Cyprus recorded the hottest June in 23 years, with inland temperatures reaching an infernal 43.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, and expected to rise further to a record 44C on Thursday. The Met Office issued an Orange Alert saying that maximum temperatures on Thursday are expected to reach around 43-44 degrees Celsius over the central plain … Read more
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou In a heatwave-inspired move, 50 air-conditioning units are to be installed in public schools over the next few days, with plans to cover all schools over a three-year period.Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said the aim was to start earlier, however, there were delays. Each district will be receiving ten units for … Read more
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The text discusses the debate surrounding company tax cuts in Australia, with Industry Minister Ed Husic suggesting that corporate tax reform or investment allowances for manufacturing capital should be considered. However, the text highlights that recent data shows a rise in investment in Australia, particularly in data centres, infrastructure, and energy, driven by the services sector. This surge in investment contradicts the narrative that company tax cuts are necessary to encourage business investment.
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) has completed the upgrade of its headquarters in Nicosia into a green building. The initiative aligns with the organization’s commitment to promoting sustainable practices among its members and contributing to a greener Cyprus.
Major events that occurred on June 4 include the first successful hot-air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783, the presentation of the first Pulitzer Prizes in the US in 1917, the passing of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women’s suffrage in 1919, the capture of the German U-boat U-505 during WWII in 1942, the introduction of the modern shopping cart in Oklahoma City in 1970, the release of Bruce Springsteen’s album “Born in the U.S.A.” in 1984, the suppression of the Tiananmen Square protests in China in 1989, and the successful maiden voyage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in 2010.
A yellow warning was issued by the Meteorological Department for extremely high temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius inland. Civil Defense issued recommendations to avoid sun exposure, wear light clothing, stay hydrated, and take care of vulnerable individuals.
Aircraft shortages have allowed airlines like Frontier Airlines and Wizz Air to sell new planes to leasing companies at higher prices than they paid, resulting in gains of hundreds of millions of dollars. The tight airliner market has made sale-and-leaseback transactions more attractive, with US airlines accounting for a larger share of these deals. New aircraft prices are 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels, leading to soaring lease rates. Airlines are spending 30% more on aircraft leases than before the pandemic.
Police are still searching for arsonists who caused large fires in the Ayios Sylas and Ayios Therapontas areas of Limassol.
Countries mediating ceasefire negotiations, including Qatar, the USA, and Egypt, called on Israel and Hamas to finalize an agreement based on a plan presented by US President Joe Biden. The plan includes a three-phase approach to achieve a permanent ceasefire, with conditions such as the release of hostages and the withdrawal of troops. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated his government’s conditions for a ceasefire, including the destruction of Hamas and the release of all hostages. Hamas responded cautiously, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops before agreeing to a ceasefire. Netanyahu faces pressure from both right-wing ministers and Israeli citizens demanding the return of hostages.