Новости за 26.02.2019

The U.S. military disrupted the internet access of a Russian troll farm accused of trying to influence American voters on Nov. 6, 2018, the day of the congressional elections, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. The U.S. Cyber Command strike targeted the Internet Research Agency in the Russian port city of St. Petersburg, the Post […]

The economic sentiment dropped slightly in February compared with previous month, driven by confidence loss in industry, consumers and to a much lesser degree in retail trade, according to the University of Cyprus Economics Research Centre on Tuesday. The services confidence indicator picked up as firms appeared more optimistic while retail trade confidence dropped slightly […]

Brendan Rodgers has been appointed the new manager of Leicester, the club have announced. The 46-year-old has signed a deal until June 2022 after compensation was agreed with Celtic. Rodgers replaces Claude Puel after the Frenchman was sacked on Sunday with the 2016 champions 12th in the Premier League. Rodgers, who was at the King […]

One person has died of swine flu in the north, while five more cases are being treated, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Turkish Cypriot health minister Filiz Besim tests were carried out on 80 people showing flu symptoms, six of whom tested positive for swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus. Besim noted […]

President Nicos Anastasiades and Defence Minister Savvas Angelides on Tuesday highlighted that the opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which found the process of British decolonisation in Mauritius was not lawfully completed when that country gained independence, cannot immediately guide Cyprus’ actions in view of the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA). The ICJ opinion […]

By Tom Finn Britain’s pound vaulted to a 21-month high against the euro on Tuesday after Prime Minister Theresa May offered lawmakers the chance to vote on delaying Brexit. By opening up the possibility of avoiding a chaotic no-deal departure from the EU – the worst-case scenario for sterling – May’s proposal sent the currency […]

The amount of household packaging collected by Green Dot for recycling increased by five per cent in 2018 compared to the year before, it was announced on Tuesday. According to data published on the company’s website, the amount of PMD, paper and glass collected amounted to 26,686 tonnes last year and 25,347 tonnes in 2017. […]

An 18-year-old student attacked a classmate, 17, as well as two of his teachers at the Larnaca technical school, the police were informed on Tuesday. According to the report received by police, just after 1pm, the two students began arguing, after which the 17-year-old sought the help of a teacher. The teacher tried the separate […]

Despite recent record years Cyprus’ tourism continues to face great challenges due to geopolitical developments, recession and competition from neighbouring countries, speakers at the 41st annual conference of the Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe) said on Tuesday. These challenges need to be met through the continuation of the reform effort of the tourism sector, diversification of […]

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Tuesday it is open to the proposal to exempt provident funds from contributing to the national health scheme, known as Gesy. In parliament, MPs said a number of people have come forward with concerns that their provident funds may be tapped to provide a source of financing for […]

Germany’s domestic spy agency is not allowed to classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a “case to investigate”, a court ruled on Tuesday, handing a victory to the  party which had brought the case. The move represents a blow to Germany’s BfV intelligence agency whose chief had in January announced it would investigate the AfD to […]

By Jan Strupczewski The European Union would be ready to approve a short Brexit delay should Britain need more time to ensure parliamentary ratification of their divorce agreement, three EU officials said on Tuesday. EU leaders have increasingly pushed British Prime Minister Theresa May for an extension of the negotiating period as they see no […]

An agreement seems to have been reached between Greece’s Marfin Investment Group (MIG) and real estate investment company NBG Pangaea for the acquisition by the latter of the Hilton Cyprus, report said on Tuesday. According to daily Phileleftheros, after months of negotiations Pangea and MIG are close to striking a deal as soon as some […]

Lecturer and researcher at the Cyprus University of Technology Anna Farmaki has been featured by prestigious publisher Elsevier for her extensive publication history and for being a young academic active in tourism scholarship in general. She was asked about her research interests, the challenges she faces as an academic and the needs that academics require […]

Residents of the Zenon refugee estate in Larnaca on Tuesday called on President Nicos Anastasiades to intervene for urgent repairs to the buildings they live in, which they likened to third-world living conditions. Residents, among them families with small children, said their homes have severe mould problems while water runs through the walls when it […]

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos on Tuesday met the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Cyprus Jane Holl Lute in Athens. The meeting was held in a very good atmosphere, according to diplomatic sources. Katrougalos reiterated Greece’s commitment to the solution of the Cyprus issue on the basis of the UN resolutions, the abolition of the […]

For theatre lovers a platform with a bit of a difference is coming up. The 2nd National Monodrama Showcase takes place at the end of the week with performances in Greek that are worth watching to discover the work of local creators. After an open call with an overwhelming response, seven performances have been chosen […]

Bank of Cyprus announced on Tuesday the appointment of Takis Arapoglou to the board of directors with a view of him taking over as chairman after the departure of Josef Ackermann. The appointment is subject to the approval of the European Central Bank. Arapoglou, a Greek national, is a financial expert and consultant with extensive […]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump both arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday, the eve of their second summit at which they will tackle how to implement a North Korean pledge to give up its nuclear weapons. Trump flew into the capital Hanoi on Air Force One, touching down just before […]

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned to his Under-23 players after a spate of injuries left him short of options for Wednesday’s Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. Having lost Nemanja Matic before Sunday’s goalless draw with Liverpool, United’s injury woes worsened as Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard picked up knocks […]

Environmental authorities have turned down an application for a golf resort in the Ayia Napa area because of the negative irreversible effects on the natural environment. The decision was taken after they conducted an ecological assessment study and an environmental impact study, daily Phileleftheros reported on Tuesday. The study concluded the project would lead to […]

Turkey criticised European Union leaders on Tuesday for attending a summit hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi days after nine men were executed for killing Egypt’s chief prosecutor. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said it was hypocritical for EU leaders, who have told Ankara that reinstating the death penalty in Turkey would finally crush its […]

The Nicosia water board is proceeding with water cuts because of a problem with the central pipeline which supplies the Engomi water reservoir, it announced on Tuesday afternoon. Water supply has been interrupted in areas of the Strovolos, Ayios Dometios and Engomi municipalities. According to the announcement, efforts are being made to repair the damage […]

The European Union’s top court has ruled that the EU organic food logo cannot be used on meat derived from animals that have been slaughtered in accordance with religious rites without first being stunned. The EU Court of Justice said on Tuesday that such labelling aims to ensure products have been obtained in observance of […]

An information campaign will be launched on Wednesday covering everything members of the public need to know about the National Health Scheme (Gesy). The campaign, launched by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), will offer information on when Gesy will be launched, its services, what beneficiaries are entitled to, their obligations and contributions. It will also […]