Новости за 18.03.2024

Up for a night of charming sounds from a world-renowned classical music ensemble? A charming evening of string music will charm Paphos music enthusiasts soon. The internationally recognised string quartet casalQuartet is set to perform at Markideio Theatre in Paphos, on April 12 as part of the classical music concert...

Nottingham Forest were plunged into the Premier League relegation zone on Monday after having four points deducted for breaking financial rules last season. The deduction, announced by the league, left Forest in 18th place in the standings with 21 points, one behind Luton Town and four clear of 19th placed...

Six people were arrested and remanded under suspicion of being involved in three car thefts, police said on Monday. According to police, three 17-year-olds, a 19-year-old, and a 31-year-old were arrested on Sunday. Three of the individuals were taken to Nicosia district court, where they were issued an eight-day remand....

The European Union on Monday pledged to spend an initial 7.7 billion euros ($8.39 billion) on humanitarian aid in 2024, less than last year despite soaring needs in Gaza and elsewhere. “I think this is a solid amount … but it could be better,” EU humanitarian aid and crisis management chief Janez...

Two people were arrested at the Pournara migrant reception centre for posting a video announcing the arrival of migrants in Cyprus to inform people smugglers. The two suspects, 28 and 20, were arrested for facilitating illegal entry, transit and residence in violation of the Immigration Law and for offences under...

President Nikos Christodoulides discussed with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, among other things the intention to schedule the next Cyprus-Egypt Intergovernmental Summit, as well as the next trilateral summit with Greece, CNA has learnt. According to information CNA has obtained on Monday, the two leaders, during their meeting in Cairo...

Housed in a modern winery, Marathasa wines are thriving A couple of years ago, I predicted that there would be a revival of vineyards facing north. Since then, a few wineries have been doing just that, revitalising the viticultural heritage and planting new vines. Protected Geographical Indication Nicosia is the...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, announced on Monday that representatives from over 40 countries will meet in Cyprus on March 21 to discuss the operational coordination of the next steps regarding the aid corridor to the Gaza Strip. Entering a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Kombos said this meeting in...

Three men were arrested and remanded in for eight-days in Nicosia on Monday, under suspicion of aiding and abetting people smuggling along the Green Line. According to police, the men, 30, 28, and 24, were found loading suitcases into a car near the Green Line on Sunday night. The driver...

A romantic story about a man attempting to escape the world by heading to the island is set for international release. MELISSA HEKKERS meets the woman behind it “It’s like running a marathon,” a proud but clearly tired Cypriot filmmaker Stelana Kliris says after selling the rights of her most...

Time off? Invest it in some good TV says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES With three long weekends back-to-back (Green Monday, March 25, and April 1) you can do a lot of catching up on your favourite films and series! Get serious, turn the lights down, order pizza, cancel all your appointments and...

Famine is expected between now and May in the north of the Gaza Strip where 300,000 people remain trapped by fighting, a U.N.-backed report said on Monday. Across the whole of the Gaza Strip, the number of people facing “catastrophic hunger” has risen to 1.1 million, about half the population,...

Tamasos Bishop Isaias called on the public do not be swayed by the news and the machinations of the enemies of the church, in light of the scandals that have rocked the Osiou Avakoum monastery in recent days. Isaias was commenting on the scandals at the monastery in Fterikoudes, Nicosia...

Afghanistan’s Taliban said on Monday that Pakistan carried out two air strikes on its territory, killing five women and three children, and its security forces launched heavy weapons at the Pakistani military in retaliation. The strikes came as the neighbouring countries trade blame over who is responsible for a recent...

Israeli troops raided the compound of Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital early on Monday in an operation that Palestinian health authorities said caused multiple casualties and set off a fierce fire in one of the buildings. The Israeli military said soldiers had conducted a “precise operation” based on intelligence that the hospital was being used by...

The met office issued a yellow weather warning for Green Monday, as isolated showers are expected throughout the day. According to the met office, isolated storms are expected more in the mountains and in the eastern areas of the island. Temperatures are expected to rise to 21 degrees inland and...

Music lovers of all kinds are in for a treat this summer as some of the biggest names from the international music scene are performing in Cyprus. Not just one, but three world-famous singers and musicians are set to perform on the island in a couple of months, adding to...

Qatar Airways is in early talks with Boeing (BA.N) and Airbus (AIR.PA) to order 100 to 150 widebody jets to expand and renew its fleet, according to Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the matter. Major airlines are in a race to procure new fuel-efficient widebody jets to keep operating...

Writing is a difficult task. Even though it is a common aspect of our daily life, especially when it presents itself as a mandatory school task. We’re familiar with the fundamental guidelines for composing an essay, starting with the thesis statement and concluding with a remarkable, unforgettable ending. But is...

Alphabet (GOOGL.O) unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence due to its trove of data and AI-optimised chips, Microsoft (MSFT.O) has told EU antitrust regulators, underscoring the rivalry between the two tech giants. The comments by Microsoft were in response to a consultation launched by the European...

By Yaëlle Amsallem & Emmanuelle Léon Is reducing working hours a sign of progress? Since the 19th century, the number of hours spent at work has been steadily declining in developed countries. The four-day week emerged in the 90s as a political and economic demand for a more equal division...

By Gregory Harper & Ros Cameron Many of us have done leadership training for work, come back to the office and thought: “That was a huge waste of time”. Or returned with the best of intentions but realised, six months on, we never actually used any of skills we learned...

Adobe (ADBE.O) forecast second-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates last week, following stiff competition and weak demand for its artificial intelligence-integrated photography, illustration and video software amid a tough economy. The company’s shares fell more than 10 per cent after the bell. Companies and individuals have shifted focus to cutting costs...

Cyprus is blessed with abundant sunlight, yet the shift to renewable energy is painfully slow. Two recent developments highlight some of the issues. The first was a statement by EAC’s new president that the new turbine (no.6) at its Vasilikos power plant can work only with natural gas, but with...