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Kissinger: AI could replace humans in the next 5 years

Henry Kissinger described artificial intelligence as the "biggest challenge of our times," predicting that humanity could be replaced by machines in the next five years....

27/10/2023 | NEWS

Italy's AI tsar: An 85-year-old who might struggle to google AI

A decision to appoint an 85-year-old as Italy’s artificial intelligence (AI) tsar has caused bafflement and stoked political tensions within the ruling coalition....

27/10/2023 | BUSINESS

Tightened lending criteria and reduced loan demand in Q2 2023

During the second quarter of 2023, lending criteria for both businesses and households in Cyprus remained stringent, with banks exercising caution....

27/10/2023 | NEWS

Austria allocates €33m for wrongly convicted gay men

A historic proposal by the Austrian Ministry of Justice sees €33m set aside to compensate those who were wrongly convicted - but critics say the amount on offer is not enough....

27/10/2023 | NEWS

USA: Maine residents on 'lockdown' after 18 people killed

Shocked and fearful Maine residents kept to their homes for a second night Thursday as hundreds of heavily armed police and FBI agents searched intensely for Robert Card, an Army reservist authorities say fatally shot 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in the worst mass killing in state history....

27/10/2023 | NEWS

Christodoulides proposes maritime lifeline to Gaza in bid for Middle East peace

Cypriot President Christodoulides engaged in discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, focusing on a proposal for establishing a "maritime humanitarian corridor" from Cyprus to Gaza. ...

27/10/2023 | NEWS

EU's call for humanitarian ''pauses'' draws attention ahead of UN vote

European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....

27/10/2023 | NEWS

500kg of synthetic drugs found in Larnaca

In a landmark discovery, authorities in Larnaca have uncovered 500 kilograms of synthetic drugs, marking the largest drug seizure in the history of the island....

27/10/2023 | NEWS

Erdogan's evolving rhetoric in a changing Middle East landscape

In the backdrop of events involving Israel, Hamas, Gaza, and the October 7th terrorist attack, significant shifts are occurring in Turkey's stance in the region and President Tayyip Erdogan's rhetoric. ...

27/10/2023 | NEWS

Residential and farming land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling residential and farming land in various areas across the island....

27/10/2023 | BUSINESS

High clouds and intermittent dust

A loose low-pressure system is making its presence felt in the region, leading to a mix of weather conditions. Intermittent thin dust particles will be observed in the atmosphere, affecting visibility and air quality. ...

27/10/2023 | NEWS

McDonalds Israel in the hot seat for giving away 100,000 free meals to soldiers

Tensions are playing out at McDonald’s locations across the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war rages on....

26/10/2023 | BUSINESS

US military deploys aircraft to Greece for evacuation contingency

The readiness to activate contingency plans for the evacuation of US nationals from Israel and Lebanon is the primary reason that a large number of US military transport aircraft have been transferred to Crete Air Base at Souda Bay in recent days....

26/10/2023 | NEWS

Health Minister to mediate labor dispute with state Health Services Agency

Cyprus' Minister of Health, Dr. Poppy Kanari, is set to hold separate meetings with trade unions and the State Health Services Agency (OKYpY) to address a dispute arising from the Agency's failure to negotiate a collective agreement for staff employed under personal contracts, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Health....

26/10/2023 | NEWS

University of Cyprus among world's best for 2024

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is among the top universities in the Times Higher Education international ranking by scientific field for 2024, which was published on Thursday....

26/10/2023 | NEWS

Diver missing in shipwreck off Larnaca coast

A diver who had descended to explore the shipwreck of the "Zenobia" in the maritime area of Larnaca has gone missing since this morning, prompting a search and rescue operation by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSERC)....

26/10/2023 | NEWS

Property sales surge to 15-year high due to foreign buyers

Residential property sales in Cyprus hit a 15-year record high in the second quarter of 2023, with significant increases in prices, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus....

26/10/2023 | NEWS

One in four businesses in Cyprus face cyber attacks, concerns mount

In a recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), it was revealed that approximately one in four businesses in Cyprus has encountered some form of cyber-attack....

26/10/2023 | BUSINESS

Queen Rania accuses Western leaders of double standard in Gaza conflict

Jordan’s Queen Rania has accused Western leaders of a “glaring double standard” for not condemning Israel’s killing of Palestinian civilians in its bombardment of Gaza....

26/10/2023 | NEWS

Biden stresses Israel's dual ''right'' and ''responsibility'' in war

In a press conference during the visit of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House, President Joe Biden emphasized that Israel holds not only the 'right' but also the 'responsibility' to defend itself....

26/10/2023 | NEWS

Celestyal Cruises unveils largest fleet gem ''Celestyal Journey'' in Limassol port

Celestyal Cruises presented its largest fleet jewel, the "Celestyal Journey," at Limassol Port this Wednesday. The vessel has been part of the routes that commenced last September, scheduled to continue until June 2024, with the exceptions of January and February....

26/10/2023 | BUSINESS