Новости за 30.01.2024

Satisfaction with the progress of works on the new Cyprus Museum was expressed on Tuesday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou. “It’s a project we’re all very proud of,” Vafeades said, adding it “will be a jewel for our country.” He said work is...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Ambassador of Jordan to Cyprus Basheer F. Zoubi on Tuesday met at the ministry’s offices in Nicosia, with the discussions primarily focusing on economic and regional developments, affecting both Cyprus and Jordan. “We exchanged views on issues concerning both countries, including regional developments,” the Cypriot...

Health and fitness apps have grown so much over the years, and it seems like every person is regularly using at least one. These apps are designed to help us keep track of various biological metrics. For instance, you can fall asleep faster with the help of sleep trackers that...

This year, the established “Wings of Hope” trip, organised by TELETHON Cyprus, in cooperation with PETROLINA, and its affiliated company PPT Aviation Services, takes you to enchanting Dubai! Departing Cyprus on Thursday, February 15, 2024, and returning on Sunday, February 18, 2024, travellers will spend three unforgettable nights in the...

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) announces a competition for the illustration of the book “How many degrees of myopia do you have?” – “Combien sont les degres de votre myopie?” by Katerina Papagaryfalou. All Cypriot and Greek artists living in Cyprus or abroad are eligible to participate. Each...

Belgian farmers outraged over rising costs, European Union environmental policies and cheap food imports, plan to block access roads to the Zeebrugge container port in Belgium from Tuesday, financial daily De Tijd reported. The protesters plan to bar access to the North Sea port, the country’s second largest, for at...

Even though more counterfeit banknotes were removed from circulation in 2023 than in 2022, the overall rate has remained relatively small, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) said on Tuesday. In its annual bulletin on Euro banknote counterfeiting, the CBC said 642 counterfeit Euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in...

SUI recently joined forces with Alibaba Cloud as it aims to bolster its ecosystem capabilities. Injective (INJ) has also been a hot topic among investors as it aims to bolster decentralized applications. Meanwhile, Algotech (ALGT) has solidified itself as the best crypto to buy after successfully raising $1.1 million in...

For the first time ever, Cyprus will take part in a Winter Olympics with a skater. SARA DOUEDARI meets a 16-year-old pushing winter sports to new levels Despite facing unique challenges, including the absence of a suitable ice rink in Cyprus, Stefania Yakovleva has shown immense resilience and passion for...

A driver charged with causing a fatal accident has had his prison sentence increased to three years following a decision of the court of appeals made public on Tuesday. The increase from the previous term of 22 months followed an appeal by the attorney-general (AG), who cited the insufficiency of...

Registration of companies interested in being certified as providers for the installation of photovoltaics (PVs) and energy saving system started on Tuesday, the management committee for state subsidies announced. Two lists will be drawn up, one for participating PV sellers and one for thermal insulation suppliers. Each trader can register...

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis this week addressed long-lasting competitiveness issues in the Pernera area, between Protaras and Paralimni, acknowledging the closure of eight tourist accommodation units since 2006. “Concerning the analysis that everything is to blame for the loss of the Russian market, this specific loss may have...

Four-times champions Japan have yet to convince they are Asian Cup favourites after finishing second in their group but coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Tuesday that he considers the criticism of his team as a mark of respect ahead of their last-16 game. Japan are the continent’s top-ranked side but...

The month of January has seen an increase in vaccinations against Covid and influenza, according to deputy director of Nursing Services Evagoras Tambouris. So far this year a total of 27,650 people have been vaccinated against Covid and 114,572 against influenza, Tambouris told the Cyprus News Agency. The director noted...

More voices joined on Tuesday the growing condemnation over the Cyprus Medical Association’s handling of the doctor who was found guilty of indecent assault against his patient. Since the court ruling last week over gastroenterologist Pavlos Antoniou, it has since emerged the same doctor has been found guilty in court...

Wargaming, an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, on Tuesday announced a number of opportunities for students and recent graduates, which are set to take place in 2024. According to the announcement, students and graduates will have the chance to master their skills under the guidance of...

Repairs were underway on Tuesday, at the Lakatamia police station where a detainee escaped from a holding cell, with police seeking to ensure that a repeat incident is impossible. Meanwhile, a manhunt is ongoing since the escape on Thursday night of the suspect, named as 28-year-old Charalambos Savvas. Savvas managed...

The north’s ‘agriculture minister’ Huseyin Cavus said on Monday that the Republic “must tighten its quarantine rules” regarding the import of citrus fruit. He made his comments in ‘parliament’ during a debate surrounding the citrus greening disease, which has been found among citrus plants on both sides of the island....