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ЭкономикаCyprus airports handle 50,000 daily passengers as shipping sector faces carbon cost uncertainty
Cyprus airports are operating at peak summer capacity, while shipping companies await an IMO decision on potential greenhouse gas charges.
ЭкономикаAI value gap linked to operating models, PwC Cyprus analysis says
PwC Cyprus senior manager Yiannis Stavrianos says workflow redesign, rather than technology alone, determines AI returns.
ТуризмSurvey finds airport support gaps deter some families from travelling abroad
Research by Tiger found that airport queues, security procedures and limited child-friendly facilities frustrate families travelling with children.
ЭкономикаEnergy expert urges scrutiny of Great Sea Interconnector project
University of Nicosia professor Constantinos Hadjistassou cited unresolved issues over the Great Sea Interconnector’s viability, governance, route, technology…
ПроисшествияMan arrested at Larnaca airport with 23kg of cannabis
A 36-year-old third-country national was arrested after customs officers found about 23kg of dried cannabis in his luggage…
В миреAndy Burnham urges reflection after death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for reflection after the death of Jason Arday, a Cambridge academic who…
В миреEU sends aircraft to help tackle record wildfire in eastern Belgium
The EU deployed three helicopters and two water bombers after a wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens burned 1,600…
ПроисшествияFire near Kato Moni brought under control within 20 minutes
A fire near Kato Moni burned about one decare of low wild vegetation on Saturday afternoon and is…
СпортCyprus to make Mediterranean Games equestrian debut with Alexa Stais
Show jumper Alexa Stais and her mare Kantu will represent Cyprus at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy,…
ОбществоAndreas Economou leads improvisation-based movement sessions in Pervolia
Movement coach Andreas Economou combines dance, yoga, tai chi and qigong influences in weekly outdoor sessions in Pervolia.
ПроисшествияMan, 66, arrested after alleged unlawful entry into Larnaca house
Police are investigating whether the suspect is linked to an earlier burglary at the same unoccupied property.