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Pending family law bills undergo committee review

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Pending family law bills undergo committee review

Four bills aimed at modernizing Family Law in Cyprus and benefiting children began to be discussed before the Legal Committee of the Parliament. The bills, which have been pending since 2018, have undergone changes based on stakeholder suggestions. The first bill requires both parents to provide accurate information about their property and income for child support determination. The second bill focuses on the child’s welfare, including provisions for double surnames, child opinions, monitoring by experts, and parental counselling programs. The third bill regulates succession cases for assisted reproduction, while the fourth bill addresses paternity evidence in cases of medically assisted reproduction. There are reservations about the bills, with concerns about Social Services meeting deadlines and the removal of shared parental custody. Written opinions on the bills can be submitted within three weeks.

Fire brigade to hire 259 new recruits

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Fire brigade to hire 259 new recruits

The fire brigade is in the final stage of recruiting a total of 259 new firefighters to add to its current staff of 680 people.

Mid-South Conference: Updates on ag tax and the Corporate Transparency Act | Stuttgart Daily Leader

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Mid-South Conference: Updates on ag tax and the Corporate Transparency Act | Stuttgart Daily Leader

Kristine Tidgren, director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University, will discuss the Corporate Transparency Act at the 11th Annual Mid-South Ag and Environmental Law Conference.

Amid spat, Elam proposes to gain support to halve asylum application time

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Amid spat, Elam proposes to gain support to halve asylum application time

Far-right Elam has proposed to halve the time refugees have to file asylum applications or appeals in court, with government-supporting parties showing support for the idea.

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.

Primary school sexual violence case reported to parliament

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Primary school sexual violence case reported to parliament

A 10-year-old student was the tragic protagonist of an extreme case of sexual violence in a primary school reported to the Education Committee of the Parliament. The incident was discussed during a session on misconduct in schools attended by the Ministers of Justice and Education. It was highlighted that primary school students often strip or intimidate their classmates, with drugs circulating in school yards. The responsibility to address these issues lies with the Police, especially when educators fail to report incidents. The Justice Minister mentioned a transitional solution for detaining juvenile offenders until 2026 and emphasized the implementation of the law of 2021, which includes sending young individuals to therapeutic programs. The Education Minister noted the difference between violence/bullying and sexual abuse in schools, urging educators and children to break their silence on the latter. The Police reported a decrease in registered cases involving individuals under 18 from 496 in 2021 to 393 in 2023.

‘Rebel Moon’ sequel offers more action, backstory of warriors

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‘Rebel Moon’ sequel offers more action, backstory of warriors

Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver” completes his vision for the franchise, picking up where the first installment left off. The movie follows Kora and rebel warriors teaming up with the people of Veldt to fight off an attack from Motherworld. The film delves into the characters’ backstories and motivations, with more action and depth promised. Snyder directed, co-wrote, and produced the movie, with a director’s cut expected in August. The film starts streaming on Netflix on April 19.

Govt seeks to return 30 Syrian nationals , ‘ASAP’

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Govt seeks to return 30 Syrian nationals , ‘ASAP’

The government of Cyprus is ready to revoke the protection status of around 30 people from Syria who have traveled back to Syria via the north in the past year. These individuals will not have the right to appeal the decision.

India’s LGBTQ+ election vows ring hollow for rights activists

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India’s LGBTQ+ election vows ring hollow for rights activists

India’s two main political parties are making promises to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the upcoming general election. However, activists feel that both parties are avoiding the key issue of same-sex marriage. The ruling BJP opposes same-sex marriage and has pledged more support for transgender rights, while the opposition Congress party plans to recognize same-sex civil unions. LGBTQ+ activists are disappointed with these promises, calling them “lip service.” Discrimination and abuse against LGBTQ+ individuals, especially trans people, are still prevalent in India. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has the most LGBTQ-friendly manifesto, but all parties fall short of proposing marriage equality. LGBTQ+ activists emphasize the need for greater inclusion and protection for marginalized communities in India.

Trump returns to New York criminal court for jury selection

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Trump returns to New York criminal court for jury selection

Fact: Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.