Новости за 08.04.2024

The resumption of Cyprus talks can only begin with confirmation of the Turkish Cypriot policy based on sovereign equality and equal international status, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar repeated on Sunday on his return from New York. Tatar had been to the US for a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio...

Larnaca port’s over one billion euro investment project is cloaked in mystery, it emerged on Monday as MPs called for transparency amid rising concerns over the grand scheme. Nothing whatsoever is known about the timeframe of the project, and no one had been permitted to see the original contract, Larnaca...

With Spring already in bloom, Alphamega Hypermarkets welcomes the new season with a new, colourful and bright TV spot, showcasing its range of Casino products. The spot regales viewers with a large selection of nutritional options, presenting the company’s popular and premium products currently available in Cyprus exclusively at Alphamega...

A total solar eclipse will have millions of people across a heavily populated swath of North America gazing toward the heavens on Monday as the moon completely blocks the sun for more than four minutes in some locales. The eclipse will be viewable, weather permitting, along a path starting in...

Cyprus “will employ all available tools to tackle the significantly increased migration flows to the country,” Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. Speaking to the media, Letymbiotis stressed the gravity of the situation, indicating that it warrants the attention of the European Union as well. He highlighted the necessity...

In today’s episode, efforts are underway to develop the National Cancer Institute, as well as a legal framework to offer palliative care through Gesy, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Sunday. In other news, President Nikos Christodoulides is departing for Beirut on Monday morning, where he will be received by Lebanese...

Christodoulos Patsalidis was on Monday named as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides. The new CBC governor will assume his duties on April 11, succeeding the outgoing governor Constantinos Herodotou. Patsalidis is an economist with a PhD in Economics from the London School...

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender and Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear has died aged 77, his family said in a statement. The ex-Ireland international, who won 26 caps, had been living with dementia since 2015 and finished his managerial career in 2009 with Newcastle United. “We are sad to announce that Joe...

Fenerbahce’s players walked off the pitch after one minute of Sunday’s Turkish Super Cup match against Galatasaray, forcing the game to be abandoned and conceding the trophy. Fenerbahce, who fielded their Under-19 team, withdrew from the rearranged match in Sanliurfa about 1,000 km from Istanbul after Galatasaray’s Argentine striker Mauro...

You often hear about developers, property sellers in Cyprus not being in a position to have the title deeds issued and thus transferred, creating problems for the buyers. Less talked about, however, are the problems that the sellers can face. If a contract of sale is deposited with the land...

An afternoon of inspiring stories will soon take place in the heart of Nicosia as the TEDxEleftheriaSquare event launches. Another TEDx event will bring the striking stories and wisdom of Cyprus-based visionaries to the spotlight. Mark your calendars for May 25 to enjoy a programme of six fascinating talks. “In...

A total of 970 plots of Crown land, totalling more than 170,000m2 across both the eastern and western SBAs are to be granted to refugees living there, the Sovereign Base Areas Administration (SBAA) said on Monday. The agreement is the result of both the SBAs and the Republic of Cyprus...

Police and fire services on Monday were investigating a fire which broke out shortly before midnight at a betting agency in Nicosia. According to fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis on platform X, two fire engines reported to the scene in Kaimakli but the shop’s awning was completely destroyed. The causes...

An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines LUV.N Boeing 737-800 fell off on Sunday during takeoff in Denver and struck the wing flap, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to open an investigation. No one was injured and Southwest Flight 3695 returned safely to Denver International Airport around 8:15 a.m....

The Paphos parents’ association reported vandalism of a Paphos primary school on Sunday, The Koupateio school, located in the centre of the city, was damaged by unknown perpetrators, who threw stones, broke classroom windows and defaced school property. The parents’ association condemned the incident and expressed its “dissatisfaction and indignation,”...

Talks on a truce in the Gaza conflict are making progress in Cairo and all parties have agreed on basic points, Egypt’s Al-Qahera News state-affiliated TV channel said early on Monday, citing a senior Egyptian source. Israel and Hamas sent teams to Egypt on Sunday for fresh talks on a...

More than 90 people died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, the BBC said, citing domestic authorities, with five rescued from among the nearly 130 believed to have been on board. They were fleeing a cholera outbreak, the broadcaster said on Sunday, citing Jaime Neto, secretary...

The Palaichori – Nicosia road, from Anayia to Deutera, has been closed since 6.30am on Monday due to an accident. Police have called on drivers to use the old Nicosia-Palaichori road, via Deftera and Anayia. Drivers heading towards Nicosia are asked to head towards the old road, through the bypass...

Upgrading social housing is a central part of EU projects to make city life healthier and happier. By Gareth Willmer In the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, a construction project intended as a model for Europe is getting underway. On the southeastern outskirts of the city, eight buildings with social...

The meteorology department has issued a yellow weather warning for Monday in effect from 10am until 7pm. Intense storms are expected with precipitation rates between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour. The day will start off partly cloudy with isolated rains, mainly in the mountains, gradually turning overcast with further...

New materials and designs can make a leading source of renewable energy both greener and cheaper. By Tom Cassauwers At first glance, the wind-turbine tower that rises from the green landscape in the Swedish municipality of Skara looks like any other. It reaches a height of 105 metres and, at...

Personal computing and console gaming revenue growth is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels through 2026 as gamers record fewer hours of playtime, according to research firm Newzoo. The market is expected to grow 2.7 per cent from 2023-end to 2026, below the 7.2 per cent growth rate from 2015...

Amazon Web Service (AWS) (AMZN.O) has expanded its free credits program for startups to cover the costs of using major AI models, the company told Reuters in an interview, as it looks to boost the market share of its AI platform Bedrock. In a move to attract startup customers, Amazon...

Cyprus team aiming to scale Himalayan peak In a daring bid to push the boundaries of human endurance, a team of fearless adventurers from Cyprus is poised to embark on a groundbreaking expedition to Mera Peak, Nepal. Their mission? To conquer not only the towering heights of the Himalayas but...