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Kingfisher, a family-run seafood restaurant in Paphos led by chef-owner Lefteris Saparillas, has been recognized as a model of modern Cypriot seafood dining, ranking among Cyprus’s top restaurants and receiving a “Golden Toques Cyprus” distinction.
Engineers designing Japan's Shinkansen bullet train found inspiration in the aerodynamic shape of a kingfisher's beak to overcome the 'tunnel boom' phenomenon, significantly reducing noise and air pressure changes when trains exit tunnels at high speeds.
A review of the board game 'Zaunkönig' (Wren) highlights its gameplay, where players take on the role of birds, engaging in both chirping and squabbling.
Ahold Delhaize, owner of Albert Heijn, has nominated Thierry Garnier, currently the Kingfisher boss, to succeed Frans Muller as its next Chief Executive Officer.
Former Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire is reportedly the favorite to be named the next chair of Ofcom, the UK's internet and broadcast regulator.
Retailer Kingfisher has announced higher profits, attributing the positive results to strong growth in the UK and Ireland, which successfully offset softer market conditions in other regions.
Kingfisher Mining has announced its intention to sell its Gascoyne assets to Dreadnought Exploration in a corporate transaction.
A Latvian ornithologist has recommended the Mēmele River, particularly around Kurmene, as an ideal spot for kayaking and observing kingfishers due to its suitable river gradient.
Scientists are working to restore the Guam Kingfisher, or 'sihek,' which became extinct in the wild due to invasive brown tree snakes. Four new chicks are part of the effort to reintroduce the species, vital for controlling insect populations on the island.
Rozie Kelly's debut novel 'Kingfisher,' which has been shortlisted for this year’s Women’s prize for fiction, receives a review highlighting its frank and feisty narrative about infatuation.
Thierry Garnier, who has served as chief executive of Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, since September 2019, is stepping down after seven years to take a new role with a European supermarket giant.
The Kingfisher has been designated as Latvia's bird of the year for 2020, highlighting its ecological significance in the region.
Concentrix announced Non-GAAP EPS of $2.61 and revenue of $2.5 billion, while also reaffirming its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.
Kingfisher's iconic 'Oo La La La Le O' jingle has achieved a significant legal milestone in India, marking a new precedent in the country's legal history.
Residents of Kingfisher Putatan Condominium are refusing to pay a water bill exceeding RM120,000, questioning why they should pay for water when they experienced nearly two months without supply.
An excerpt from American writer T. Kingfisher's book, 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking,' was published, showcasing her skillful use of fairy tale tropes to create original stories.
This heartfelt story of attraction and friendship, shortlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction, is sensitively read by Dan Bottomley The debut novel from Rozie Kelly – shortlisted for this year’s…
Former pilots of Kingfisher Airlines have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to recover Rs 1.39 crore in unpaid salaries after working for nine years.
Financial Times experts provide their weekly stock recommendations, discussing which companies, including Gamma Communications, Bellway, and Kingfisher, to buy, sell, or hold.
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, announced a 23% rise in pre-tax profits to £378 million for the year ending January 31, praising its rapid progress.
Indian brand Kingfisher has successfully registered its iconic jingle as a sound mark, prompting questions about the registration process and the criteria involved.