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And then we wonder if it’s a mafia state

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And then we wonder if it’s a mafia state

An insensitive structure resembling a warehouse was built in a protected area by a Holy Bishopric, breaking the law. The construction of a monastery and a cove were completed illegally, with heavy machinery used to cut rocks. An illegal fundraiser was held to support the construction, offering lavish gifts as incentives. Additionally, a private individual built a structure on government land for a factory, later subletting it to the government for storage of pharmaceuticals. Despite the unsuitability of the structure, the contract was renewed until 2045, leading to damage of drugs due to exposure to heat and rain. The events described highlight the existence of a mafia state, as testified by Makarios Drosiotis.

Church needs to fix broken image

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Church needs to fix broken image

The Church of Cyprus is facing a public image crisis due to allegations of corruption and illegal activities within its leadership.

16-year-old prodigy breaks Usain Bolt’s long-standing record [VIDEO]

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16-year-old prodigy breaks Usain Bolt’s long-standing record [VIDEO]

Nickecoy Bramwell, a 16-year-old Jamaican sprinter, broke Usain Bolt’s U-17 record in the 400-metre race at the 51st Carifta Games with a time of 47.26 seconds, securing a gold medal and a new world record in his age category.

Dollar rebounds as focus shifts to March NFP

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Dollar rebounds as focus shifts to March NFP

The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to push lower on Thursday due to a negative shift in risk sentiment.

Solana price prediction: Bullish outlook after impressive rally, NuggetRush presale becomes the talk of the town

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Solana price prediction: Bullish outlook after impressive rally, NuggetRush presale becomes the talk of the town

– Solana (SOL) is projected to hit 0 by the end of 2024 and has the potential to surpass BNB by market capitalization.
– NuggetRush, a rising meme coin on the Ethereum chain, is gaining attention with its P2E gaming and NFT platform.

Needle residency programme hosts six emerging artists

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Needle residency programme hosts six emerging artists

Larnaca 2030 has launched the “Needle” artistic residency program for six emerging artists to create new works inspired by the city’s cultural heritage.

Expert: State’s tax system ‘in serious trouble,’ hurts homeowners

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Expert: State's tax system 'in serious trouble,' hurts homeowners

The Legislature established a new appraisal process in 1972 requiring the state to appraise, assess, and equalize the valuation of all property for taxation. However, in recent years, the Legislature has neglected equalization, leading to a shift in taxation burden from corporate and business properties to residential properties. Residential property taxes have increased significantly while corporate and business property taxes have fallen. This has resulted in homeowners paying a larger share of taxes and covering the taxes that aren’t paid by other classes of properties. The state’s current approach to taxing residential properties is based on intangibles like location, while corporate properties are offered exclusions from similar intangible values, resulting in lost revenue and an unfair burden on homeowners.

Church runs illegal lottery to fund unpermitted monastery construction

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Church runs illegal lottery to fund unpermitted monastery construction

The Church of Panagia Ayia Napa conducted an unlicensed raffle to raise funds for an illegally built monastery in a protected area. The Ministry of Finance considers this a serious offense and plans to demand an immediate halt to the raffle, as well as forward a report to the police for investigation. The raffle tickets also included a section for collecting donations, but the Church clarified that the funds were for general charitable purposes, not specifically for the controversial monastery project. Environmental groups have condemned the Church’s actions, questioning the legitimacy of the raffle and criticizing the promotion of an unlawful construction project.

€50 million investment drives luxury housing in Livadia

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€50 million investment drives luxury housing in Livadia

Livadia is one of the most rapidly developing areas of Cyprus, with significant investments and construction growth. The area has seen a surge in interest following the removal of oil tanks and the lifting of the Seveso directive. A €50 million investment from an Israeli company is underway for luxury apartments, with plans for a boutique hotel. Road works are needed to accommodate the population increase, including the completion of Panagouli Avenue. The area also requires new schools, with projects underway for a regional Primary School and redevelopment of the traditional core of the community.