Kyiv to tighten security after ballistic missile attacks
Security measures in Kyiv will be tightened after a series of Russian ballistic missile attacks and threats of escalation.
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‘If Viber goes down, the police will go down, too’
Fact: Police officers are over-reliant on messaging application Viber due to the lack of an official electronic communication method.
Hellenic Bank: Progress vital for a competitive tourism industry
– The recent annual tourism conference organized by the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) with the support of Hellenic Bank focused on discussing the future of Cyprus’ tourism industry and the new model needed to bolster it.
– The conference theme was ‘Tourism: New Realities Demand a More Competitive Model’ and delved into topics such as the green transition, sustainability, and resilience in tourism.
– Phivos Stasopoulos, Chief Banking Officer of Hellenic Bank, emphasized the need for evolution in Cyprus’ tourism industry, stating that everything has changed and the situation has fundamentally changed in the tourism industry.
– Hellenic Bank’s loans to the tourism industry represent more than 10% of its total loan portfolio, and the bank is committed to providing effective products and tailored solutions to the industry’s needs.
– The conference attracted over 250 participants, including Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, ambassadors, government officials, business leaders, and professionals from the hotel and wider tourism sectors of Cyprus and Greece.
– Koumis highlighted the significance of tourism to the economies of Cyprus and Greece, noting that tourism contributed 12.8% to the GDP of Cyprus this year.
Driver pleads not guilty to charges in fatal New Year crash
Fact: The 44-year-old driver of the double-cab involved in the quadruple fatal crash that occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2024 in Limassol pled not guilty to the ten charges brought against him.
Electricity subsidy extended until end of June
The electricity subsidy is being extended until the end of June and will cover more than 400,000 households and 100,000 businesses.
Celestyal Discovery, ’s maiden voyage showcases new livery
Celestyal Discovery set sail on her maiden voyage around the Aegean on March 22, 2024, showcasing the cruise line’s new livery. The ship’s first passengers are sailing on the ‘Iconic Aegean’ itinerary, visiting five ports over the three-night sailing. Celestyal Discovery underwent a multi-million-euro refurbishment and features new onboard social spaces. Celestyal CEO Chris Theophilides welcomed 1,100 guests onboard the ship and emphasized the company’s commitment to investing in the customer experience.
Bank of Cyprus: currency conversion in the eFx convert era
Fact: Bank of Cyprus has introduced a new service called eFx convert, which allows customers to carry out currency conversion transactions instantly using real-time exchange rates with no additional charges.
Sterling bows to dollar strength after UK GDP data
The pound eased after data confirmed the UK economy entered recession in the second half of last year.
Startup World Cup coming to Cyprus , — $1 million grand prize on the line
– The largest global pitch competition, Startup World Cup, is making its debut in Cyprus this year.
– The application phase for startups commences on March 25 and entries will be accepted until May 12.
– The winner of the regional cup will have the opportunity to compete in the San Francisco Grand Finale and potentially win an investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures.
– The Startup World Cup regional finals will take place in Cyprus, gathering over 100 startups from any domain and at any stage.
– Participating startups must have an entity and connection with Cyprus that can be verified.
– The application process includes filling in a registration form, describing the startup, attaching a pitch deck, waiting for results, and participating in an offline pitching contest with an independent jury.
– The final pitching and winner selection will take place on May 28 in Limassol during The Future of AI Summit.
– The World Cup winner will receive special prizes from partners and gain widespread coverage and celebration from global and local media partners.
Gesy beneficiaries requested to update their online medical profile
The patients’ association called on all state healthcare beneficiaries to activate their online medical profiles in order to update their information on the Gesy database, including their mobile phone number and email address.