persons. According to the police the complainant said that at noon...

In today’s episode, Tuesday turned out “to be a very sad day,” President Nikos Christodoulides said after seven members of the World Central Kitchen NGO were killed in an Israeli attack but he pledged the humanitarian aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza would continue. Elsewhere, Cyprus is at a “breaking...

Pop-up markets and second-hand bazaars arrive to welcome the new month. As April rolls in and spring is officially here, a series of markets appear in Nicosia and Larnaca featuring local artists and vintage goods. During the first weekend of April, Nicosia will welcome two markets. One is a Spring...

Two more boats carrying 263 irregular migrants were spotted on Tuesday night by authorities who proceeded with an a rescue operation brining the passengers to the safely of the Larnaca port. The onslaught of boats setting of from Lebanon transporting mainly male Syrian asylum seekers, marks an immigration crisis for...

The United Nations secretary general António Guterres will meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday at the headquarters of the international organisation in New York. According to UNSG spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric the upcoming meeting follows from contacts of the UNSG’s personal envoy, María Holguín, with leaders and representatives...

“At Freedom Finance Europe, we’re not just driven by ESG principles; we’re motivated by a profound respect for Cyprus and its people. Our commitment to promoting Cyprus’ sports, culture, and business environment reflects our vision of fostering a sustainable sports ecosystem and enriching our community’s cultural landscape while promoting Cyprus...

Wednesday will be warm and hazy due to dust in the air, and temperatures set rise to 34C inland, 29C on the south, east and north coasts, 24C on the west coast and 23C in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be variable, and light, up to 3 Beaufort, gradually...

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Tuesday said that the ministry’s goal is to increase the sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP, combined with enhancing its sustainability to meet domestic demands, and promoting Cypriot products in new markets. She said, “At the centre of the Ministry are people and the environment,...

Serious concerns were raised on Tuesday over whether the company assigned to take on the expansion and restoration of Larnaca port will be able to complete the works. The company, Kition Ocean Holdings, was assigned the €1.2 billion project two years ago but has yet to start any of the...

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing one person, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted. Taiwan’s fire department said one person is suspected to have...

Russia’s Baltika Breweries has sued four Carlsberg subsidiaries for damages amounting to 6.24 billion Danish crowns ($902 million), Russian court filings showed, as the two parties fight over the future of Russia’s largest brewer. Moscow took control of Carlsberg’s (CARLb.CO) stake in Baltika in July 2023 and placed it under...

Google agreed to destroy billions of data records to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly tracked the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately. Terms of the settlement were filed earlier this week in the Oakland, California federal court, and require approval by US District Judge Yvonne...

British house prices rose in March at their fastest annual pace since December 2022, adding to signs of a modest recovery in the market which has been squeezed by high interest rates, figures from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Tuesday. House prices were up 1.6 per cent in March from...

The ways of contributing are wider than you think By Ourania Kyriakou Nowadays, the global discourse on environmental awareness has reached new heights, reflecting a growing concern for the well-being of our planet. Citizens around the world are increasingly expressing interest in participating in actions that contribute to environmental protection....

The answer to the barrage of criticism by opposition parties over the government’s decision not to extend the tax discount on fuel beyond last month was provided by the IMF, which was in Cyprus for 10 days last month to discuss prospects and risks for the economy as well as...

Exams sat by prospective teachers to gain a post in public schools came under scrutiny on Tuesday after dramatic failure rates were recorded for those wishing to teach Greek and Maths. This year exams were held for the fourth time since 2015, when a system of placement based on a list of...