Dynamic showing by Petrolina at Limassol Marathon
Fact: The OPAP Limassol Marathon took place over April 13-14, 2024, with a record number of over 17,000 runners from Cyprus and abroad participating.
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Disparity in gaming commission board allowances raises concerns
Members of the board on the Gaming & Casino Supervision Commission receive special treatment, earning around €800 a month, while others on similar public bodies make €70.
Turkey to write report on fake diploma scandal
Turkey’s higher education council (Yok) is preparing a report on the state of the north’s education system in response to the “fake diploma scandal”.
‘Political climate benefits Elam’
Elam is currently polling at 11 per cent, slightly ahead of Diko at 10 per cent.
Our View: The education system has thoroughly failed abuse victims
A gymnasium student who was sexually abused by fellow students was still expected to go to the same school as his abusers, a month and a half after the incident.
Complaint filed over police raid that ended with Bangladeshi man, ’s death
Fact: Police did not have a search warrant before entering the fifth-floor apartment where the Bangladeshi nationals were living.
Police holding cells , ‘should be abolished’
Fact: Holding cells in police stations should be abolished, according to trade union Isotita’s police branch chairman Nikos Loizidis.
Doctors , ‘verbally attacked’ because patients are uninformed
Doctors and other Gesy service providers are facing verbal attacks from uninformed patients. Cases of abuse against doctors include verbal attacks and threats. The lack of information leads to long waiting lists and patients demanding more than they are entitled to. The House health committee chairman suggests creating a “patient advocate” to address these issues. The committee has allocated over €1 million for an information campaign to educate patients about their rights.
Support floods in for Christodoula march
The Anti-Cancer Association received donations for its Christodoula march from state actors, political parties, and various organizations at Eleftheria Square.
Maryland’s tax and fee increases won’t affect everyone. Will you pay?
The Maryland General Assembly passed a budget that raises approximately 0 million in additional revenue for transportation and education programs, and increases funding for the state’s shock trauma system. The increases come in the form of vehicle-related fees and fines, with tobacco users contributing to new tax money for education. Governor Wes Moore is pleased with the outcome, as lawmakers opted to increase revenue largely through fees without raising income tax, general sales taxes, or corporate taxes. The legislature did not address how the state will pay for future transportation costs and education expenses beyond fiscal 2027. Drivers in Maryland will pay more for vehicle registration, with an additional surcharge each year, and heavier vehicles will have higher registration fees. Shoppers buying a new car will see an 0 dealer processing charge added to their bill of sale, and owners of electric vehicles will have to pay additional surcharges when renewing registration.