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A career in the world of money

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A career in the world of money

Cleopatra Kitti launched Queens of Money before Covid to empower women and improve financial literacy, drawing from her own experiences with money management. She comes from a background in the corporate and financial world, having worked abroad for two decades with various prestigious clients, including governments. Kitti has served on the board of Eurobank Cyprus and is a member of the Insead Independent Directors Network. She has been involved with the International Crisis Group as a philanthropist for peace. The seed money for Queens of Money came from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Kitti’s professional journey includes working for the Bank of Cyprus, founding her own PR and public affairs firm, and being engaged in various projects like the Mediterranean Growth Initiative (MGI) and a podcast called Koumanto Stin Tsepi Sou. She has faced personal challenges, including overcoming impostor syndrome and navigating life through two divorces while raising a son. Kitti emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing money effectively, especially for women, and advocates for Cyprus to be more proactive and involved in shaping EU policies.

AKEL, Greens voice concerns over Akamas

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AKEL, Greens voice concerns over Akamas

AKEL and the Green Party have expressed concerns regarding the Cyprus government’s handling of the Akamas peninsula issue. The parties met to discuss a memorandum sent by the Green Party to the government. They criticized the government for not complying with European directives concerning habitats, leading to severe criticism from the European Parliament and legal proceedings initiated by the European Commission against Cyprus. AKEL and the Green Party have raised the issue in Parliament and are monitoring the situation in cooperation with environmental organizations. The Green Party submitted memoranda to the President of the Republic and the Minister of Agriculture, expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s response and calling for upgraded protection of the Akamas area to establish a real national park. They criticized the government’s handling of administrative investigations related to Akamas, with ongoing investigations into the projects deemed destructive to the habitat. The parties are concerned about the government’s actions and the potential legal consequences from the EU.

Akamas road works moving forward

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Akamas road works moving forward

The Akamas National Forest Park road projects will restart in April, as announced by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou. The projects aim to prioritize environmental preservation. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting. The government plans to balance development with environmental conservation in the park, ensuring minimal environmental impact and visitor safety while adhering to legal requirements. A project team will be established for environmental and technical monitoring, and a steering committee will be appointed for decision-making. Consultations with NGOs and local communities will be part of the process.

Rich Americans keep high-end RV company rolling along

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Rich Americans keep high-end RV company rolling along

Most US recreational vehicles are produced in Elkhart, Indiana, while the Bowlus, a luxury travel trailer, is made in Oxnard, California. The Bowlus is designed to be towed by a Porsche sports car and features a 1930s design with a minimalist interior. Its top-end model costs 0,000. Demand for the Bowlus increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the company is now expanding by offering a lower-priced version and selling through dealerships. Bowlus trailers are handcrafted by 35 workers and the company plans to produce 100 trailers this year. The Bowlus was originally designed by a Los Angeles aerospace engineer during the Great Depression and uses a monocoque structural system, making it light but strong. Other companies are also developing luxury and battery-powered trailers, such as Aero Build and Pebble, with prices ranging from 9,000 to 9,900.

Citizens rally against Pattichio Park redevelopment

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Citizens rally against Pattichio Park redevelopment

Citizens of Larnaca protested against the redevelopment of Pattichio Park, which includes constructing a restaurant, footbridge, dog park, playground, botanical garden, and parking facilities, with a budget of €7 million co-financed by the EU. The Wetland Protection Group of Aliki opposes the project, stating it falls within a Natura 2000 Network area, requires an Environmental Impact Assessment, and lacks an inventory of protected species. They criticize the Municipality of Larnaca for not conducting a public consultation as required and making unannounced project revisions. Protesters demand a halt to the project until a revised spatial plan is submitted. The protest was supported by the Movement of Ecologists-Citizen Cooperation, Active Citizens-United Cypriot Hunters Movement, and Larnaca Members of Parliament.

Overnight pharmacies for Saturday, 16 March

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Overnight pharmacies for Saturday, 16 March

– Tappas Tonia is located at Methochiou 51, Block B-D, Agios Andreas, Nicosia, near the American Embassy. Contact: 22570999.
– Aristodimou Konstantina is located at Stavrou Avenue 71E, Strovolos, Nicosia, opposite the kiosk “Octagon”. Contact: 22492929, 22494102.
– Pontos Andreas is located at Leoforos Eleftherias 27, Lakatamia, Nicosia, near the Anthoupolis Settlement Elementary School. Contact: 22382550, 99318764, 97688587.
– Chloe Michaelidou (Peter) is located at Digeni Akrita 12, Nicosia. Contact: 22433480, 22337979.
– Vasiliki Malama is located at Arch. Makarios III Avenue & Doiranis 1, Nicosia, below the former clinic “Angeli”. Contact: 22374939.
– Konstantinos Iasonidis is located at Spyrou Kyprianou 23B, Mesa Geitonia, Limassol, near Luna Park “Galaktika”. Contact: 25358000, 99746622.
– Irma Kalaitzidi is located at Georgiou A’ 61, Block G, Germasogeia, Limassol, between Dasoudi & Pizza Hut. Contact: 25312012, 25342612.
– Charalambos Papadopoulos is located at Theodorou Potamianou 52, Kato Polemidia, Limassol, near Jumbo Polemidia. Contact: 25735505.
– Dina Papadopoulou is located at N. Pattichi 121, Limassol, near the roundabout of Polemidia. Contact: 25387216, 99826409.
– Pavlos Apostolidis is located at Kosma Lysioti 20, Larnaca, towards the beach. Contact: 24627213, 24423271.
– Flora Antoniou is located at Grigori Afxentiou 9-10, Livadia, Larnaca. Contact: 24322868, 97810079.
– Stefanos Diomedous is located at Anth. Georgiou Savva 2, Geroskipou, Paphos, near Pafiako Stadium. Contact: 26961999, 99683122.
– Alexandra Pirpa is located at Eleftheriou Venizelou 80, Paphos, opposite “Zorpas” bakery. Contact: 26948222.
– Christina Alapai is located at Griva Digeni 8, Paralimni, next to KEDIPEPS – Paralimni Square. Contact: 23742002, 23744155.

Paphos colour park nearly complete

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Paphos colour park nearly complete

Paphos’ Park of Colours, nearing completion, was funded entirely by the Paphos municipality at a cost of approximately €3.6 million. The park will be managed by the municipality under a contract that includes a monthly usage fee of €1,505 plus VAT for seven years, with an option for renewal. The park features a cafeteria, three sports areas, a climbing wall, toilets, changing rooms, a playground, a skate park, a tennis court, a parking area, and communal spaces. The licensee is responsible for maintaining and potentially upgrading the park while having the right to commercially profit from certain facilities. The Park of Colours is the largest of its kind in Cyprus, covering about 32,000 square meters, and aims to enhance the city’s urban infrastructure and residents’ quality of life. It offers a variety of facilities and a small amphitheater for cultural events.

President inaugurates General Katsanis park

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President inaugurates General Katsanis park

A park in Thessaloniki has been named after General Georgios Katsanis, a Greek General who fought alongside Greek Cypriots during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides attended the naming ceremony. General Katsanis was the Commander of the 33rd Raiders Squadron in 1974 and sacrificed himself during the invasion. Part of his remains were discovered in Cyprus in 2020 through DNA analysis and were laid to rest in Sidirokastro Serres. The park is located next to the Katsanis Gymnasium on Agiou Dimitriou Street in Thessaloniki.