A bronze bell was stolen from the chapel of Ayios Nikolaos in Chlorakas, Paphos. The theft took place either on Friday night or Saturday night and the bell is estimated to be worth €3,500. Paphos police are investigating the incident.
SiTime has introduced a new line of chips called Chorus, which can provide 10 times more precision than older timing chips. The company aims to help customers save electricity by using these chips, as they require less than a watt of power compared to powerful AI chips that require over 1,000 watts. The more precise clock provided by SiTime’s chips allows parts of a computer to be turned off for short periods when not in use, resulting in potential energy savings for data centres over time.
Fact: The exhibition at Minthis Resort called Origins features the work of three generations of artists – Stass Paraskos, Margaret Paraskos, and Emilio Koutsoftides.
Fact: Manchester United beat Coventry City on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei thanked the country’s armed forces for their attack on Israel, saying Iran demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit. Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones in retaliation for an attack on its embassy in Damascus. The attack caused modest damage in Israel, with most missiles and drones shot down. Khamenei emphasized that Iran’s display of power was the main focus, not the number of hits. Iran also downplayed an Israeli attack on Isfahan, with no plans for retaliation to avoid escalating tensions. Khamenei urged military officials to continue innovating and learning enemy tactics.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated he will oppose any sanctions imposed on Israeli military units for alleged rights violations. The United States is reportedly considering sanctions on Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, which operates in the West Bank. The State Department has not confirmed these reports but has expressed concerns about human rights violations by Israeli military and police units. Netanyahu has vowed to fight against any sanctions on the IDF, while the Israeli military maintains that the battalion operates within the boundaries of international law.
Construction work on Larnaca’s marina and port will begin in June. The guarantee for the project must be paid immediately by Kition Ocean Holdings, with a total of €4.2 million paid out of a total expected amount of €10m. The construction license is set to be issued on April 26.
Fact: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has identified land use regulation as the most important determinant of housing supply with an adverse effect on housing affordability.
Fact: A young Bangladesian man who was recently deported from Cyprus had good English and basic Greek skills and had been gainfully employed for years.
Fact: Unemployment in Turkish Cyprus fell to 5.1 per cent in 2023, the lowest level since 2004, and the economy experienced a growth of 13.3 per cent in 2022, the fastest pace since the post-Annan Plan referendum period.