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Ten people taken to the station after deadly Limassol migrant raid

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Ten people taken to the station after deadly Limassol migrant raid

Ten people were taken to the station by the police in Limassol after a migrant raid resulted in the death of one man and the serious injury of another. Nine individuals were found living in one apartment, where two men tried to escape during an immigration check. One man died after jumping from a bedroom window, while the other was seriously injured after jumping from a balcony. All individuals were undocumented migrants from Bangladesh. The Limassol Crime Investigation Department is handling the case, with investigations ongoing.

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

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EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

The European Union is not planning to delay a new law cracking down on commodities linked to deforestation, set to come into force at the end of 2024. The law will require companies to prove their goods were not grown on deforested land. Some EU countries requested a delay, but the Commissioner stated that producers and governments have had nearly two years to prepare. Ivory Coast has launched a national sustainable cocoa strategy to comply with the EU requirements, with the Commissioner stating they are well-prepared. The EU will not fully cover the costs of compliance, but has launched various support programs and a reforestation loan for Ivory Coast.

Flights cancelled in parts of UK, power outages in Ireland due to storm

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Flights cancelled in parts of UK, power outages in Ireland due to storm

Fact: Storm Kathleen caused flight cancellations and power outages in parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland, affecting airports, rail services, and approximately 34,000 homes, farms, and businesses.

Major Police operation to check foreigners in Paphos

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Major Police operation to check foreigners in Paphos

A coordinated police operation took place in the Paphos district this morning to prevent and detect crime and check the legal status of foreigners residing in Cyprus. The operation focused on two apartment complexes in Chloraka and Tremithousa, where a total of 300 apartments were checked. No individuals were found residing in the apartments at the “Agios Nikolaos” complex, and no objectionable items were discovered in the 12 apartments searched at the “Agios Georgios” complex. Police plan to conduct similar searches in the future.

Ridgewood Contractor Who Ducked Taxes On $3.27 Million Charged In 18-Count Indictment: Feds

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Ridgewood Contractor Who Ducked Taxes On $3.27 Million Charged In 18-Count Indictment: Feds

John Constantino, 67, of Ridgewood, evaded 2,735 in corporate and personal income taxes by concealing his income and assets from 2017 to 2022.

Scala Theatre building declared unsafe

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Scala Theatre building declared unsafe

Scala Theatre was forced to close due to structural issues, leading to scheduled performances being relocated to other venues. The Mayor of Larnaca, Andreas Vyras, stated that the building was deemed unsafe and necessary renovations will be made to ensure safety. Events will be moved to Oroklini Municipal Theatre and Larnaca Municipal Theatre, with private universities also being considered as alternative venues. Organizations with reservations at Scala Theatre are advised to contact the Cultural Services of Larnaca Municipality for new arrangements.

€2.5 billion in unpaid taxes, Audit Office report reveals

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€2.5 billion in unpaid taxes, Audit Office report reveals

– A report found that €2.5 billion in taxes is owed to the state, with €1.1 billion deemed doubtful as to whether it can be collected.
– The Tax Department is dealing with 14,500 cases of taxation under appeal concerning €683 million.
– The department is unable to track non-filing of income tax returns by individuals and companies.
– The department agreed to class as tax-deductible the amount of €1.1 billion relating to defaulting debtors.
– A decision was made by the cabinet to award a no-bid contract for surveys to build extra roofs at the building of the tax department’s Nicosia district office.

Wins for Arsenal and Man City in title race

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Wins for Arsenal and Man City in title race

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town.

What is Post-Natal Depression (PND) or Postpartum Depression(PPD)?

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What is Post-Natal Depression (PND) or Postpartum Depression(PPD)?

About one in ten mothers develop postnatal depression, which is defined as depression suffered by a mother following childbirth, typically arising from the combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue.

Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They’re coming back to Trump.

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Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They’re coming back to Trump.

Nelson Peltz expressed remorse for voting for Donald Trump after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, but later had breakfast with Trump and other billionaires at his mansion in Palm Beach, Florida. Peltz has stated that he would “probably” vote for the GOP front-runner in 2024. Elite donors who were once critical of Trump are now rediscovering their affinity for him due to fears of President Biden’s tax agenda. Some billionaires are considering supporting Trump financially, including Larry Ellison and Richard Uihlein, while others like Ken Griffin and Peter Thiel remain resistant. Some tech investors and leaders in Silicon Valley who were alienated by Trump’s election-fraud crusade are now coming around to support him. Gary Cohn, who was once critical of Trump, has recently spoken positively about the former president. Robert Bigelow, who criticized Trump after the Capitol riot, has pledged million to a pro-Trump campaign group. Trump is facing financial challenges and is seeking support from wealthy donors to fund his campaign.