Новости за 23.01.2020

Despite evidence to the contrary, the government insisted Thursday there was no disconnect between the president and the foreign minister in their respective remarks on whether Turkey was suffering consequences over its incursions into Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone. “The actions of foreign minister Nicos Christodoulides are in full harmony with...

Three suspects, detained in connection with a case of collecting €200,000 from the state on false pretences, were referred for trial at the Limassol criminal court on Thursday. They face more than 90 charges concerning conspiracy to commit felony, fraud, extortion of property under false pretences, document forgery, money laundering...

Foreign leaders and dignitaries, gathered in Jerusalem, have conveyed to president Nicos Anastasiades their support to Cyprus’ sovereign rights that are being challenged by Turkey’s ongoing illegal actions in waters around the island. According to a statement issued by the presidency, Anastasiades on Thursday spoke to a number of leaders...

The transport ministry on Thursday announced the signing of a concession agreement with a private company who will operate bus services for the Nicosia district. In a statement, the ministry said it has concluded an agreement with NPT Nicosia Public Transport Services and Operation Ltd. “With the new agreement, public...

Greek singer Pantelis Thalassinos is coming to Cyprus after many years for a special cause. On Friday he will perform for the Cyprus Anticancer Society and the Arodafnousa Centre. Joining him on stage for this charity concert will be the beloved ensemble Amalgamation Choir. All proceeds from ticket sales will...

The share energy use from renewable source was 13.9 per cent share in 2018, up from 3.1 per cent in 2004. Cyprus squeaked past its 2020 projected goal of 13 per cent two years ahead of time. The European average for renewable energy use was 18 per cent but countries...

Cyprus was 41st among 180 countries in the 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) compiled by Transparency International. Despite recording the the same score as last year (59/100), Cyprus dropped three places in the newest report. The CPI ranks countries all over the world and aims to give voice to the victims...

Just as the spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg seemed to be subsiding, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took a new dig at the climate activist on Thursday. Asked about Thunberg’s call to divest from fossil fuels, Mnuchin told a news briefing: “Is she the chief economist?...

Random urine tests were carried out among national guardsmen to establish if they were drug users, the head of the Cyprus Authority for Combatting Addictions, Chrysanthos Georgiou, told the House health committee on Thursday. The tests were carried out to ensure against conscripts that were drug users being assigned to...

Henryk Kaminski has responded to a hike in Poland’s minimum wage by automating some roles at his family’s plastics factory, illustrating the risks of a policy that aims to raise living standards but could push up prices and stifle jobs growth. The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party plans to...

The 42-year-old Syrian man, believed to have stabbed to death his estranged wife in Paphos earlier this week, was arrested on Thursday in Limassol, police said. Hussein Farouh was reportedly hiding in the house of compatriots. He was arrested after police received a tip off. He was wanted in connection...

The bill implementing Britain’s exit deal with the European Union officially became law on Thursday ahead of the country’s departure from the bloc next week. The legislation passed its final parliamentary stage on Wednesday, after more than three years of bitter wrangling over how, when and even if Brexit should...

Chinese Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, is the grandest festival in China. Celebrations of the Chinese New Year often include time-honored rituals such as house cleaning and decorating, honoring the ancestors by sacrificing paper goods and foods, eating dumplings, noodles and fish for wealth, prosperity and longevity, and...

Laiki Yeitonia in the heart of Larnaca has become one of the most popular areas for the young to go on a night out. Come the weekend and it’s full of life with all the bars practically full! There are a couple of mainstays that have been around for many...

BidX1, the digital marketplace for real estate, has today announced that it will further expand its offering in Cyprus with the launch of a new service, Digital Private Treaty. The award-winning prop-tech company launched operations in Cyprus last year, when it successfully introduced digital auctions to the market. Now, BidX1...

MPs on Thursday censured the House president and the chairman of the House watchdog committee for a letter sent to the central bank governor concerning a list of politically exposed persons (PEPs) with bad debts, suggesting the two men were trying to scupper attempts by other MPs to discuss the...

American teenager Coco Gauff has promised to be more aggressive against holder Naomi Osaka in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday, as she hopes for a different outcome in their second career meeting. A nervous Gauff was beaten 6-3 6-0 by Japan’s Osaka in the third round...

Police are looking for burglars who seized bags of designer outfits from a pricey Limassol shop within just four minutes on Thursday morning. According to a police announcement, two perpetrators forced open the side entrance of the shop at 5.20am and headed to two specific shelves with expensive items of...

Mayors of three Greek islands bearing the brunt of intensely overcrowded refugee and migrant camps demanded the transfer of thousands to the country’s mainland during a meeting with the new migration minister in Athens on Thursday. During a second day of protests over the plight of the camps and the...

Government spokesman Kyriacos Kousios clarified on Thursday that he had not meant to imply the information Turkey is believed to have obtained on offshore block 8 had been stolen. The spokesman’s statements on Wednesday to Greek state broadcaster ERT that Turkey may have stolen that information stirred strong reactions with...

Authorities urged the public to brace for strong winds on Thursday evening accompanied by low temperatures, especially in higher regions, ahead of the arrival of a cold air mass and frost. The Met service said winds on Thursday evening were expected to reach gale force seven while temperatures in the...

A decision on the future of Cyprus’ ambassador to Jordan Andreas Kouzoupis will be taken next week after complaints have been received against him. Written complaints were made to the foreign ministry in July 2019 regarding Kouzupis’ conduct within the mission in Amman, described as “inappropriately aggressive towards staff at...

An impressive Escape Room arrives in Nicosia for only two days, within the framework of the You’re Right campaign (#yourEUright), which is being implemented by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers. The Escape Room, which will travel to ten countries across the EU, will make a stop at The...

Name: Thorn Apple (Datura stramonium) Otherwise known as: Jimson Weed Habitat: The plant is an annual member of the Solanaceae family, growing to about 2m in waste ground. A native to the Americas, it can now be found throughout Europe with spear-shaped leaves and brilliant white, trumpet flowers that grow...

Some 356 drivers were caught speeding in the 24 hours up to Thursday morning. “Islandwide police campaigns and traffic checks continue daily with the intention of preventing traffic accidents, to ensure the public’s security and to create a safe road network.” a police announcement said. Two days ago, 25-year-old Rafaella...