Новости за 09.01.2024

New cabinet members were appointed based on their ability to implement President Nikos Christodoulides’ pre-election pledges and not because of party allegiances, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. Letymbiotis was speaking on CyBC radio where he was asked about the increased presence of Diko party members in the cabinet,...

Sunglasses are not just a practical accessory for summer; they’re a fashion statement. Here are five tips to help you rock your sunglasses this season: 1. Match your sunglasses to your face shape The key to looking great in sunglasses is choosing a pair that complements your face shape. If...

A 44-year-old man suspected of causing the traffic accident that killed four people on New Year’s Day will remain in custody until the start of his trial in February, the Limassol Criminal court ruled on Tuesday. The court ruled this was because he does not have close ties to Cyprus,...

More children than usual were off school sick on Monday, the first day of school after the Christmas holidays. Education ministry’s secondary education director Elias Markadjis said on Tuesday that “around five or six per cent” of children across Cyprus had taken the previous day off sick, a markedly higher...

On the occasion of hosting the performance Erotokritos by Vincenzo Kornaros of the National Theatre of Northern Greece by the Nicosia International Festival and in the framework of the festival’s cooperation with the University of Cyprus, an open discussion with the audience is organised this week with Professor Dr Mary...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on his latest mission to rein in the Gaza war, told Israeli leaders on Tuesday there was still a chance of winning acceptance from their Arab neighbours, if they create a path to a viable Palestinian state. On his fourth trip to the region...

Starting with a job in McDonalds, one member of the diaspora is now on a growth story driving globalisation at a high street sandwich chain finds PAUL LAMBIS Regarded as one of the most successful high street food chains in Britain, Pret A Manger was established in 1983 and has...

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to breathe new life into his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections. The move will not necessarily lead to any major political shift, but signals a desire for Macron to try...

Mediterranean Hospitality Venture (MHV) Ltd has agreed to sell 50 per cent of its stake in Aphrodite Hills Resort Limited (AHRL) to WRA Consultants Ltd, a private company registered in Cyprus. AHRL owns and runs the five-star Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel in the Paphos district. The deal was completed on...

Cyprus has satisfactorily dealt with nine of the 16 recommendations on tackling corruption, according to the latest Greco (Group of States against Corruption) report, published on Tuesday. The findings are detailed in the second compliance report, which were also underlined by the attorney-general (AG). Cyprus has implemented satisfactorily or dealt...

Oesterreichischer Lloyd Shipping Group announced the appointment of Sunil Kapoor as its newest Partner and Chief Operating Officer. Kapoor, with over 40 years in the maritime industry, will lead business development and deal-sourcing activities within the ship management and ship-owning sectors. He has extensive experience and leadership roles in India,...

German football fans should fill Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena to properly commemorate the life of Germany great Franz Beckenbauer who died aged 78 on Sunday, former team mate and ex-Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on Tuesday. Beckenbauer, who was Germany’s first truly global sports star and led them to...

The energy ministry on Tuesday formally announced details of proposed subsidy plans for use of renewable energy from rooftop installations and energy saving measures through insulation. The final plan has yet to be approved. The 2024-2025 subsidy plan, to be financed from the state’s energy and resilience funds, aims to...

Hezbollah launched explosive drones at an army base in northern Israel on Tuesday, declaring the attack part of its response to recent Israeli assassinations in Lebanon, as sources reported three Hezbollah fighters killed in an Israeli strike. The group said its drones had hit the Israeli army headquarters in Safed...

Base Element’s snap mobile application received a Gold Award for outstanding UX design excellence at the 2023 London Design Awards. snap is an innovative service-booking app for the beauty and wellness industry, which has entrusted Base Element with the design and development of its apps and platform. Base Element has...

Cyprus’ Archbishop Georgios on Tuesday called on the UN to “take on its responsibilities” and protect the human rights of a people which has been suffering for years. His statements were referring to Greek Cypriots and were made after a meeting at the presidential palace with President Nikos Christodoulides. The...

Two 32-year-old men from Cameroon have been arrested and remanded for three days in the north, as the main suspects in the murder of Ayca Alav two weeks ago, reports said on Tuesday. The two men have been sought by police in the north since December 22, for the murder...

Freight costs have increased dramatically as a result of the Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, with some ships now going round the Cape of Good Hope to reach Europe, despite the higher cost. Shipping executives describe the situation as critical, with 18 shipping companies, primarily container carriers,...

Police in Limassol arrested a 52-year-old woman suspected of conning people out of over €400,000 by pretending to be a real estate agent, authorities said on Tuesday. Complaints were filed against the woman, and during investigations police found that she had stolen €430,000 from various potential ‘clients’ when she pretended...

The Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation (CYS) and the Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association (GBCY) have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen business connections and opportunities between companies in the UK and Cyprus. The partnership was confirmed after a meeting on January 5, 2024, between Pambos Kammas, Director of Standardisation at CYS,...

The electricity authority’s new photovoltaic park in Akrotiri is officially ready to operate as of Tuesday. Speaking on CyBC’s morning programme EAC spokeswoman, Christina Papadopoulou noted that the PV park was a step in the right direction for reducing energy costs, but she admitted the park’s contribution to the island’s...

By Simon Demetriou I don’t know whether choosing to read the sequel of a book that I found offensively awful is behaviour that would be categorised as morbid curiosity or sadomasochism, but whichever of my baser characteristics was to blame, when I found out that Nita Prose (yes, it’s a...

Former France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has spoken of his mental health battles, saying he “must have been in depression” throughout his career. The 46-year-old ended his glittering 20-year club career in 2014, which also included stints at Monaco, Juventus, Barcelona and New York Red Bulls. He scored 228...

FA Cup holders Manchester City face a tricky trip to Tottenham Hotspur, while in-form Aston Villa have been drawn to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round. Third-placed champions City are a point above Spurs with a game in hand in the Premier League table, while Villa are...

Volkswagen’s voice assistant integrating ChatGPT into its cars will be able to converse with users in a back-and-forth dialogue by the middle of the year, the carmaker said on Monday as it presented the technology in Las Vegas. Volkswagen presented its first vehicles featuring ChatGPT, to be available for customers in...