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Ino Afentouli: Cyprus’ solidarity towards Israel should not stop

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Ino Afentouli: Cyprus’ solidarity towards Israel should not stop

Last week, the world saw Iran’s attack on Israel amidst ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the thin line between tension and conflict in the Middle East. Ino Afentouli, from Panteion University, emphasized that a regional conflict involving Iran and Israel would have adverse consequences for Cyprus and Greece. The conflict has halted economic cooperation and development plans in the region. Afentouli also mentioned that Cyprus could face increased migrant flows similar to those seen during the war in Syria. She emphasized the importance of solidarity with Israel for Cyprus and Greece, despite supporting the rights of the Palestinian people. The conflict could have significant impacts on Europe’s security and stability.

Our View: The sterile practice of using Cyprus, ’ EU membership to punish Turkey

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Our View: The sterile practice of using Cyprus, ’ EU membership to punish Turkey

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed his satisfaction that his objective of linking EU-Turkey relations with the Cyprus issue was achieved at the special meeting of the European Council.

Blue Charter Centre of Excellence to be set in Larnaca

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Blue Charter Centre of Excellence to be set in Larnaca

The Commonwealth and the Republic of Cyprus have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Commonwealth Blue Charter Centre of Excellence in Larnaca.

Gesy , ‘requires fruitful contribution’ of all involved

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Gesy , ‘requires fruitful contribution’ of all involved

Fact: Nurses and midwives make up the largest single group of professionals inside Gesy.

National guard chief: Auditor, ’s report risks military secrets

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National guard chief: Auditor, ’s report risks military secrets

The head of the national guard expressed concern about potentially sensitive information regarding the military being revealed by the auditor-general, including details about weapons storage depots and the state of munitions. He emphasized the need to conceal such information for security reasons and to avoid creating a sense of insecurity among the population.

Oil extends losses on easing Middle East tension, demand concerns

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Oil extends losses on easing Middle East tension, demand concerns

Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Thursday, extending losses on hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East and a bleaker demand picture.

Fire Service responded to 43 incidents in the last 24 hours

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Fire Service responded to 43 incidents in the last 24 hours

The Fire Service responded to 43 incidents in the past 24 hours, including 25 fires. The most significant fire occurred near the villages of Akaki and Deneia in the Nicosia district, affecting an area of one square kilometre and damaging dry grass, wild vegetation, eucalyptus trees, electricity poles, and irrigation hoses.

Worrying figures over student drug abuse

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Worrying figures over student drug abuse

Over the past three years, 420 secondary school students were referred for drug treatment programs.

Conference and workshop on Larnaca multimodal mobility

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Conference and workshop on Larnaca multimodal mobility

Fact: The pilot project Seamless Shared Urban Mobility (SUM) is set to run in Larnaca in June 2024 and concerns multimodal mobility.

Cyprus and Greece pledge joint efforts for environmental sustainability

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Cyprus and Greece pledge joint efforts for environmental sustainability

– Cyprus and Greece are aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation on important environmental policies.
– Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and her Greek counterpart Theodoros Skylakakis discussed concrete joint actions on urban waste management and improving recycling systems.
– The importance of protecting Natura 2000 areas was also discussed, with an emphasis on institutionalizing decrees to define conservation objectives and integrated management of these areas.
– The ministers expressed their will to strengthen bilateral cooperation for implementing sustainable solutions to protect the environment.