Новости за 23.04.2024

Welcome to the Metaverse. SARA DOUEDARI takes a peek into the future of fashion by meeting the man behind digital fashion brand PET LIGER In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion the metaverse has emerged as the new frontier. This digital revolution is redefining what fashion can be, and at the...

Cyprus’ Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides accompanied a talented group of students from the Neapolis University of Paphos to Luxor, Egypt, where they competed in the final round of the prestigious ICPC competition, testing analytical, critical thinking, and programming skills. This marks the first time a team from a Cypriot university...

The government is “eagerly awaiting the completion of the construction works of the port in Gaza by the US” so that the Amalthea humanitarian aid mission can resume, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Speaking on his arrival at the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV) general assembly, Christodoulides also added...

Action Global Communications was recognised as the “Mediterranean Consultancy of the Year” at the esteemed 2024 EMEA SABRE Awards, presented by Provoke Media. The prestigious accolade marks a significant milestone in Action’s illustrious journey, spanning over half a century of dedication, innovation and commitment to fostering meaningful connections. “‘The Mediterranean...

A man was shot while driving his motorbike in Nicosia’s Lakatamia area on Tuesday. He was driving after a visit at the central prisons and was shot at three times by another person on a motorbike. The injured man is reportedly ‘well known’ to police. He was transferred to the...

UN rights chief Volker Turk said on Tuesday that he was “horrified” by the destruction of the Nasser and Al Shifa medical facilities in Gaza and reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies there, according to a spokesperson. Palestinian authorities reported finding bodies in mass graves at a hospital...

By Robert Morgan Some 410 families will receive help for Easter from the Paphos branch of the Cypriot Red Cross, according to its president Maria Korakidou. The police department has provided supplemental help in the form of coupons which will be distributed to several of these families, Korakidou said. Alongside...

As of April 22, 2024 and for two weeks thereafter, Foody will be running Mega Deals, offering reduced prices on hundreds of products from Foody Market. In other words, discounts of up to 50 per cent, 1+1 options and other Mega Deals on branded supermarket products in all categories of...

The Met Office said temperatures will rise to around 33 degrees Celsius inland on Tuesday with an increased amount of dust in the atmosphere. On Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures will be noticeably above seasonal averages, hovering around 37 degrees inland, 34 on coastal areas and 31 on the mountains. Dust...

More than 53,000 runners completed the 44th London Marathon on Sunday, a record for the event, race organisers said on Monday. The number is a significant increase from last year’s edition when 43,965 runners finished the race. There were 54,281 runners who started after 65,725 registered to participate, with Olympic champion Peres...

Cypriot firm Ask Wire, which provides integrated real estate profiling and data analytics services, has been included in the third edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list for the Middle East and Cyprus. The company was featured in two categories, one acknowledging rising stars, and the other identifying companies...

Some 706,534 people have registered to vote for the upcoming elections in June, chief returning officer Elikkos Ilias announced on Tuesday. Among the total number of registered voters, there are 568,608 Cypriots, of which 837 are Turkish Cypriots holding identity cards of the Republic of Cyprus. Furthermore, the breakdown of...

A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers from Tokyo to Beijing and Stockholm. The dollar is at its highest since November against other major currencies, poised for a fourth straight month of gains. Its latest rally, following stronger-than-expected March inflation numbers...

Cyprus’ treatment of asylum seekers was documented as significant human rights issues, in the latest US Department of State report published on Tuesday, which raised the alarm for widespread hate speech. The 2023 report also detailed investigations surrounding money laundering and ‘golden passports’, highlighting the human rights situation had not...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed that nothing would prevent him from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda after parliament finally approved the divisive policy that is designed to deter migrants from travelling in small boats to Britain. Hours after the bill passed, a French newspaper reported that at least five migrants...

Set against Cyprus’ rapidly growing role as a centre for technology and innovation, the 2nd Cyprus – The New Global Tech & Innovation Hub Summit is ready to draw international attention once again. Scheduled for April 25 and 26, this international conference will take place in the heart of Cyprus,...

At least five migrants died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from an area near the French town of Wimereux on Tuesday, police said. The French coast guard confirmed a police rescue operation had found several “lifeless bodies” following a failed attempt to cross the Channel. A coast...

The government will resort to the Legal Service if the consortium in charge of developing Larnaca’s port and marina fails to make the financial guarantee payment by the end of the day, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. Last week, Kition Ocean Holdings agreed to renew their financial guarantee...

A National Council meeting will take place on Friday, where President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to brief party leaders on the latest developments over the Cyprus problem. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the meeting will take place at 10:30am at the presidential palace. “During the meeting, the president will brief...

A win at the weekend has given Arsenal a boost but facing Chelsea on Tuesday will be a challenge for the Premier League leaders, manager Mikel Arteta said. Arsenal beat Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, returning to winning ways after losing to Aston Villa the previous weekend and being knocked out of the Champions League with a...

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Tuesday set off on a visit to Guangzhou, China, in order to partake in the naming ceremony of the newly built cargo ship ‘AAL Limassol‘, which is owned by AAL Shipping, a subsidiary of the Schoeller Holdings group, under the leadership of Heinrich Schoeller....

Inter Milan won their 20th Serie A title on Monday after a 2-1 win at AC Milan gave Simone Inzaghi’s side an unassailable lead in the standings. A goal from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram in each half proved sufficient to secure Inter‘s victory, with Fikayo Tomori scoring a late goal to...

Bullying is a pervasive issue that affects individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and social statuses. It manifests in various forms, ranging from physical aggression to subtle acts of exclusion and cyberbullying. And one of its most alarming and traumatising aspects is childhood and school bullying. According to findings from a...

By Simon Demetriou If you’re a corporation that wants to convince your customers that you’re a company on the up, and that the absence of workers on the shop floor is definitely not a deliberate cost-cutting measure, what do you do? Easy. Put up a bunch of ‘large banners reading...

Renovations work began on Monday at the abandoned mosque in the village of Alektora, in the Limassol district. The work’s commencement was announced by the bicommunal Technical committee on cultural heritage’s Turkish Cypriot co-chairman Ali Tuncay, and is being carried out with the technical support of the United Nations Development...