Новости за 13.01.2024

A mudslide brought on by heavy rains in northwest Colombia killed at least 23 people and injured dozens on a busy highway, authorities said on Saturday. The mudslide, which happened Friday afternoon, covered a roadway that connects the cities of Quibdo and Medellin in the Pacific province of Choco. At least 35 people...

President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States had delivered a private message to Iran about Iran-backed Houthis responsible for attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea. “We delivered it privately and we’re confident we’re well-prepared,” Biden told reporters at the White House before departing to the Camp David...

Chelsea beat their west London neighbours Fulham 1-0 on Saturday as a penalty by top scorer Cole Palmer earned the Blues their third Premier League win in a row, even if coach Mauricio Pochettino’s men laboured in front of goal once again. Palmer sent Bernd Leno the wrong way with...

A large protest was held in Tbilisi on Saturday to demand harsh punishment for a woman accused of defacing a religious icon depicting Josef Stalin which was recently-installed in the Georgian capital, as tensions over the incident remained high. The woman is alleged to have splashed paint on the icon, which was...

Out of the 36 children missing since the 1974 Turkish invasion, only 20 have been identified so far, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday in his address at the naming ceremony of the ‘Park of Missing Children of the Turkish Invasion 1974’ in Nicosia. The education ministry will now move...

Rental firm Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ.O) is selling about 20,000 electric vehicles, including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet about two years after a deal with the automaker to offer its vehicles for rent, in another sign that EV demand has cooled. Hertz will instead opt for gas-powered vehicles, it said on Thursday,...

The UN secretary general’s personal envoy to Cyprus will be on the island after January 27, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday. Colombian diplomat Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar has already begun her contacts, including a meeting she had with Cyprus’ permanent representative in New York, he said, noting that it was...

Prominent Larnaca businessman Demetris Lefkaritis has died at the age of 67 it was announced on Saturday. Lefkaritis was the executive director of Petrolina Holdings. Reports suggested his death was unexpected and a post-mortem will be carried out to confirm the exact cause. Lefkaritis was on the board of Lefkaritis...

Cyprus is taking all measures to ensure national security remains intact President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, amid growing criticism and fears over the use of the British bases in Akrotiri as one of the launching pads for Houthi attacks in Yemen. “On matters of national security, we must be...

What was the mantua? By Sarah Bendall If you’ve watched many period dramas, you’ve probably seen a mantua before. Originating in France in the 1670s, this women’s garment consisted of lengths of t-shaped fabric that were pleated to create an unstiffened bodice with attached overskirts. This gown was worn over...

Walt Disney’s (DIS.N) Pixar Animation Studios is set to cut jobs as the studio has completed production on some shows and now has more staff than it needs, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Thursday. TechCrunch reported earlier that Pixar was set to undergo layoffs as high as 20%...

Students in Larnaca facing financial difficulties will be offered free supportive classes, the parents association for secondary and technical education said on Saturday. The support will be offered together with the teachers union (Oelmek) district office, seeking to help students whose families are in a difficult financial situation. Extra classes...

Fishermen in Paphos say they are in desperate need of state support to survive, as infrastructure in Paphos is crumbling and many are leaving the profession. In an interview with the CNA on Saturday, chairman of the Paphos fishing association Leonidas Leonidou said there were 65 fishermen in Paphos and...

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A solidarity event in support on Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector Mustafa Hurben was set to take place on Saturday at the Ledra St crossing point in Nicosia. “By refusing to enlist in the armed forces, he is putting his personal freedom at risk as he is being prosecuted by the...

The rich history of Mac ‘n Cheese, a comfort food beloved on both sides of the Atlantic, will take you on a journey through time and taste buds. A world where pasta meets a velvety cheese sauce, transcending continents and cultures. Venture back to 14th-century England, where the roots of...

By Sara Byala A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, who...

Citi Research on Friday lowered its Brent price forecasts for this year and 2025, citing oversupply concerns but expects prices holding above $70 per barrel in 2024 as OPEC+ keeps global oil markets “finely balanced”. Citi cut its 2024 Brent price forecast by $1 to $74 per barrel and slashed...

At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China, the local emergency management agency said on Saturday, vowing to continue rescue operations and launch city-wide safety checks. A safety inspection campaign in coal-rich Pingdingshan, in Henan...

A yellow weather warning was in effect until Saturday noon for rain and isolated thunderstorms. Issued by the met department, the warning was valid from 5pm on Friday until 12pm on Saturday. It details a combination of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected, particularly on the western and southern coasts....

As with every January, this is the chance for a fresh start. DR VASOS SILIVISTRIS suggests how Now the Christmas festivities are over, we are back to the harsh reality of daily life. However, the New Year gives us the chance for a fresh start, the opportunity to make a...

More than half a million Cypriots live abroad. Thousands of expats once called this island home. Alix Norman asks why they would or wouldn’t return for good   There’s something about Cyprus! While those of us who live here are quick to condemn the rising cost of living, low salaries...

In Dece­mber 2023, Bitcoin (BTC) mining revenue­ skyrocketed. Miners hit the­ir highest point of the year, raking in a stagge­ring $1.51 billion. This hefty sum signifies remarkable­ earnings for miners and establishe­s a new benchmark. Meanwhile, InQubeta (QUBE) has become a hotbed in the crypto community. The presale is buzzing,...

Two artistic events coming up in Paphos shortly are inviting the public to attend. Ex Artis Cultural Association organises the first, a public art installation. On the morning of January 20 on Agoras Street, the installation The Windspinners will open at 11am. This is a collective art installation by Peace2peace/Connective...

By David Shepardson and Allison Lampert The US aviation regulator on Friday extended the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes indefinitely for new safety checks and announced it will tighten oversight of Boeing  itself after a cabin panel broke off a new jet in mid-flight. As United Airlines and Alaska Airlines cancelled flights through...