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Health minister hails year one achievements (Updated)

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Health minister hails year one achievements (Updated)

Health Minister Michael Damianos praised his ministry’s accomplishments during the first year of President Nikos Christodoulides’ tenure, highlighting the implementation of expenses coverage plan for patients sent abroad for treatment, the increase in subsidy for infertility treatment, and the preparation of new health strategies including better management of patients with mental health problems and nutritional disorders. Additionally, investments in infrastructures and medical equipment in public hospitals worth €22 million were approved.

Cyprus denies allegations of migrant pushbacks

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Cyprus denies allegations of migrant pushbacks

Cyprus denied allegations of pushing back and threatening migrants during an operation off the coast of Lebanon. The individuals were provided with food and blankets before being sent back, and Cyprus did not push back any of the boats. The UNHCR and EU define pushback as forcibly returning migrants without access to international protection or asylum procedures. The Republic of Cyprus stated that it respects international conventions and acts within the framework of legality. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou emphasized that their actions regarding migration flows comply with international regulations.

Freeland’s new federal budget hikes taxes on the rich to cover billions in new spending | CBC News

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Freeland's new federal budget hikes taxes on the rich to cover billions in new spending | CBC News

Fact: Ottawa plans to spend .9 billion more than planned over the next five years, with a projected billion deficit this fiscal year.

Capital gains tax change draws ire from some Canadian entrepreneurs worried it will worsen brain drain | CBC News

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Capital gains tax change draws ire from some Canadian entrepreneurs worried it will worsen brain drain | CBC News

The federal government’s budget includes an increase in the inclusion rate of the capital gains tax from 50% to 67% for businesses and trusts, generating an estimated billion in new revenue. This change will impact 40,000 individuals and 307,000 companies in Canada. Some members of the business community believe that expanding the taxable amount will hurt productivity, investment, and entrepreneurship in Canada, potentially leading to a brain drain.

Local govt reform , ‘on the right track’

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Local govt reform , ‘on the right track’

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that local government reform in Cyprus is “on the right track.” He believes that most teething problems will be resolved by the end of June. Progress is going well regarding staffing and finding buildings for various authorities. There may be an adjustment period at the beginning of the transition. Complaints will be made to the police if any objectionable issues arise regarding voter registration. More than 3,500 objections have been submitted for June’s elections, with some voters registering themselves at unusual addresses.

Prince William back to public duties after Kate, ’s cancer revelation

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Prince William back to public duties after Kate, ’s cancer revelation

Prince William returned to public duties for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

Mothers of Cypriot earthquake dead meet Turkish justice minister

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Mothers of Cypriot earthquake dead meet Turkish justice minister

– The mothers of two Cypriot children who were killed in last year’s earthquakes in Turkey met with Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc.
– The trial of 11 people responsible for the Isias hotel’s collapse is set to resume on April 26, with each defendant facing up to 22 and a half years in jail if found guilty.
– Families and Turkish Cypriot leaders are demanding that the charges be upgraded to intentional killing, with protests planned in Nicosia.