Hundreds of fines handed out in Limassol
Fact: Police in Limassol handed out hundreds of fines over the bank holiday weekend, including 20 fines for drink driving and 134 fines for other traffic violations.
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Bank of Cyprus: maintaining a leading role in the environmental, social and governance pillars
Bank of Cyprus is focusing its efforts on fighting climate change, which is the biggest challenge that humanity faces.
Lidl Cyprus: Practices with a positive impact on people and society
Lidl Cyprus aims to consistently leave a positive imprint on the country by focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility.
How businesses are turning ESG into a competitive advantage
Businesses have the power and responsibility to tackle big issues like climate change, inequality, and social injustice.
Salvage crews work to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge
Salvage crews worked to lift the first piece of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the water to allow access to the disaster site, in an effort to reopen the city’s blocked port.
Fire in Limassol caused by man burning dry weeds
A 33 year old admitted to starting a fire in an attempt to destroy dry weeds outside Ayios Therapon village in Limassol. The fire burned five hectares of vegetation before being extinguished by fire crews. The individual has been remanded in custody as the Limassol CID investigates. Lighting fires without permission in rural areas is a criminal offense with potential imprisonment or heavy fines.
Canada’s mild winter disrupts key ice road to remote Arctic diamond mines
An unusually warm winter in Canada has delayed the opening of a 400-kilometer ice road used by mining companies to access their diamond mines in the Arctic. The delay is the longest in recent years and is due to climate change and the El Nino climate pattern. The warm winter could risk an early closure of the ice road, impacting the transportation of goods to the mines. The lack of infrastructure in the region is a challenge, and mining companies are pushing for a mega infrastructure project to unlock the mineral riches in the area.
Cyprus industrial production index sees 4.2 per cent increase in January
Fact: Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index for January 2024 saw a 4.2 per cent rise compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 99.5 units.
US, Mexico to partner on semiconductor supply chain development
The United States will partner with Mexico to explore semiconductor supply chain opportunities as part of the U.S. CHIPS Act, a 2022 law that created a 0 million fund for developing the semiconductor supply chain through initiatives with allies and partners.