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Calls for , ‘urgent’ action on migration

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Calls for , ‘urgent’ action on migration

The House interior committee called on the government to urgently and effectively manage the migration issue, focusing on upgrading infrastructure for reception centers and accommodation for asylum seekers, improving the procedures for examining asylum applications, and providing access to legal representation for unaccompanied minors. The government should also adopt procedures to ensure humane living conditions in reception centers and suppress incidences of crime in and around these centers.

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– President Nikos Christodoulides received a stipend of €4,128.45 monthly for three months while stationed in Cyprus, despite being originally stationed in Brussels.
– The stipend was not officially approved by the foreign minister, but by the permanent secretary.
– Rent amounting to €45,000 was paid to a diplomat living in his own flat abroad from 2018 to 2021, which was not recovered by the foreign ministry.

In any air war, Israel’s defences would trump Iran’s, but at a high cost

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In any air war, Israel’s defences would trump Iran’s, but at a high cost

Iran’s aging air defenses make the country vulnerable to an Israeli attack, despite its strong ballistic missiles and drones. Israel’s formidable defense systems have the capability to hit targets inside Iran due to its obsolete air force and aging Russian-based air defense systems. Israel’s main challenge would be successfully striking military bases in western and southern Iran, requiring the use of penetrating bombs. The cost of repelling Iran’s attack could be significantly higher than the cost of the attack itself. Israel is working to replenish its air defense systems in preparation for potential future attacks. Israel is unlikely to rely solely on defense and may respond with significant offensive options if attacked by Iran.

Woman wheels corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan

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Woman wheels corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan

A woman tried to get a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair to sign for a loan at a bank in Brazil, but he had been dead for hours. The woman wheeled the cadaver into the bank and attempted to make him sign, but bank staff became suspicious and called the police, who arrested her for fraud. The man had actually died earlier while lying down, not at the bank as claimed by the woman’s lawyer.

UK father stranded in Cyprus with newborn

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UK father stranded in Cyprus with newborn

Raj Gill from Grays, Essex, is struggling to bring his newborn baby, born through surrogacy in Cyprus, back to the UK as he awaits the issuance of his child’s British passport. Despite completing all necessary paperwork, the process has been delayed, leaving him with an expired visa in Cyprus and facing potential legal consequences. Gill, a teacher, turned to surrogacy after failing to find a partner, expressing his urgent need to return to the UK for his son’s vaccinations.

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

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Prince William back to public duties after wife 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. Kate, the Princess of Wales, shared in a video message that tests following surgery uncovered cancer, which was a shock. William appeared in good spirits during a visit to a food redistribution charity and a youth center, receiving ‘get well soon’ cards for Kate and his father, King Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment. Kate will return to public duties when her medical team deems her well enough, with no specific timeline given.

Daleela ferry ticket sales up 30% from 2023

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Daleela ferry ticket sales up 30% from 2023

Ticket sales for the Daleela passenger and car ferry have increased by 30% compared to last season, with 3,000 passengers booking their journey in the first 24 hours. The ferry will operate from the end of May to early September, with departures on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket prices have slightly increased, with a subsidy of €5.5 million provided annually. The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece was reinstated in 2022 after 20 years, supported by a state subsidy.

‘Being a migrant is not a crime’ – protest organised for Saturday

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‘Being a migrant is not a crime’ – protest organised for Saturday

Fact: A protest against racism and in support of migrant rights is being organized in Solomos Square, Nicosia.

Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester

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Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed pride in his team’s defensive performance against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals, leading them to victory in a penalty shootout.