By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s chief of staff argued to an influential group of CEOs Thursday that the Democratic incumbent’s emphasis on global alliances would help their businesses, even as the group rolls out an effort to preserve tax cuts that former President Donald Trump signed into law. Both Trump, the … Read more
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump told an influential group of CEOs that he wants to further cut the corporate tax rate he lowered while in office, while President Joe Biden’s chief of staff separately told them that the Democratic incumbent’s emphasis on global alliances would help their businesses.Both Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, and … Read more
President Nikos Christodoulides received delegations from associations involved in the halloumi making process. The lack of trust was evident during the meeting, which lasted about three and a half hours. The government’s objectives are to preserve halloumi as a PDO and its status as the main export product of Cyprus. The dialogue will continue with new rounds of meetings under the Minister of Agriculture, and decisions will be made soon with these objectives in mind.
The Water Development Department has reduced irrigation water by 33% compared to last year due to drought and poor water conditions. The remaining water is allocated for irrigation, with the drinking water sector fully satisfied at 100%. Farmers were informed in advance about the reduced quantities and must plan accordingly. Dam capacity is at 42.1%, and if conditions remain the same, there may be a problem with water supply next summer. The Department is promoting efficient water use in agriculture with practical tips for irrigation during drought conditions.
Fact: Cyprus is set to make a significant showing at the international shipping conference Posidonia 2024 in Athens, with around seventy companies participating.
Fourteen migrants have arrived in the buffer zone, bringing the total number of people stuck there to 27.
Health Minister Michalis Damianou is working on legislation to set up university clinics, facing opposition from the University of Cyprus and the government doctors’ union Pasyki. The main disagreement is about who should run the clinics, with the University of Cyprus wanting academic doctors in charge, while Pasyki prefers experienced hospital doctors. Damianou believes in a gradual approach where academic doctors work alongside hospital doctors and eventually take over. He does not agree with the University of Cyprus’ stance and emphasizes the stability of the hospitals and public sector doctors.
Thirteen migrants, including unaccompanied children, are now stranded in the buffer zone between Aglantzia and Geri, in addition to the 14 who have been living in tents for the past two weeks. The total number of migrants is now 27. Despite expressing their desire to apply for asylum, the migrants remain trapped in the buffer zone. The UNHCR is providing food, water, hygiene products, and clothing, but the asylum seekers are living in tents and exposed to extreme weather conditions. The Republic of Cyprus is working with relevant ministries and the UN peacekeeping force to address the needs of the migrants.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will be in New York to discuss Greece’s participation in the UN Security Council and meet with counterparts from other countries also running for non-permanent member state seats. Greece is seeking its third membership in the security council for the period 2025-2026.
The text criticizes the practice of televising the President’s introduction before Cabinet meetings, questioning the purpose it serves beyond displaying government power. The President is shown doling out orders to ministers, addressing them by their first names and discussing important issues such as the Larnaca marina and amendments to laws. The outcome of the discussion is announced at the end of the meeting, which is closed to the public, leading to the question of the point of televising the introduction.