Новости за 06.03.2024

The Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association held a conference on Tuesday evening which put the spotlight on Larnaca’s potential as a key investment destination. The event, titled “A Hidden Gem in the Mediterranean,” sought to cast the spotlight on Zenon’s city as a flourishing hub for both local and international investors....

Australia‘s Qantas Airways has been fined A$250,000 for illegally sacking an employee who told staff not to clean aircraft arriving from China early in the COVID-19 pandemic, adding to the airline’s reputational challenges. The New South Wales state district court issued the fine on Wednesday after finding the carrier guilty...

Global passenger demand increased by 16.6 per cent in January, according to a report released on Wednesday by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), indicating a robust start for the year. “2024 is off to a strong start despite economic and geopolitical uncertainties,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. “As...

THE WAY THINGS ARE Critical thinking doesn’t mean teaching children selected influences the teacher either approves or disapproves of. It means giving unbiased information and allowing a child to process, question and make up their own mind. If belief is strong and fair, it will stand up to scrutiny, and...

The government on Wednesday decided to send financial aid to those affected by storms in Limassol and the village of Kormakitis earlier this year. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said payments will be made “immediately”. He said that in Limassol, 191 residential properties, 19 commercial properties...

An Albanian court jailed an elected mayor from the Greek minority for two years for election fraud, a sentence likely to raise tensions with neighbouring Greece that has warned of a possible impact on Albania’s bid to join the EU. Dhionisios Alfred Beleri was arrested in May 2023 and accused of buying...

A three-year-old child who contracted measles is “out of danger” and in a “good condition” under treatment at the Makarios hospital in Nicosia, the hospital’s paediatric department director Avraam Ilias said on Wednesday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), he did note, however, that the discovery of two cases...

Auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides on Wednesday described a planned separation of his powers set out by President Nikos Christodoulides as “legally impossible”. In a post on X, he said the Audit Office “will oppose any attempt to interfere with its work with the means provided by the Constitution”. “This matter is...

Hope for Children CRC Policy Center honours the International Day Against Bullying on March 6, shedding light on the escalating phenomenon rising in Cyprus, as confirmed by the comprehensive research study to analyse the prevalence of violence in Cyprus. Bullying can be defined as an “aggressive, repeated, intentional behaviour involving...

Turkey on Wednesday issued an anti-Navtex to Cyprus’ initial navigational warning about studies being carried out in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by Ankara’s ships. The original Navtex from the government was issued for studies being carried out by the ‘Bilim 2’ boat from March 5 to 15. In...

Celestyal and the Cyprus Maritime Academy have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the field of maritime education. Under the agreement, Celestyal will offer full scholarships to aspiring Cyprus Maritime Academy cadets, thus confirming the company’s commitment to train young talent from the island and...

Cyprus’ Finance Minister Makis Keravnos met with the chairman of Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (Ipto) Manousos Manousakis, according to an announcement released on Tuesday evening. The announcement said that an Ipto delegation accompanied Manousakis. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday at the Ministry of Finance in Nicosia, involved...

Hamas said on Wednesday it was pressing on with efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza with Israel despite the absence of Israeli negotiators from talks in Egypt. Negotiators from the Palestinian militant group, Qatar and Egypt are in Cairo trying to secure a 40-day ceasefire in the war between...

When it comes to Famagusta –and most specifically to Ayia Napa– the heart of carnival season beats at Ayia Napa Marina, with many surprises and fun activities to get everyone in a party mood. This year, on Saturday, March 16, from 2-5pm, the Marina will throw a fun-tastic carnival party,...

The state should proceed with the taxation of the windfall profits of banks and renewable energy (RES) companies to procure revenue for implementation of an integrated social policy, PEO union said on Wednesday. The union claimed that is the only way to provide an effective social safety net for vulnerable...

Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and modernity that beckons travelers from around the globe. Known for its picturesque canal network, historic architecture, rich artistic heritage, and liberal culture, Amsterdam offers a unique experience that is both enriching and captivating. This article...

Police in Paphos  arrested a 29-year-old man on Tuesdayafter seizing large quantities of fireworks, cannabis and smuggled tobacco. A total of 188 fireworks, 11 grammes of cannabis, 6106 packs of cigarettes, 94 boxes of electronic cigarettes, 5.1kg of tobacco were found. Additionally, 509 packs of cigarettes and 10 packs of...

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council on Wednesday released an announcement stressing that it has intensified its efforts to combat the issue of illegal real estate brokering, resulting in 167 criminal cases filed during the year 2023. The council’s president, Marinos Kineyirou, underlined the organisation’s commitment to not only...

An Italian fan was arrested in Munich late on Monday for performing an Adolf Hitler salute after the police were called to a beer hall where a gathering of Lazio supporters had assembled. Bayern Munich beat Lazio in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on...

Manchester City may be 3-1 up in their Champions League Round of 16 tie against FC Copenhagen but manager Pep Guardiola has warned his defending champions against any complacency in Wednesday’s second leg clash at home. City, second in the Premier League, face leaders Liverpool on Sunday who they trail by a point but...

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is happy with his team’s season so far as they lead LaLiga and prepare to host RB Leipzig with a 1-0 lead in their Champions League last-16 second leg tie but the Italian said his job still involved a lot of suffering. Talking to the media on...

Hellenic Bank supported the recently-held Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum The 7th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum, which took place in February, saw a number of optimistic messages being conveyed regarding the global and Cypriot shipping industry, amidst a period of intense uncertainty for the international economy. The event,...

An 82-year-old grandfather was jailed on Wednesday for shooting a man who was attempting to steal electricity cables from his house last June. He was sentenced at the Limassol criminal court to two and a half years behind bars after having been convicted of intending to cause serious bodily harm...

Unlike most of my restaurant visits, this one was spur of the moment. I was out for a walk, luckily accompanied by my faithful dining companion, and we both realised that dinner time was approaching. We’re always hungry so more than ready to try out something new. Nicosia’s Makarios Avenue...

TLDR A new update could spur Ethereum (ETH) to rise to $3,847.11 in a few weeks. Following a recent Coinbase announcement, the value of Binance Coin (BNB) could rise to $470.41 before mid-April. With its blockchain ICO concluded, top crypto experts are bullish on Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) due to its...