Новости за 19.12.2018

The estimated total cost of a Christmas table for four this year is between €73 and €118 depending on how much one is willing to splurge, the Consumers’ Association said, much the same as last year. After carrying out market research both for those who want to spend as much as absolutely necessary and those […]

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday, as expected, but forecast fewer rate hikes next year and signaled its tightening cycle is nearing an end in the face of financial market volatility and slowing global growth. The central bank said the U.S. economy has been growing at a strong rate and the job […]

THE US ambassador to Israel will be present on Thursday’s trilateral summit between Cyprus, Greece and Israel in Beer Sheva according to reports on Wednesday, following Russian warnings over a potential build-up if Washington becomes involved militarily in Cyprus. President Nicos Anastasiades is already in Israel for the fifth trilateral summit with Greek Prime Minister […]

By George Psyllides THE brother of the attorney-general must substantiate accusations that the supreme court was controlled by a prominent law firm or else withdraw his comments, Justice Minister Ionas Nicolaou said on Wednesday. The minister was commenting on allegations made by Nicos Clerides last week following the acquittal of two former bank executives by […]

Athienou in Larnaca will under no circumstances agree to be merged with another municipality, it declared on Wednesday. The decision was made at a meeting at which local government reform and the possible merger of municipalities were discussed. Athienou Mayor Kyriakos Kareklas briefed organised groups on the proposals of Interior Minister Constantinos Petrides for reform. […]

Uber has lost its latest court bid to stop its British drivers being classified as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage, in a decision which jeopardises the taxi app’s business model. Two drivers successfully argued at a tribunal in 2016 that the Silicon Valley firm exerted significant control over them to […]

Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday his Manchester United career was a closed chapter following his sacking as manager a day earlier, but the Portuguese confirmed he would return to management. United sacked Mourinho after having suffered their worst start to a season for 28 years and replaced him with former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until […]

For the 80 teams who qualify for the group stages of European club football, the season starts with a glitzy party at the draw ceremony in Monaco and ends with millions of extra euros in the bank. But while those clubs cash in on the riches produced by the Champions League and, to a lesser […]

Tensions rose on Wednesday morning in a rundown apartment building near Ochi roundabout in Nicosia when a group of tenants – mostly people from Balkan and African countries, and among them a woman with a month-old baby – tried desperately to convince the landlord not to evict them. Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said none of […]

Blending Arabic cuisine with art performances, Zaatar Food Arts is more than just a restaurant: its frequent live music shows and theatre performances add another element to the dining experience with numerous gigs lined up for December. Zaatar is filling the last two weeks of year with almost daily musical events, starting with swing band […]

A deal for the construction of a pumping station which is expected to solve problems with flooding in Larnaca has been signed by the municipality and the sewerage board. “The agreement, signed at the offices of the sewerage board, provides for the construction of an S9 pumping station, the installation of rainwater transport pipes and […]

Britain’s House of Commons erupted in anger on Wednesday when Labour opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn appeared to mouth the words “stupid woman” after a lively exchange with Prime Minister Theresa May. Corbyn‘s remark was captured by television cameras during the question-and-answer session in parliament that British leaders have to endure every Wednesday. He had been peppering May […]

It’s no longer a secret that the reason why so many large companies technically base themselves out of what are seen as otherwise obscure countries is down to one main consideration – corporation tax. Coincidentally, or rather not. In an exercise purely designed to maximise profit and limit outgoings, rather than pay the higher rates […]

The education ministry on Wednesday “strongly condemned” far-right party Elam’s apparent attempt to score political points by announcing it had donated jackets to a primary school in Paphos for the “Greek” children. “We condemn the use of schools as a springboard of political expediency,” acting education ministry permanent secretary Elias Markatzis said. “Strongly condemn.” Markatzis […]

The United States is considering a total withdrawal of US forces from Syria as it nears the end of its campaign to retake all of the territory once held by Islamic State, US officials told Reuters on Wednesday. Such a decision, if confirmed, would upend assumptions about a longer-term US military presence in Syria, which […]

Like festive seasons past, the authentic Santa Claus from faraway Lapland, dressed up in red and smiling bright, will be arriving at The Mall of Cyprus to be photographed with his little friends as they prepare to welcome the New Year.  The event is organized with the valuable support of children’s favourite fruit juice drink, […]

The British government set out the biggest overhaul of its immigration policy in decades on Wednesday, ending special treatment for European Union nationals while promising to give businesses time to adapt to its post-Brexit plans. In a long-awaited policy paper on how Britain intends to approach immigration after its exit from the EU, the government […]

By Nadia Sawyer Mention Gesy (the National Health Scheme) to anyone currently working in the private health sector or health insurance sector and they run for the hills. From March 1, 2019, employees, pensioners and other income earners will, by law, have to contribute a percentage of their income to the scheme and that percentage […]

HACKERS targeted Cyprus’ diplomats in exposing thousands of EU diplomatic cables, by using a ‘run-of-the-mill’ phishing campaign the New York Times has reported, as details about the EU’s handling of various international issues surfaced. According to the CEO of the American security company Area 1, Oren Falkowitz, the phishing campaign pierced through the island’s systems […]

Manchester United have turned to former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to steady the ship until the end of the season, confirming the Norwegian as caretaker manager in the wake of Jose Mourinho’s sacking on Tuesday. Solskjaer, who leaves his role as manager of Norwegian club Molde, will be joined by Mike Phelan as assistant manager. […]

Leaving his artistic stamp on public urban spaces around the globe including those in Greece, Switzerland and the United States, the much-admired Greek sculptor Costas Varotsos is known for creations of cutting-edge steel and glass. Now, leaving the public space behind for a brief moment, the established artist is presenting his work in a museum […]

Host side Al Ain stunned South American champions River Plate 5-4 in a penalty shootout after coming back from a goal down to draw 2-2 in a thrilling Club World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Al Ain goalkeeper Khalid Eisa was the hero in the shootout, saving substitute Enzo Perez’s penalty to book his side’s spot […]

Pep Guardiola praised rookie goalkeeper Arijanet Muric after holders Manchester City reached the Carabao Cup semi finals. They beat Leicester 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday. City remain in the hunt for a quadruple this season as Oleksandr Zinchenko scored the decisive spot kick after Muric saved […]

Alexander Professional Studies (APS) is now an official accredited training partner of the UK-based Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The CISI is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals. Founded on the London Stock Exchange in 1992, today the CISI is a global body operating in 104 countries, […]

Dec 19 (Reuters) – Facebook Inc said it did not give some companies access to people’s data without their permission, after the New York Times reported on Tuesday that the social network allowed some large technology companies greater access to user data. The paper reported that Facebook allowed Microsoft’s Bing search engine to see the […]