Новости за 15.01.2024

Mafia on both sides of the divide in Cyprus seem to be cooperating in selling off Greek Cypriot properties in the north to foreigners, HP party leader Kudret Ozersay said on Monday. Ozersay’s comments come as the immovable property commission in the north said the Greek Cypriot side is trying...

Two newly-built Japanese cargo ships that will fly the Cyprus flag were officially named by Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli during her recent trip to Japan, while more are expected to be added. The trip aimed to fortify Cyprus’ standing in the global maritime arena. The naming of the Ammochostos...

Starting from January 22, the traffic surveillance system in Paphos will be extended with the operation of 16 fixed cameras at five locations. The extended operation aims to reduce severe and fatal road collisions, according to a statement released by traffic police on Monday. Specifically, four cameras have been installed...

Andy Murray has enjoyed plenty of deep runs at Melbourne Park but the five-time runner-up was left wondering if this Australian Open would be his last after being dumped out in the first round on Monday. Murray, who lost 6-4 6-2 6-2 to Tomas Martin Etcheverry, last went out in...

Banks in Cyprus and Hungary are the most profitable for shareholders, the European Banking Authority (EBA) said on Friday, regarding the risk of Eurozone banks. As of the end of September 2023, the Return on Equity (RoE) for Cypriot banks increased to 25.2 per cent, a rise of 2.8 per...

TUS Airways on Monday officially announced the resumption of flights between Larnaca and Tel Aviv, effective January 25. In a statement, the airline said the move aims to reestablish regular connectivity between Cyprus and Israel. Operated by the Airbus A320 aircraft, the flights are scheduled to initially run three times...

“Once, there were many woodcarvers on the island.” ALIX NORMAN finds out why traditional woodcarvers may be a dying breed For thousands of years, Cyprus was known as the ‘Green Island’ of the Mediterranean: pines and cypress as far as the eye could see. This wooded wealth contributed largely to...

The Palestinian embassy in Cyprus said on Monday it was stunned and disappointed by the Cypriot foreign ministry, which described the genocide charges Israel is facing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as “inaccurate”. Palestine’s ambassador Abdallah Attari said he had heard the comments made by foreign ministry spokesman...

Microsoft (MSFT.O) on Thursday briefly overtook Apple (AAPL.O) as the world’s most valuable company for the first time since 2021 after the iPhone maker’s shares made a weak start to the year on growing concerns over demand. Microsoft’s shares have risen sharply since last year, thanks to the early lead the company has taken...

The total precipitation in Cyprus from January 1 until Monday stands at just 31 per cent of the normal amount for the month, according to stats released by the Met Office. Almost 50 per cent of the calculated rainfall occurred in the last three days. According to the Met Office,...

Turkish police detained Israeli football player Sagiv Jehezkel overnight and freed him on Monday after questioning him over a message he displayed on his wrist during a match alluding to the passage of 100 days since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said prosecutors were...

A 50-point action plan for migrant integration is set to go for approval before cabinet at the beginning of March, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday, announcing improvements in migrant facilities in Cyprus. Speaking to CyBC in the morning, the minister said that works to improve facilities at Pournara...

CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES looks at the unsung heroes whose life stories are calling out for a biopic   Hollywood has always looked to history for inspiration. Oppenheimer, the story of how the atomic bomb was made and Napoleon, the life of the legendary leader of France were released this year, among...

A notable upswing in the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles was seen in 2023 Cyprus, the Cyprus Statistical Service (CSS) said on Monday. In total, passenger saloon registrations reached 36,608, a slight dip from the 37,802 recorded in 2019. However, hybrid passenger vehicles witnessed a substantial surge, with registrations soaring from...

Fuel prices saw a marginal decrease over the past week, contrary to expectations that accompanied the reduction in the consumption tax rates for motor fuels. The reduced tax rates, effective until February for motor fuels and until March for heating oil, were anticipated to result in more considerable price reductions....

Red tape and delays related to planning and building permits are soon to be a thing of the past, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday. Changes are underfoot in a bid to drastically eliminate the chronic problems with backlogs and systemic delays in the sector, Ioannou told state broadcaster...

Israeli forces bombarded targets in the south, north and centre of the Gaza Strip on Monday ahead of an expected announcement by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on the fate of three Israeli hostages shown in a video clip at the weekend. Twelve Palestinians were killed and others wounded in...

2023 was a good year for the coastal city with massive promotion and renovation projects Larnaca’s tourism development company Etap has just completed a very busy year boosting what the city can offer to visitors and residents alike. In collaboration with local authorities and governmental agencies, Etap spent 2023 upgrading...