Новости за 15.02.2024

Rooftops can offer a whole new way to experience a city. ELENI PHILIPPOU meets the woman mapping what is available in Nicosia There is a whole other world between the top storey of a building and the sky. Quiet, somewhat abandoned spaces, rooftops silently witness a city’s ever-evolving narrative but...

Israeli forces said on Thursday they had raided the biggest functioning hospital in Gaza, as video posted online showed chaos, shouting and the sound of shooting in darkened corridors that were filled with dust and smoke. Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari described the raid on Nasser Hospital as...

Cyprus’ energy ministry on Thursday lauded the successful completion of an appraisal well at Cronos-2 in Block 6 of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by Εni and TotalEnergies. The well. located 160 km off the coast of Cyprus, confirmed the lateral extension of the Cronos-1 discovery, 3 km away,...

Despite the high volatility of the crypto market, many crypto projects have witnessed a massive inflow of investors. As the year goes by, analysts have picked the best cryptocurrencies that have a high chance of returning huge profits in the year. The tokens are MultiversX (EGLD), Pendle (PENDLE) and Pullix...

Cypriot MEP Niyazi Kizilyurek said on Wednesday night that the European Union “must deal with Turkish Cypriots’ problems.” He was speaking on Kibris Postasi TV and said the EU “does not approach the Cyprus problem very favourably.” “While the EU was waiting for a solution around the Annan Plan in...

An Egyptian national who was in prison in Cyprus died in the early hours of Thursday morning. The man, aged 57, had reportedly been suffering from “chronic and serious medical problems” since January. The Prisons department said it “expresses its sincere condolences to the relatives of the deceased”, but that...

A lot is happening this weekend – the first edition of a new festival, art exhibitions and concerts by some of Cyprus’ young emerging artists. Here is a selection of noteworthy events. First up is the launch of the first Palestinian Film Festival – Lemesos which will showcase award-winning short...

Police in Larnaca arrested three men for “acting suspiciously” before the start of Wednesday night’s football match between Anorthosis and Apollon. The trio, two of whom are 28 years old and one is 25, remain in custody. Police said that shortly before kick-off, a person in one of the stands...

A jewellery shop in Paphos was burgled in the early hours of Thursday morning. The shop, which is located in the centre of the town, was broken into at around 1:45am. Its owner was notified by a text message that the shop’s burglar alarm had sounded, and called the police,...

The leaders of Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Thursday called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, according to a joint statement released in response to reports about Israel’s planned military operation in Rafah. “We are gravely concerned by indications that Israel is planning a ground offensive into Rafah....

Lazio and PSG were the winners from last nights first leg last-16 Champions League ties with wins over Bayern Munich and Real Sociedad respectively Ciro Immobile scored a 69th-minute penalty to earn hosts Lazio a 1-0 victory over 10-man Bayern Munich on Wednesday in their Champions League round of 16...

Snow is expected to fall once again on the Troodos mountain range on Thursday as inclement weather hits the whole island. In areas of lower altitude, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with the possibility of hailstones. Temperatures are expected to rise to a maximum of 16 degrees Celsius inland, 18...

Japan’s Sony (6758.T) slashed the full-year sales forecast for its PlayStation 5 console on Wednesday and said it plans to list its financial business next year as it focuses on entertainment and image sensors. Sony cut its PS5 sales forecast for the year ending March to 21 million units, from...

Coca-Cola (KO.N) surpassed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as it benefits from higher product prices and buoyant demand for its juices, energy drinks and sodas. Despite the company hiking prices over the last several quarters, consumers dining out and indulging in experiences like movies and sports have...

Lyft (LYFT.O) beat estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday and said it would generate positive free cash flow for the first time in 2024, as it cut costs and became more competitive with larger rideshare rival Uber (UBER.N). Shares were up 17 per cent in late afterhours trade, despite a...

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) on Wednesday warned of downside economic risks building in Australia from continued high interest rates and persistent inflation, as the country’s largest lender posed a drop in its first-half profit. The bank’s profit, which still beat expectations, came a day after mortgage lending challenger Macquarie...

The proposed reform on waste management – the “pay as you throw” scheme – is expected to result in an annual increase of approximately €140 per person across Cyprus. This reform, which is being promoted nationwide, comes amidst concerns over Cyprus’ low recycling rate of just 15 per cent, with...

Since independence, Cypriots have put great value in university education. Parents would put all their savings into their children’s university education, often going without for this purpose, while youngsters would often hold a full-time job to pay for their studies. A university degree was considered the path to a better...

Several people were struck by gunfire in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday in the vicinity of Union Station where a Super Bowl victory parade and celebration were taking place for the Kansas City Chiefs, police said. The condition of the victims was not immediately clear. Two armed people were taken...