The European Commission adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directives, which require member states to reduce emissions and energy consumption in buildings across the EU. By 2030, all G-class buildings must be upgraded to an F rating.
The Cyprus-Greece ferry service is set to resume on May 29 and will run until September 3 for the third consecutive year. This year, the Cypriot-flagged Daleela will only use Limassol port for all 22 planned voyages, unlike last year when it alternated between Limassol and Larnaca. Reservations will open on April 17, and there are no significant differences in ticket prices expected. The decision to operate only from Limassol was mainly due to financial reasons, as there has been a decrease in cruise ships using Limassol and logistical issues at Larnaca port. The ship will offer the same services as in previous years, including cabins, ‘airline’ seats, coffee bars, lounges, a restaurant, and a casino area. Last year, over 7,400 passengers and 2,400 vehicles were transported, along with 250 pets. The ship can carry up to 400 passengers and over 200 vehicles at a time, and a total of 22 routes will be operated from May to September.
– Aston Villa’s progress under former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been incredible, according to Arsenal’s current manager Mikel Arteta.
– Emery joined Villa in October 2022 and led them to a seventh-place finish last season, their first top-10 finish since 2010-11.
– Villa is currently fifth in the Premier League with 60 points, 11 behind leaders Arsenal.
– Emery recently completed his 1,000th match as a manager when Villa beat Lille 2-1 in the Europa Conference League quarter-final.
– Arsenal lost to Villa in October, and Arteta emphasized the need to focus on each match without getting distracted by the title race.
– The city of Orenburg in Russia is experiencing historic flooding after the Ural River burst its banks.
– More than 120,000 people have been evacuated in Russia’s Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan due to the flooding.
– The Ural River in Orenburg rose to 11.43 meters on Friday.
– Many homes have been flooded, with residents losing belongings and trying to save what they can.
– An animal shelter in the area is hosting over 350 animals, with limited assistance from authorities.
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion in Formula One, has agreed to join Scuderia Ferrari from the 2025 season, leaving Mercedes-AMG Petronas.
Fact: Portfolio diversification is a fundamental strategy for investors seeking to optimize their investment returns while managing risk.
The government is ready to strike a deal renewing collective agreements.
Police in Cyprus made 17 arrests related to 11 vehicle or building arson incidents in March.
– The National Security Council convened to discuss developments in the Middle East and migration.
– No decisions were made to change security measures, but there was an evaluation of existing data.
– The government has no information about the possibility of strikes on Israeli targets in Cyprus.
– Due to the situation in the region, the entire region is under threat.
– A joint forced-return flight took place where 3,337 people were deported for living in Cyprus illegally.
– Cyprus’ police participated in the operation with Greek authorities and Frontex.
– The National Security Council constantly assesses data and exchanges views on major concerns.
– There are no news to be announced regarding Christodoulides’ invitation to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to visit Lebanon.
– Christodoulides visited Lebanon to address migration and called for more EU support in tackling migration flows.
Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians near Tubas in the occupied West Bank. One of them, Mohammad Omar Daraghmeh, was a member of Hamas and the head of Hamas infrastructure in the Tubas area. Daraghmeh was killed during an exchange of fire with security forces and weapons were found in his vehicle. Another man was killed in a raid in the Al-Fara refugee camp, but it is unclear if he was a member of Hamas. The incident is part of a series of confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza.