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Ablebook’s New Partnership with Nicosia Mall Enhances Accessibility and Inclusion

11 April 2025

Ablebook is pleased to announce its new partnership with Nicosia Mall, integrating its facilities into the Ablebook platform. This collaboration aims to improve access for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, while also providing useful information for families and their loved ones. Ablebook is an innovative mobile application available on Android and iOS devices, focused on improving accessibility and supporting people with disabilities by offering information and services that make daily life easier. Nicosia Mall, the largest shopping center in Cyprus, features modern and inclusive infrastructure such as designated parking spaces near entrances, ramps, accessible restrooms, and wide corridors

Ablebook Enhances Accessibility at Superhome Stores Through New Partnership

9 April 2025

Ablebook is pleased to announce its new partnership with Superhome, integrating its stores into the Ablebook platform. The goal of this collaboration is to improve access and provide helpful information for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, ensuring that all visitors can enjoy a comfortable and convenient shopping experience. Ablebook is an innovative mobile application available for Android and iOS devices, designed to improve accessibility and support people with disabilities by offering information and services that simplify their daily lives. Superhome, the leading retail chain for home, office, garden, and general space improvement products, features modern facilities equipped with

Ablebook Enhances Accessibility at Electroline Stores Through New Partnership

9 April 2025

Ablebook is excited to announce its new partnership with Aplan Electroline Ltd, integrating the well-known retail chain’s stores into its platform. This collaboration aims to facilitate access and provide helpful information for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, ensuring that all visitors enjoy a comfortable and seamless shopping experience. Ablebook is an innovative mobile application available for Android and iOS devices, designed to improve accessibility and support people with disabilities by offering information and services that simplify their daily lives. Electroline, one of the leading chains of electronic and electrical goods in Cyprus, features modern facilities equipped with inclusive

Society Cannot Ignore the Rights of People with Disabilities Any Longer

24 January 2025

In 2025, accessibility and equality should be fundamental rights, not privileges. However, daily life proves that we are still far from achieving a truly inclusive society. The recent incident brought to light by Rafaela, who faced obstacles simply trying to move around a public space, is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s one of the countless examples of what many people with disabilities experience every day. The reality is harsh: In Cyprus, the percentage of people with disabilities is significantly high. Yet, infrastructure, services, and attitudes remain stuck in the past. Our country still lacks a comprehensive framework to

INSPIRE Festival 2024 Set to Awaken Nicosia with a Celebration of Entrepreneurship

2 October 2024

The INSPIRE Festival 2024, organized by IMH Business, is set to take over Makariou Avenue on the 3rd and 4th of October, bringing the spirit of entrepreneurship to the heart of the city. This vibrant two-day event is a homage to entrepreneurship in all its forms, magnitudes, and industries, aiming to inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to continue pursuing their dreams of success. With Ablebook proudly supporting the festival as the Accessibility Partner, festival-goers can easily access all information about the festival’s accessibility features through the Ablebook App. The app ensures that everyone, regardless of their mobility or

Paralympic Games 2024: Silver Medal for Pelendritou in Swimming, Reaches Seven for Cyprus

3 September 2024

Karolina Pelendritou finished in second place in the 50-meter freestyle in Paris. Karolina Pelendritou won the seventh Paralympic medal of her career on Saturday night (31/8). The flag bearer of the Cypriot delegation at the “Paris 2024” Paralympic Games finished in second place in the final of the 50m freestyle, in the S11 category, earning her second silver medal in the event.

Paralympic Games Paris 2024: Cyprus Debuts with Pelendritou

31 August 2024

The three-time Paralympic gold medalist of Cyprus, Karolina Pelendritou, and flag bearer of the Cypriot National Paralympic Committee’s delegation at the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris 2024, kicks off the competition today for the Cypriot team in this Paralympics. The top swimmer in Cyprus’s Paralympic history competes today at noon at the Paris La Défense Arena in the 50m freestyle heats in the S11 category. Sixteen athletes are participating in this event, divided into two heats of eight. Karolina Pelendritou is competing in the 2nd heat. The race is scheduled to start at 11:46 local time (12:46 Cyprus time). The

Japan: The café where employees work remotely

23 July 2024

The accessible, barrier-free floor of the café is filled with robotic staff. Kentaro Yoshifuji needed to be hospitalized multiple times and for extended periods when he was a student and couldn’t go to school. This experience inspired him to study robotics and “use technology to improve the lives of people who were unable to participate physically either in

At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Maria Markou

16 July 2024

At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Maria Markou, a Paralympic champion in bench press weightlifting, will participate. According to a post by the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) on Facebook, “Our Paralympic champion in bench press weightlifting has secured her ticket through the World Rankings and will compete again in the world’s premier sporting event.” It is added that Maria Markou will be the third member of the Cypriot delegation, after Karolina Pelendritou and Victor Pentara, to participate in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. “Congratulations,” concludes the CSO post.

Infocredit Group Honored with Gold Award at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023

10 July 2024

Infocredit Group is thrilled to announce its recognition at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023, organized by Boussias. The company proudly secured the esteemed Gold award. The awards ceremony was held yesterday at Galu Seaside in Larnaca. The Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023 recognize and reward best practices in supporting society. Infocredit Group’s constant support for Ablebook played a pivotal role in this achievement. Infocredit Group claimed the Gold award in the “Society” category, underscoring its steadfast commitment to social responsibility and community support. Theodoros Kringou, CEO of Infocredit Group, commented on the award: “We are honored to receive this

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