When Cenk Tosun fired Turkey to victory over the Czech Republic in their European Championship Group F match on Wednesday, he secured second place in the pool for his side and set a new record for the tournament. Striker Tosun rattled the back of the net from the edge of the box in the 94th minute, the […]
Ten new civil registry digital services, placing people’s needs at the forefront, were presented on Thursday in Nicosia. The services are part of the government’s plan for digital modernisation, simpler citizen-state interaction, qualitative service and scrapping red tape. The first phase of digitalisation kicks into action on Thursday. Through gov.cy, one can apply for reissuing […]
The hearing for Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides’ dismissal was postponed on Thursday, as an expert witness from Intosai (International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions) was unable to attend the court session. The Supreme Constitutional Court convened at 9:30am, where Freddy Yves Ndjemba, listed as senior manager at Intosai, was expected to take the stand as […]
Tatiana Der Avedissian is a name you might not yet know, but you certainly should. Tatiana is making waves – literally and figuratively—in the world of sustainability and business development. As the head of business development for Economist Impact’s World Ocean Initiative, Tatiana is at the forefront of protecting our oceans. Her role on The […]
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Thursday announced a new funding programme entitled ‘Commercial Proof of Concept – Energy’, which boasts a budget of €1.6 million to accelerate innovation in the energy sector. According to the announcement, the primary objective of this initiative is to support the transition of solutions from pilot deployments to […]
Electricity supply is expected to run smoothly, despite the high demand due to hot weather. Cyprus’ transmission system spokeswoman Chara Kousiappa said demand on Thursday was estimated to peak at 1,150MW between 2pm and 4pm. In statements to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Kousiappa noted that photovoltaic systems contributed 500MW during peak demand hours, while […]
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday morning met UN Secretary General personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin in Brussels. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the European Council where the two discussed the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus problem and finding a solution. Christodoulides will participate in the preparatory meeting of the leaders of […]
A much-touted cabinet decision to ban mobile phones in secondary schools has fallen at its first hurdle – a discussion in parliament – with the result that it has been put off until the autumn. The government’s plan was to have it passed into law before parliament’s summer recess but MPs and others at the […]
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides used his address at the opening of the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC), hosted by the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO), to unveil a dynamic blueprint for Cyprus’ future in space exploration. At the event, which took place on Wednesday, Skourides shared his excitement about the country’s strategic vision […]
A 45-year-old man who confessed to the Ormidia murder was remanded at the Dhekelia British bases court on Thursday for eight days. Costas Sotiri handed himself to Dhekelia police a day earlier over investigations for the murder of Charalambos Constantinides, 52 from Paralimni. The two are believed to have gotten into an argument over money. […]
Workers are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and prioritising skills growth amidst rising workloads and an accelerating pace of change, according to the results of a survey shared by consulting and advisory firm PwC Cyprus on Thursday. According to the PwC 2024 Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey, which gathered responses from more than 56,000 […]
Borrowers are receiving letters of approval for participation in the mortgage to rent scheme, running from December 2023 to September 6, 2024. Through the scheme, eligible applicants transfer the ownership of their primary residence to the Cyprus Asset Management Company (Kedipes) while maintaining residency in their property. The rent is paid by the state. Kedipes […]
The Limassol hospital pharmacy staff is on a two-hour work stoppage from 11am till 1pm to protest working understaffed. An Isotita union representative said the pharmacy has been understaffed for some time, due to unreplaced retirements, one of which was the head of the pharmacy who retired on Wednesday. The remaining staff is not sufficient […]
Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year’s haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities, with the result that many had no access to vital services like air-conditioned buses and cool-off tents. The deaths highlight a looming challenge for organisers as climate change takes hold in the region: the […]
Following are the Euro 2024 round-of-16 fixtures after the completion of the group stage. The top two teams from the six groups and the four best third-placed teams advanced to the knockout stage. GROUP F ROUND OF 16 Venue Sat June 29, 19.00 (1) Switzerland v Italy Berlin Sat June 29, 22.00 (2) Germany v […]
A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Trinidad on Wednesday, sending the Proteas into their first ever final. It was a first victory in eight short-format World Cup semi-finals going back to 1992 for South Africa, who will now take on the winner of […]
Police in Paphos on Wednesday seized eleven computers suspected to have been illegally converted into gaming machines. Officers from the Paphos CID, as well as members of the intellectual property theft unit and the electronic data lab, participated in the operation during which premises property owned by a 36-year-old female proprietor were searched. Eleven computers, […]
Famagusta police on Thursday arrested a 27-year-old man for cases of actual and attempted theft and carrying a weapon to incite terror, committed overnight in the district. The robbery was reported on Wednesday by a 29-year-old female resident of Ayia Napa. According to the woman, around 8.40pm an unknown man knocked on her apartment door, […]
US President Joe Biden’s top aides told the visiting Israeli defense chief this week that Washington is maintaining a pause on a shipment of heavy bombs for Israel while the issue is under review, a senior US official said on Wednesday. The official, briefing reporters about national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s meeting with Defense Minister […]
Court proceedings are set to continue on Thursday over the request of the Attorney General, Giorgos Savvides, to suspend Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides for improper conduct. The latest advance in the case will feature testimony from a representative of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (Intosai), invited by the auditor general’s side. The procedure […]
Georgia arrived at Euro 2024 with no expectations, manager Willy Sagnol said, having already celebrated what they thought would be their biggest achievement in just qualifying. Sagnol’s men upended Portugal – a team ranked 68 places above them – 2-0 on Wednesday to roar into the knock-out round in their major tournament debut, thanks to […]
How is it already the last weekend of June? As we step deeper into the summer, the island’s busiest season in terms of events and things to do, the cultural agenda fills up with more festivals and outdoor events. This weekend, local creatives invite us to enjoy open-air screenings, beach parties and new exhibitions. Art […]
A 35-year-old man, named as Michael Silvestrou from Larnaca, was found dead in the sea in Mazotos on Wednesday. According to the police, around 8.20pm concerned parties reported that the 35-year-old, who had gone swimming, was missing. Police searched the site and located the man’s body around 9.40pm, floating in the water at a distance […]
Tech, talk, and transformation: Artemis Pnevmatikou strategy for success. ‘Pushing for change isn’t just necessary; it’s inevitable if we want to keep moving forward’. For young women tiptoeing into tech, Pnevmatikou doesn’t mince words about the need for relentless learning and strategic networking. I had the unique pleasure of meeting Artemis Pnevmatikou, the dynamo at […]
Two cars and a motorcycle seem to have been targeted by arsonists in Nicosia in the early hours on Thursday, according to initial information. Police reported that the fires broke out at a motorcycle repair shop in Ayios Dometios around 1.30am, resulting in damage to the three parked vehicles. Firefighters extinguished the flames while the […]
