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Dust to linger on Sunday, with isolated rain expected later in the week

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Dust to linger on Sunday, with isolated rain expected later in the week

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, with dust expected to remain in high concentration on Sunday. On Sunday, temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees inland, 27 on the coast, and 20 degrees in the mountains. In the evening, temperatures will fall to 17 degrees inland, 18 on the coast, and 15 degrees in the mountains. On Monday, temperatures are expected to remain the same with a chance of isolated showers. Isolated storms are also expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.

18 yr old arrested in Nicosia knife fight

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18 yr old arrested in Nicosia knife fight

An 18-year-old was arrested by police for injuring another teen with a knife during clashes in Nicosia. The suspect was also found to be carrying knives and illegal possession of drugs.

As Solana price drops, 2024 could be game-changing year for Bittensor, ’s biggest rival

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As Solana price drops, 2024 could be game-changing year for Bittensor, ’s biggest rival

– Solana (SOL) has been facing bearish pressure for the past few weeks.
– InQubeta (QUBE) has raised over .6 million in funding and is considered a rival for leading altcoins like Bittensor (TAO).
– InQubeta allows AI startups to crowdfund projects through NFT-based investment models using the QUBE token.
– Binance has announced new trading pairs for Bittensor’s native token TAO.
– FTX will be releasing locked Solana tokens via an auction, which could give Solana a boost.
– Solana, InQubeta, and Bittensor are considered the best crypto investments of the year in the DeFi sector.

Law change for swimming pools brings little relief

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Law change for swimming pools brings little relief

Fact: The proposed change in the law on swimming pools in Cyprus from two units to five will not significantly impact the vast majority of community complexes as they will still be categorized as public pools requiring lifeguards.

Cyprus government and banks piling-up cash

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Cyprus government and banks piling-up cash

By end-February 2024, the government had accumulated cash deposits of over €3.5 billion at the Central Bank and €2.1 billion at commercial banks.

Ioannou to inform EU counterparts on need to increase migrant returns

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Ioannou to inform EU counterparts on need to increase migrant returns

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will outline the need to increase migrant returns at an EU ministerial meeting in Ghent, Belgium. Cyprus ranks first among EU member states in terms of returns per population, with a 66% increase in total migrant returns in 2023 compared to 2022. In 2023, there were 1,000 more departures in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2023.

France’s foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit

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France’s foreign minister is visiting Lebanon to prevent further escalation and potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. France has proposed Hezbollah pull back 10 km from the Israeli border and Israel halt strikes in southern Lebanon. The proposal has not moved forward, but France wants to keep momentum in talks. Hezbollah will not discuss until there is a ceasefire in Gaza, while Israel wants calm on its northern border. Lebanon believes the French initiative could bring peace and security to the region.