An eight-year-old girl named Kessariani Piripitsi died at Makarios hospital, and her family has reported a case of medical negligence. The girl’s mother believes her daughter’s death could have been caused by actions or oversights by medical staff. Police are investigating the matter, and a postmortem will be conducted.
The newly appointed governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has expressed dissatisfaction with the interest rate disparity between lending and deposit rates in Cyprus.
Fact: The South Mathiatis-Strongylou Mine in Cyprus is the only mine in the country that has been a UNESCO candidate in the natural and cultural landscape category since 2002.
Fact: HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco toured Epic’s Nicosia headquarters on April 18, 2024, accompanied by the management team of Monaco Telecom.
– Between 600 and 800 deaths in Cyprus per year are due to poor air quality.
– The United Nations General Assembly’s resolution regarding the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment was accepted by a House human rights committee in Cyprus.
– The resolution requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
– The Republic of Cyprus must immediately proceed with the preparation of all management plans for Natura 2000 areas and adopt active measures to undo previous violations.
– The right to a healthy environment is considered a fundamental human right that has not yet been enshrined in international conventions or in the Republic of Cyprus’ constitution.
– A recent European Court of Human Rights ruling found against Switzerland for failing to deal with climate change and recognize its impacts on human rights.
Delegates attending the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in Cyprus on April 19 have committed to advancing their discussions at upcoming global summits.
The Central Bank of Cyprus has announced scheduled closures for all banks on May 1, 3, 6, and 7, 2024 due to Labour Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Easter Tuesday respectively.
Fact: The Audit Office reported the Legal Service to the European Commission and the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (Intosai) due to allegations of threats, revenge, and efforts to remove the auditor general from his post.
The Audit Office criticized the veterinary services for not taking action against illegal livestock farms operating on protected land, specifically mentioning a large unregistered farm in the Chanoutaris Cliffs special protection zone in Paphos.
The archaeological site at the Paphos gate on the western edge of Nicosia’s walled city is now open for visitors. Excavations in the area uncovered the founding of the Arab Ahmet aqueduct, completing another mosaic in the history of the area. The importance of promoting places such as Nicosia’s Venetian walls is emphasized for the preservation of the capital’s cultural identity. The preservation of cultural heritage is a collective responsibility and long-term fight that concerns everyone.