Новости за 05.01.2024

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius’ release on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, provoked a raw response in a country scarred by violence against women. Pistorius, who has said repeatedly that he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder, spent about eight and...

United Nations Secretary-general Antonio Guterres announced on Friday evening the appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as his “personal envoy” to Cyprus. The announcement was made by his spokeswoman Stephanie Tremblay, who said Guterres had asked Holguin “to take on the role of a good offices mission on his behalf...

Cypriot journalist Guren Tilki was arrested in Turkey on Friday, after allegedly insulting the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a social media post. Tilki travelled to the country as part of a 78-member delegation of journalists sent by the Cyprus Turkish Sports Writers’ Association (KTSYD) and was arrested on...

Police on Friday arrested a third person in connection with the drive-by shooting in Nicosia last week. The suspect is a 29-year-old man from Larnaca for which police secured a witness statement against him. So far, two people aged 26 and 27 have been arrested and are serving their remand...

Turkish Cypriot ‘MP’ and head of the north’s ‘parliamentary’ justice committee Oguzhan Hasipoglu made an extraordinary intervention to reporters on Friday regarding the trial of those held responsible for the collapse of the Isias hotel in Adiyaman, Turkey. The hotel collapsed during last February’s earthquakes in the region, and killed...

A new play presented by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation begins its series of shows this January and invites a strictly adult audience. Cleansed is a play by English playwright Sarah Kane first presented in 1998 in London that touches on sexual desires, love, pain, torture and death. From January 19,...

Police on Friday were on the hunt for a 24-year-old man for breaking into a Paphos home and stealing. Another individual aged 33 was also arrested in connection with the same case. Deputy police assistant for police operations in Paphos, Michalis Nicolaou said a 22-year-old reported that between January 2...

The offices of migrant support group Kisa were destroyed on Friday after an explosive device shattered the glass, destroyed equipment, and all of its records The group said it had received threats by groups driven by “racist and nationalist motives” who it believes carried out the attack. Akel was quick...

State pathologist Panicos Stavrianos has been barred from taking the stand in court proceedings investigating the death of former national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou. The development during Friday’s court hearing in Limassol allowed Nicolaou’s family to breathe a sigh of relief, as they were visible moved by the decision. Judge Doria...

Compulsory testing for Covid-19 within 48 hours of visits to a plethora of locations has been reintroduced by the government, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Friday. Kanari was speaking during a visit to the Limassol General hospital, and clarified that “everyone who enters hospitals, nursing homes, closed spaces [providing...

Mourners wept over the coffins of victims of two deadly blasts in Iran as the interior minister said on Friday a number of suspects had been arrested over the attacks claimed by Islamic State. Crowds chanted “revenge, revenge” in state TV footage of the funerals in the city of Kerman,...

Italy’s highest court cleared the late Agentine soccer legend Diego Maradona of tax evasion charges, ending a 30-year-long legal battle between the ex-Napoli striker and revenue authorities. Known as “El Pibe de Oro”, or the Golden Foot, Maradona was accused of allegedly using proxy companies in Liechtenstein to dodge legal fees when receiving...

Neither Arsenal nor Liverpool would have preferred to play each other in the third round of the FA Cup but the north London club’s manager Mikel Arteta hopes the “incredible clash” signals the start of another good run in the competition. Arteta won the FA Cup in his first season...

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Cheesemakers decided on Friday to suspend protest measures they announced to shut down dairy farms over an ongoing spat on halloumi. The looming threat had also led cattle farmers to threaten to dump milk outside the presidential palace if a solution was not found. The development comes a day after...

When it comes to winter fashion, staying chic and cozy can sometimes feel like a challenge. But fear not, because we have the ultimate solution for you: the black maxi dress. This versatile wardrobe essential is not only stylish but also incredibly comfortable, making it the perfect choice for those...

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, IPv4 addresses have become a crucial commodity. With the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses due to the rapid expansion of internet usage, businesses and individuals are increasingly turning to lease IPv4 addresses. This practice not only ensures continued online presence but also supports the growth and...

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has hailed the government’s proposal to gradually expand the provision of free pre-primary education to children aged four years old and up. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Michaelidou said the programme would expand the provision of free pre-primary education to a total of 22,500...

Akel and Green Party politicians met with the German ambassador to Cyprus to discuss the ongoing trial of Kurdish political activist Kenan Ayaz, it emerged on Friday. According to a statement by Ayaz’s team, Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas and Green party leader Giorgos Perdikis met with ambassador Anke Schlimm the...

The economist overseeing the project for the finance ministry announced on Friday that preliminary proposals for changes to the tax law will be submitted in March 2024, following the completion of all initial studies by that time. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, the Economic Research Center (CypERC) of the...

Deputy Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy Minister Philippos Hadjizacharias resigned on Friday, amid rumours that he was one of the cabinet ministers that would get the axe from President Nikos Christodoulides. Following a new year interview this week, where Christodoulides had told Philenews that a reshuffle was imminent before 18-months...

Where do you live? Larnaca with my husband and daughter. What did you have for breakfast? Two cups of coffee. I’m definitely not a morning person. Describe your perfect day Pretty simple to be honest. Making art in the morning and spending time with my family in the evening. I...

Arrest warrants have been issued for four more Turkish Cypriot lawyers for selling Greek Cypriot properties in the north, according to reports released on Friday. Akan Kursat, a Turkish Cypriot lawyer recently arrested in Italy on an EU warrant for similar charges, was found to have travelled from the north’s...

This is the story behind that little green app on everyone’s phones – Spotify. The Swedish TV series shows how the streaming platform was created and how it revolutionised the music industry and the way we listen to music. I will be honest. I didn’t love it at first. Its...

An upcoming event this weekend will gather bibliophiles and animal lovers. The PAWS (Protecting Animals Without Shelter) Book Bazaar, in collaboration with the Yfantourgeio Book Club, is making its return on Saturday and Sunday, from 11am until 6pm, raising money for a good cause. The two-day event offers both new...