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Christodoulides discusses migration with EU Commission President and Greek PM

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Christodoulides discusses migration with EU Commission President and Greek PM

President Nikos Christodoulides discussed migration with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a lunch with Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. The main topic of discussion was the management of increased migration flows from Lebanon and ways to prevent this phenomenon through more active involvement of the EU. Christodoulides is scheduled to visit Lebanon with other officials for a meeting with the country’s leadership regarding the migration issue.

State pension fund reaching critical levels

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State pension fund reaching critical levels

The Fiscal Council has warned that state borrowing from the Social Insurance Fund has reached critical levels, with the government owing over €10 billion to the fund. This borrowing threatens public finances and could lead to pressure on the state budget. The Council suggests reducing the state’s debt to the fund and revising the investment policy to achieve higher returns. The study also recommends increasing the percentage of assets invested in non-government securities to diversify the portfolio.

Raising a glass to sustainability in the spirits industry

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Raising a glass to sustainability in the spirits industry

Fact: Yianna Christou explains how beverage companies are embracing ESG principles in their marketing strategies to enhance brand reputation and foster consumer loyalty.

June elections are , ‘uncharted territory’

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June elections are , ‘uncharted territory’

Fact: There will be as many as 20,000 candidates vying for the 3,500 public offices in the upcoming local and European elections.

North butchers introduce , ‘service fee’ to sidestep price controls

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North butchers introduce , ‘service fee’ to sidestep price controls

Butchers in the north have introduced a “service fee” for their customers to bypass price controls set by the ‘government’ for the retail price of lamb. The service fees typically range between 10 and 15 percent of the retail price of the meat. The introduction of service fees indicates that butchers have no intention of reducing their income.

‘, Our goal is to create a fully digitised state’

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‘, Our goal is to create a fully digitised state’

The fact described in the text is that the government aims to create a “fully digitised state” in order to offer quality services to citizens and businesses, facilitate the development of new knowledge-intensive sectors, increase the competitiveness of the Cyprus tax model, and meet the European Union’s targets for the green transition.

Local government reform , ‘in final stretch’

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Local government reform , ‘in final stretch’

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that local government reform is in the final stretch. The reforms aim to strengthen sectors such as the environment, the digital transition, and agrotourism. The ministry is also implementing developmental infrastructure in rural areas to improve the quality of life in villages and limit urbanism.

Migrant boat captain remanded for six days

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Migrant boat captain remanded for six days

A 44-year-old man was remanded in custody for six days for captaining a boat that brought 22 irregular migrants to Cyprus. Over 800 irregular migrants have arrived in Cyprus in the last week, leading to concerns about overcrowding in migrant housing facilities.

Demetriou: Cyprus was better when Disy were in charge

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Demetriou: Cyprus was better when Disy were in charge

– Cyprus “lived better days” when Disy were in charge
– Disy and New Democracy were born from the ashes of national difficulties
– Both parties stake their principles on healthy patriotism and faith in the EU and western civilization
– A strong Greece means a strong Cyprus
– Greek PM Mitsotakis opposes a two-state solution for Cyprus
– We are at a critical turning point in history
– European leaders must design a vision for the future while respecting the particularities of each state and people

Alien fever dreams fuel Peruvian grave robbings

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Alien fever dreams fuel Peruvian grave robbings

Leandro Rivera discovered a cave in Peru’s Nazca region containing pre-Hispanic artifacts, including human bodies with elongated heads and three fingers on each hand. Rivera was convicted of assault on public monuments for excavating the artifacts, which ended up in Mexico and sparked debates on UFOs. Peru is struggling to control the trafficking of archaeological items, which have become popular on the online black market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite efforts to repatriate stolen artifacts, demands from private collectors in the US and Europe persist. Authorities in Peru face challenges in preventing looted items from leaving the country and repatriating smuggled remains.