Cyprus returns over 3,000 migrants in four months
Cyprus has returned over 3,000 migrants in the first four months of 2024, which is almost a thousand more than all returns in the previous year.
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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”.
Two more migrant boats spotted Monday
Two migrant boats were spotted by Cyprus’ port police, one with 37 migrants off the coast of Cape Greco. The government has decided to no longer examine asylum applications from Syrian migrants.
Larnaca port and marina developer renewing financial guarantee
Kition Ocean Holdings has agreed to renew their financial guarantee for the development of Larnaca’s port and marina. The amount of the financial guarantee under the contract is €10 million, but the consortium has currently placed €4.2 million. The guarantee is expected to be deposited in the coming days to allow the project to continue according to the contract terms. President Nikos Christodoulides chaired the meeting where this agreement was reached.
We don, ’t all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students
Fact: Chancellor Olaf Scholz reassured Chinese students in Shanghai that they did not have to smoke cannabis if they studied in Germany, as Germany had legalized cannabis in hopes of reducing consumption.
Govt taking all measures for security
The government of Cyprus is taking all necessary measures for security following Iran’s attack on Israel. Current indications do not point to immediate danger, and Cyprus is not involved in any attacks. Cyprus does not believe in solving problems with attacks.
Up to , €4K benefit for Nissan Qashqai from Pilakoutas
The Pilakoutas Group is offering the Nissan Qashqai with a benefit of up to €4,000.
Fear that petrol will hit , €2 a litre
Fuel prices are expected to rise due to escalating uncertainty in the Middle East, with experts predicting a possible increase of €1.70 to €1.80 per litre. Prices have already seen an increase of 20 to 50 cents compared to last week, with a risk of exceeding the €2 threshold.
Exclusive , ‘Four Hands’ dinner at Amara Hotel this May
Fact: Ristorante Locatelli at Limassol’s AMARA Hotel will host a ‘Four Hands’ dinner on May 3, 2024, featuring Michelin-starred chefs Giorgio Locatelli and Alessandro Tormolino.
Migrant centres to house Syrians waiting for asylum
Fact: Syrian migrants arriving in Cyprus will be taken to one of the migrant reception facilities to live, following a decision to cut all stipends given to them and delay examining their asylum applications.