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Larnaca port and marina financial guarantee still not received

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Larnaca port and marina financial guarantee still not received

– Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis stated that the contractor company’s guarantee for the unified development of the Larnaca Port and Marina has not been received yet.
– A two-day deadline will be granted for the guarantee to be provided, after which instructions will be sought from the Legal Service.
– The financial guarantee under the contract amounts to €10 million, with the consortium having placed €4.2 million so far.
– The consortium filed a case against the government for causing delays and breaching the contract.
– The guarantee is an essential term of the contract and needs to be submitted for the project to move forward.
– Competent committees require time to review the contractor’s requests, which may take longer than a week.
– Larnaca’s Mayor emphasized the need for timely action to ensure the commencement of construction work on the project.

Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients’ morale [PHOTOS]

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Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients’ morale [PHOTOS]

Joel Bueno was overjoyed when therapy dogs Vida and Lu visited him in the intensive care unit, where he was being treated for a blood clot. The Hospital del Mar in Barcelona, in partnership with the Affinity Foundation, launched a trial to improve the emotional well-being of ICU patients through pet therapy. Patients receive two 15 to 20-minute visits each week from the dogs. The project will analyze saliva samples to see if stress indicators decrease and well-being indicators increase. Staff members in the emergency ward also benefit from the presence of the therapy dogs. Bueno believes in the benefits of the trial and says just the news of the dogs visiting boosted his morale.

Cyprus Forum Cities highlights local governance and smart cities

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Cyprus Forum Cities highlights local governance and smart cities

House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou warned about forthcoming challenges in local governance during her address at the 2nd Cyprus Forum Cities event. Deputy Minister Nikodemos Damianou outlined the Cyprus government’s plans for smart city development, including the Smart Cyprus initiative. Deputy Minister Irene Piki emphasized the critical role of cities in improving citizens’ quality of life.

The year 2025 is the ‘Super Bowl of tax,’ says Rep. Blake Moore. Will your taxes go up?

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The year 2025 is the 'Super Bowl of tax,' says Rep. Blake Moore. Will your taxes go up?

In 2020, Rep. Blake Moore visited Nucor, a steel and recycling manufacturing plant in northern Utah, where he learned about the positive impact of the Trump-era Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on the business. The tax cuts led to real wage growth and reinvestment in the community, such as Nucor buying ambulances for the local community. Moore believes that low corporate taxes benefit everyone and is pushing to increase deductions for small businesses. He anticipates that significant changes in tax policy may occur in 2025, depending on the outcome of elections and government control.

New Police Association chairman pledges prompt action

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New Police Association chairman pledges prompt action

The newly elected chairman of the Cyprus Police Association, Giorgos Georgiou, pledged to address all members’ concerns promptly and effectively.

Michaelidou stresses importance of data protection

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Michaelidou stresses importance of data protection

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou emphasized the importance of data protection for internet users, specifically highlighting the protection of children’s personal data. The Ministry has developed a policy for the implementation of regulations regarding personal data in schools, with a focus on safeguarding children’s personal information. The Minister made these remarks at a prize-giving ceremony for a painting competition, where winners in each category received cash prizes.

Netflix slides as move to end sharing user count sparks growth worries

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Netflix slides as move to end sharing user count sparks growth worries

Netflix shares fell on Friday after the company announced it would stop sharing subscriber additions and average revenue per member from 2025, leading to doubts about growth peaking in some markets.

Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi due to muscle injury

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Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi due to muscle injury

Pep Guardiola is uncertain whether Erling Haaland will feature in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea after suffering a muscle injury during the Champions League quarter-final.