Новости за 10.02.2024

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties to become the tournament’s top scorer as the hosts won their continental second title. Jordan were playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major...

Over 100 people gathered at a pro-Palestine protest in Nicosia’s Eleftheria Square on Saturday, calling for an end to the war in Gaza. This is the 18th consecutive week in which people have taken to the streets to protest against the ongoing war, calling on Israel to accept a ceasefire....

Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle by a brave visiting side before claiming all three points. Burnley began brightest but Liverpool took the lead in the 31st minute through a Diogo Jota...

A brief power cut affected a large number of areas across the country on Saturday afternoon. Electricity authority spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou told the Cyprus News Agency the outage was caused by a problem in the production system. “There were interruptions in the electricity supply in various areas nationwide,” Papadopoulou said,...

Rich findings of natural gas have been found in Cronos 2, located in block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Saturday. According to the state broadcaster, the minister cautioned patience until the company formally makes an announcement. He nonetheless said that by 2026...

A superb solo score from winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey led France to a 20-16 Six Nations victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, but there was controversy at the final whistle as the home side were ruled to have been held up over the tryline. Scotland believed they had crossed for...

As a war of words continued to rage over upcoming local government reform with ministers past and present charging political parties of distorting the law so much that the upcoming changes will be unviable, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Saturday the government remains committed to making it work. Sparking...

Relatives found the body on Saturday of a 6-year-old Palestinian girl who had begged Gaza rescuers to send help after being trapped by Israeli military fire, along with the bodies of five of her family members and two ambulance workers who had gone to save her. The Palestine Red Crescent...

Erling Haaland netted a brace with his first goals since his return from injury to lift Manchester City to a 2-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Everton on Saturday and provisionally into top spot in the Premier League table. Pep Guardiola’s team have 52 points after 23 games, while Liverpool –...

Cuba has charged 30 people for stealing 133 tonnes of chicken and selling them on the street in a rare major heist at a time of food shortages in the communist-run nation. Thieves took the meat, in 1,660 white boxes, from a state facility in the capital Havana, and used...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on Britain’s government to take steps to prevent “chaos” on the Eurostar rail link with France when the European Union is expected to introduce a new system of biometric border controls later this year. The EU’s checks mean that travellers from countries outside the bloc...

Demonstrators marched to the British High Commission on Saturday to protest against the UK’s bases in Cyprus. The Communist Initiative of Cyprus charged the British Bases have become a symbol of the island “as a base for the bloodshed of people and a surveillance centre.” Demonstrators said “yet another Cypriot...

Expanding online presence beyond domestic borders presents an exciting frontier for businesses. International search engine optimization (SEO) stands as the cornerstone of this global outreach, enabling brands to effectively engage with diverse audiences worldwide. However, the journey to international visibility is fraught with complexities, from navigating local search engine preferences...

But Marina Abramović’s products do not seem to be rooted in satire says Marta Zboralska Well-known performance artist Marina Abramović has launched a range of skincare and wellness products. Frequently described as “the godmother of performance art”, since the early 1970s, she has been using her own body as material,...

Lab workers at Nicosia general hospital will stage a 24-hour strike this Thursday, citing an unsafe work environment due to toxic fumes. Peo, Sek and Pasydy unions said on Saturday “it is unthinkable that in a lab where cancer diagnosis tests are being carried out, authorities do not take any...

One restaurant in Nicosia and another in Limassol were set on fire in the past 24 hours and sustained extensive damage, the fire service said on Saturday. Fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis said a restaurant in the Aglandja area of the capital was in flames at 4:58am. It took six...

The new opportunities that have been created for the Cyprus issue following the assumption of duties by the UNSG’s personal envoy María Ángela Holguín were outlined late on Friday by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in a meeting with his American counterpart Antony Blinken. The two ministers held a meeting...

Podium finishers at the upcoming Paris Olympics will be rewarded with a piece of the Eiffel Tower, organisers said on Thursday, unveiling the event’s medals which are set with hexagon-shaped tokens forged out of scrap metal from the monument. The idea was to link the Games with symbols of France,...

Have you ever had the privilege of encountering a young lightworker? You know, the kind, whose mere presence infuses a room with an energy so vibrant and positive it feels as if you’re basking in their glow. On Friday my day took a remarkable turn, unveiling blessings in the most...

Trapped in and around Rafah, more than 1 million Palestinians braced for Israel to complete a plan to evacuate them and launch a ground assault against Hamas fighters in the southern Gaza city. Aid agencies warned that large numbers of civilians could die in the Israeli offensive and the U.N....

Las Vegas’ newest star attraction, the $2.3 billion Sphere, is wowing football fans with a variety of Super Bowl-themed content as Sunday’s showpiece game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs approaches. The giant glowing orb has been displaying the helmets of both teams, graphics about the matchup...

A 36-year-old man from Strovolos died in a labour accident at an oil mill at Limassol’s Anogyra village on Friday afternoon, police said on Saturday. Petros Papadopoulos was repairing a machine used to collect olives. Under circumstances which are being investigated, he was crushed by a part of the vehicle...

Red Bull Formula One team boss Christian Horner attended a hearing on Friday to answer allegations about his conduct that have cast doubt on his future and could overshadow the champions’ car launch next week. Red Bull Racing and the Austrian energy drink parent company, who have not detailed the...

Putting photography in the spotlight is a new exhibition by a Limassol-born award-winning photographer and journalist. On February 16, Antigone Solomonidou-Drousiotou will open her En Somati exhibition at isnotgallery in Nicosia. The exhibition reaches Cyprus after its success in Athens and is a series that constitutes the first part of...

The history of Haggis has become synonymous with Scottish heritage, weaving together tradition, flavour and a touch of poetic resonance. In the misty hills and glens of Scotland, Haggis finds its ancient roots. Centuries ago, resourceful Scottish cooks devised a way to use every part of a sheep, creating a...