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1621. Chinese Grand Prix cancelled due to covid

The Chinese Grand Prix that was due to take place next year has been canceled. Formula 1 said the Shanghai event set for 16 April would not happen "due to ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation"....

1622. 'FTX-style crypto crash won’t happen in Europe'

The cryptocurrency world is reeling after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX — but EU policymakers are patting themselves on the back....

1623. ICT specialists crucial as 80% of companies still allow remote work

According to the results of the survey on information and communication technologies (ICT) usage and e-commerce in businesses in 2022, published on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service, more than 80% of businesses with ten or more employees provided mobile devices with access to the internet and business email in 2022....

1624. Germany eases rules for internationals to obtain citizenship

The federal government of Germany has unfolded its plans to introduce new changes to its immigration law, among others, to make it easier for internationals to obtain citizenship....

1625. Austria to EU: Deport refugees to Rwanda pending asylum approval

The Austrian Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner, has called for the EU to establish asylum procedures in safe third countries, similar to models that Denmark and the United Kingdom have agreed to operate....

1626. Home grown Cypriot company acquired by UK entertainment firm

Born out of their passion for theater, 'Stagedoor' was founded in 2014 by Yiannis Gavrielides (Invelopment Partners, Covve) and Paris Erotokritou (Fresh Target Theatre), along with Michael Hadjijoseph (Stagedoor CEO) and Alex Cican (Stagedoor CPO) who contributed their expertise in technology and product management. ...

1627. China: Protesters are summoned to present their case

Even though they were not identified during the protests, those who attended this weekend's protests in China have received phone calls from the authorities in recent days....

1628. Averof: 'Technology firms can't find qualified Cypriot workers'

Averof Neophytou, Presidential Candidate and President of the Democratic Rally, stated after his visit to Murex that the global and Cypriot markets are in need of programmers and technology professionals....

1629. ETIAS set to enforced by November 2023

The work on the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) has moved forward, with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) revealing on Monday that a new body will be responsible to ensure the system functions in accordance with fundamental rights has started its work....

1630. At least 400 migrant workers died in projects connected to the World Cup

World Cup chief Hassan Al-Thawadi said that between 400 and 500 migrant workers have died as a result of work done on projects connected to the tournament – a greater figure than Qatari officials have cited previously....

1631. Lawyers in Cyprus oppose backlog regulations

Lawyers in the Republic Cyprus are planning a demonstration against regulations aimed at expediting backlogged court cases, amid efforts by the state to speed up one of the world’s slowest administration of justice...

1632. Wasted food can feed starving people worldwide four times over

Food waste is one of the most important challenges we are faced with today, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Tuesday, adding that it leads to serious economic, social and environmental repercussions on the entire planet....

1633. Cybarco launches its podcast ''DESTINATION CYPRUS''

Cybarco Development Ltd, the company behind landmark projects like The Oval, Limassol Marina and Trilogy Limassol Seafront, has launched a podcast dedicated to Cyprus. ...

1634. World's largest crypto exchange platform to set up shop in Cyprus

The FTX bankruptcy scandal a few weeks ago rocked the entire crypto world to its core, after its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, the "wonderboy" of the crypto trading world,...

1635. Exness sponsors the first ever Cyprus Tech Career Fair

Exness was the Platinum sponsor of the Cyprus Tech Career Fair that took place from November 24 until November 26 at the Cyprus International Fair. ...

1636. 'DREAM ON DREAMER' for 4 days only in Nicosia

After a successful show in Limassol, the exhibition DREAM ON DREAMER opens in Nicosia only for four days, from 8 until 11 December at A+ Multipurpose Event Space, 266 Ermou Street....

1637. Hawaii: World's largest active volcano erupts

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has started to erupt, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby, authorities said Monday....

1638. COVID protests spreading across China

From Shanghai to Beijing, protests have erupted across China in a rare show of dissent against the ruling Communist Party sparked by anger over the country’s increasingly costly zero-Covid policy....

1639. The effects of Global warming on banks and insurance companies

One of the last print editions of the Economist had the title ‘Say goodbye to 1.5° C’ which refers to the goal of limiting the increase in the average temperature of the planet to 1.5 degrees Celsius...

1640. Procedures, criminal offender profiles, and the law governing child abuse

The recent news has been overshadowed by new complaints from schoolgirls in Cyprus alleging that their headmaster has harassed them sexually, while in Greece the Aeolus box is opening due to revelations about the "Ark of the World" foundation....

1641. EU struggles with Russian oil price cap

European Union governments remained split on Thursday over what level to cap Russian oil prices at to curb Moscow’s ability to pay for its war in Ukraine without causing a global oil supply shock, with more talks possible on Friday if positions converge...

1642. A saint and a monster

The allegations of sexual abuse reported at the homes of the children’s charity Ark of the World (Kivotos tou Kosmou) have caused a huge shock to public opinion....

1643. Tatar: Countries reluctant to recognize pseudo-state due to threats

1644. Cyprus Institute academics are some of the top scientists worldwide

Academics of the Cyprus Institute have recently been included in two ranking lists of top scientists worldwide....

1645. More routes and airline seats for the winter

The announcements by Ryanair in the morning and Wizz Air on Monday afternoon to increase the fleet at Cypriot airports and add new routes clearly pleased Hermes Airports and the tourism industry in general,...

1646. 32nd Auction Sale by Psatharis

Once again, the Psatharis Auction House has collected a rich group of artworks that will be presented at the Kleopatra Hotel from November 28th to 30th as part of the 32nd auction. The collection includes over 130 works by Cypriot and Greek artists and a remarkable selection of maps of Cyprus....

1647. CYTA expects €400 million in revenue this year

Deputy Chairman of the Committee Chrysis Pantelides told CYTA after discussing the organization's budget for 2023 that CYTA is a very good example of a profitable and robust semi-governmental organization that should remain in the ownership of the state so that the public and society at large reap these important benefits....

1648. Airlines pushing for single-pilot flights

Airlines around the world are pushing for only one pilot in the cockpit of passenger jets as part of efforts to cut costs and decompress from staff shortages....

1649. Cyprus and Greece have the highest antibiotic consumption rates in the EU

According to recent data from the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Cyprus and Greece have the highest ranking in the union for antibiotic consumption and are among the European Union countries with the highest rates of antimicrobial resistance and burden...

1650. The visionary leader of Pafilia wins at the prestigious Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards

Pafilia founder and CEO, Mr Elias Eliades has been awarded a prestigious honor at the 21st Bank of Cyprus MAN OF THE YEAR Awards, with the title of Best Manager / Entrepreneur....