Новости за 20.01.2024

The Union of Cyprus Journalists and the Turkish Cypriot Association of Journalists have jointly announced the launch of a bicommunal competition of journalistic photography. An Open Call is currently active and the selected works will be presented in a photography exhibition held in the buffer zone this spring. The competition...

The government will soon announce a plan to attract more people to museums in the Akamas villages, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday. Speaking at the inauguration of three different projects in Inia, he said that a specific plan will be prepared in the coming months, providing incentives so that...

Works in the Akamas will resume “immediately” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, despite calls against it by the Green Party. Speaking about last month’s cabinet decision regarding changes to the implementation of the projects of the Sustainable Development Plan of the National Forest Park of Akamas, the president called...

Four U.S. banks warned of lower interest income for this year on Friday, capping a week of dour commentary from the industry that has been under pressure from high deposit costs. After more than a year of booking strong profits on the back of the high interest they were able...

An Alabama death row prisoner who survived a botched execution attempt by lethal injection asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to halt the state’s planned second attempt next week, this time by the novel method of asphyxiation with nitrogen gas. Lawyers for Kenneth Smith, convicted for a murder-for-hire committed...

Arsenal returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 drubbing of toothless London rivals Crystal Palace to climb one place to third in the Premier League on Saturday. Gabriel’s headed goal from a corner and a Dean Henderson own goal – also largely the work of Gabriel –...

The state official who refused an alcohol test last week should have resigned, Akel MP Irene Charalambidou reiterated on Saturday. The incident took place at 2.30am on January 11 in Nicosia, with media reporting the state official who tested positive for alcohol later refused to provide a second sample for...

Israel pounded targets across the Gaza Strip on Saturday while its planes dropped leaflets on the southern area of Rafah urging Palestinians seeking refuge there to help locate hostages held by Hamas, residents said. Palestinian fighters battled tanks trying to push back into the eastern suburbs of the Jabalia area...

The government intends to hold all matches without the presence of fans if the violence in the stadiums continues, President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised on Saturday. Following last week’s incidents of violence in football matches that led to the injury of a player, the president said he had communicated with the...

Order of play on the main courts on the eighth day of the Australian Open on Sunday (prefix number denotes seeding): * Day session: From 12 p.m. (0100 GMT) * Night session: From 7 p.m. (0800 GMT) ROD LAVER ARENA Magdalena Frech (Poland) v 4-Coco Gauff (U.S.) 1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia)...

Nestled in Nicosia’s old town streets is the Fairytale Museum, filled with stories and books that celebrate the art of fairytales. This winter it jumps back into action with a new exhibition that is set to charm children and adults all year round. The What Do Our Emotions Have to...

Four ways to tell the designer fashion items worth investing in from the ones that aren’t By Naomi Braithwaite Whether it’s aspiring to the “quiet luxury” or “old money” looks taking over TikTok, or cringing at the “ludicrously capacious bag” scene in the last season of Succession, designer clothes and...

Parties on Saturday slammed President Nikos Christodoulides for handing out political favours with appointments made to semi-governmental organisations. Criticism came from various political factions, which slammed the sloppy handling by Chirstodoulides’ government of SGO appointments. Responding to accusations, Christodoulides said “every innovation and significant reform sparks reactions”. He also expressed...

Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab said on Friday it would reduce production of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck, as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) slows. The No. 2 U.S. automaker said it would cut production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to one shift starting April 1. In October, the...

Five men were arrested for stealing transformers from the Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) and causing damage of over €100,000 in the past three months, it emerged on Saturday. The suspects were arrested for 19 cases involving theft of transformers and causing malicious damage, police said. The offences were carried out...

An Israeli missile strike on Syria’s capital Damascus on Saturday killed four members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, including the head of the force’s information unit in Syria, a security source in the regional pro-Syria alliance told Reuters. In a statement carried on Iranian state television, the Revolutionary Guards confirmed that...

Epidemiologist Petros Kararyiannis on Saturday appealed to the public, especially the elderly and vulnerable groups, to get vaccinated to protect themselves from Covid-19. The Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School said that despite warnings and recommendations since September, many citizens have still not...

Ivan Toney has set himself goals, literally, for the rest of the season and all eyes will be on the Brentford striker when he returns on Saturday from an eight-month ban for betting offences. The West London club’s top scorer in 2022-23 is available for the late home game against...

Curious about Feng Shui but find it a bit overwhelming? Let’s make it easy! The Feng Shui Bagua Map is a tool that can bring good vibes to your home and life. At the heart of this transformative practice lies the study of Geomancy, derived from the Greek words Gaia,...

Renowned Brazilian WBC Muay Thai champion Barbara Aguiar recently led an extraordinary week-long seminar at The Big Gym Larnaca, captivating attendees with her impressive skills and exceptionally motivating energy. The seminar, sponsored by McGibney Coaching, marked a special occasion for Cyprus’ martial arts community. Barbara, celebrated for her achievements in...

As we move past January’s half-way mark it is time to look ahead at what next month’s events agenda will bring. Local productions, out-of-town excursions, travelling shows from abroad and live performances will enrich the cultural calendar next month starting with the Explore the Ice Age exhibition. The touring exhibition...

Frog’s Legs – a dish that has hopped its way into culinary traditions around the world, transcend borders and inviting both awe and curiosity. In ancient times, the consumption of frog’s legs was not merely a delicacy but a practice embedded in cultural symbolism. Ancient Romans and Greeks considered frogs...

Opposites don’t attract, but mixing them with the right chemistry can give a delicious result says Nathan Kilah Salads are not just for summer. And salads are even more delicious with a good dressing. Most salad dressings are temporarily stable mixtures of oil and water known as emulsions. But how...

Limassol police arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the assault of an individual earlier this month, it was announced on Saturday. The arrest of the 24-year-old suspect took place after police published photos of him to gather information about his identification. For the same case, police arrested three other...

In total 25 irregular migrants were spotted at the coastal area of Ayia Napa in the early morning hours on Saturday. Police said the new migrants arrived in the island by sea in a six-metre-long boat which went unnoticed by radar due to its ice and the prevailing waves. Instead,...