Cyprus inflation drops to 1.6 per cent in March, according to Eurostat
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Cyprus showed a yearly growth rate of 1.6 per cent in March, down from 2.1 per cent the previous month.
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Greens call on church to halt building on Natura 2000 site
Fact: The Cyprus church is ignoring government warnings about illegal monastery-building works in the environmentally-protected Cape Greco area.
AG: my friendship with ex-president no bar to truth
Attorney-general George Savvides stated that if any issues arise from the Anti-Corruption Authority’s investigation into allegations against former president Nicos Anastasiades, the Legal Service will find ways to respond.
‘Point of contention overcome’ for Aphrodite gas field
The point of contention regarding the development of the Aphrodite gas field off the coast of Cyprus has been overcome, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. The plan for extraction of gas from the Aphrodite field will continue based on the agreed development and production plan from 2019. The government wants to respond as soon as possible to start planning the joint venture with Chevron. Discussions on the matter have been exhausted, and Chevron understands that gas extraction will be based on the 2019 plan. There is an ongoing dispute with Israel over “plot 12” connected to the Aphrodite field, but the Energy Minister believes the differences should be closed in the next three months. The CEO of Italian company Eni has requested a visit to Cyprus this month to discuss the development and production plan for the Kronos I and Kronos II fields.
What is Post-Natal Depression (PND) or Postpartum Depression(PPD)?
About one in ten mothers develop postnatal depression, which is defined as depression suffered by a mother following childbirth, typically arising from the combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue.
Moscow requests info from Cyprus over , ‘potential role’ in terror attacks
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has requested information from the US, Germany, France, and Cyprus regarding their potential involvement in organizing and financing terrorist attacks on Russia.
UK lenders approve most mortgages since September 2022
British lenders approved the highest number of mortgages in February since September 2022, with 60,383 mortgages for house purchase and 37,700 for remortgaging with a new lender. The housing market is slowly recovering as the prospect of a cut in Bank of England interest rates moves nearer.
Extended opening hours of afternoon, summer schools
The education ministry announced the extension of the operation hours of afternoon and summer schools to support working parents. Optional afternoon schools will start in September and conclude at the end of June, while summer schools will open on the first Monday after the closure of regular schools and remain operational until the end of July. Children with disabilities will be provided with educational assistants during the summer months. The extension of afternoon schools will cost the government over €1 million.
Legal Services to meet over monastery scandal
A meeting at the state Legal Services will be held this week on potential financial crimes and money laundering at the Osiou Avakoum monastery.
Govt issues reminder on asylum seekers, ’ working rights
Fact: Asylum seekers in Cyprus are prohibited from taking up work in the first nine months following their arrival.