Sheinbaum poised to become Mexico, ’s first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to win a landslide victory to become Mexico’s first female president, with provisional results showing her leading with 59% of the vote.
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BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up
BYD launched the fifth generation of its plug-in hybrid technology that achieves a record low fuel consumption of 2.9 litres per 100 km on depleted batteries.
Attitude towards road safety in Cyprus is costing lives
The roads in Cyprus have dangerous conditions, with cars and motorcycles driving at excessive speeds and not following traffic rules. The country has a higher rate of fatalities on urban roads and amongst pedestrians compared to other EU countries. The main issues contributing to the problem are problematic training, lack of respect for other road users, and lack of traffic rule enforcement.
Daleela embarks on first voyage for 2024
The Daleela passenger and car ferry has resumed its sailings from Limassol to Piraeus for the third season, with increased ticket sales compared to last year. The ferry will operate exclusively from Limassol, with departures on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket prices have slightly increased from last year, with the ferry receiving a €5.5 million annual subsidy. The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece was reinstated in 2022 after 20 years, supported by a state subsidy approved by the European Commission.
Three cars torched in Nicosia and Paphos
Three parked cars went up in flames in Nicosia and Paphos in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Our View: Scooter ban: Elitism or safety concerns?
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in Limassol in an accident involving a scooter, prompting a deputy to suggest banning scooters if safety measures are not enforced.
How UK tax changes post-election could impact business compliance – The CFO
Fact: The Conservative party aims to maintain the current Corporation Tax rate at 25% and has no plans for increases this year irrespective of the election outcome.
Cyprus to Greece ferry resumes service for busy summer
The Cyprus-Greece ferry service resumed on Wednesday with the Cypriot-flagged Daleela departing from Limassol port. The service will have a total of 22 itineraries throughout the summer, with the last one departing on September 1. As of last week, the service received 8,500 bookings, including 6,600 passengers, 1,750 cars, and 150 pets.
Motor racing-Monaco Grand Prix re-starts after opening lap crash
The Monaco Grand Prix had a chaotic start with a big crash involving Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg. The Haas cars were excluded from qualifying due to a rear wing breach. Despite the incident, no further action was taken by stewards. Charles Leclerc led the race from pole position, aiming to become the first Monegasque to win the home grand prix since 1931.
Lack of plan a , ‘danger to Akamas’
The lack of political will for a substantial revision of the sustainable development plan for the Akamas is putting the region in danger, according to the Federation of Environmental Organisations (Opok). They are not satisfied with the government’s intentions and are calling for a correction of mistakes made to avoid unfavorable results for the environment, communities, visitors, and nature lovers. Opok also calls for a ban on hunting in the park and the encouragement of sustainable development in surrounding communities.