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RIF launches , €400K initiative for Cyprus-Japan collaboration

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RIF launches , €400K initiative for Cyprus-Japan collaboration

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announced the launch of the “EIG CONCERT-Japan” initiative with a budget of €400,000. This program aims to foster scientific collaboration between Japan and Cyprus in the thematic areas of digital transformation and robotics in sustainable agriculture. The maximum funding allocated per project for the Cyprus consortium is €100,000, and proposals can be submitted via the IRIS portal of the Foundation by July 29, 2024.

Limassol cinema fire was arson attack

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Limassol cinema fire was arson attack

Fact: The fire in Limassol’s Turkish Cypriot quarters was determined to be a deliberate arson attack and resulted in the collapse of the old Apollon cinema’s roof and extensive damages to an adjacent house.

Frederick University to host affordable housing conference

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Frederick University to host affordable housing conference

Fact: Frederick University’s Department of Architecture, in collaboration with the Cyprus Architects Association, is organizing a conference on the role of architecture in achieving affordable housing in Cyprus.

Remand for suspect in , €52,000 fraud case

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Remand for suspect in , €52,000 fraud case

A 48-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Nicosia district court for allegedly being involved in a case of phone fraud where individuals impersonated doctors.

US aid pier for Gaza floats into wartime reality

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US aid pier for Gaza floats into wartime reality

The United States is working on establishing a floating pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip to improve aid deliveries, facing challenges such as fuel shortages and security concerns. The project has been slow and expensive, with the U.N. emphasizing that land routes remain crucial for aid operations. Aid deliveries via the maritime corridor have begun, with plans for U.S.-delivered aid to be collected by third parties and distributed by the U.N. Israel has been accused of impeding aid deliveries, but denies any constraints on operations.

Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

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Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, left Cyprus after meeting with the leaders, including Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, with no progress made. Tatar rejected Holguin’s proposal for a meeting with her and President Nikos Christodoulides, citing the Turkish Cypriot side’s position on sovereign equality and equal international status. Holguin will report to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will decide the next steps in the peace talks. Christodoulides’ failure to persuade Tatar to agree to a meeting raises questions about the purpose of the failed initiative and the blame game surrounding the deadlock.

El Salvador mined nearly 474 bitcoins, adding to state crypto holding, in last three years

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El Salvador mined nearly 474 bitcoins, adding to state crypto holding, in last three years

El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins since 2021 thanks to a volcano-fueled geothermal power plant, bringing the government’s total bitcoin portfolio to nearly 4 million at current prices.

Cyprus economy sees highest growth rate in five quarters

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Cyprus economy sees highest growth rate in five quarters

The Cypriot economy exhibited its highest growth rate in the last five quarters during the first quarter of 2024, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing by 3.5 per cent compared to the same quarter of 2023.

Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue

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Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue

Fact: Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.

Weather on Thursday mainly fine

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Weather on Thursday mainly fine

The weather outlook for Thursday in Cyprus is generally fair with scattered clouds. Winds will be light and variable, but may intensify in the afternoon in the southwest region. Sea conditions will range from smooth to slight. Inland temperatures are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, coastal areas around 27 degrees Celsius, and mountainous regions around 19 degrees Celsius. Dust in the atmosphere is anticipated from Friday onwards.