The Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society has been organizing the ‘Christodoula March’ for 49 years, named after a cancer patient named Christodoula. The march symbolizes social solidarity and moral encouragement in the ongoing battle against cancer and serves as the primary funding source for the society.
The fact described in the text is that the Troodos region in Cyprus only has one hospital, making it the only choice for residents in the area.
Cypriots are most concerned about soaring prices and energy costs, according to a recent survey. 84% are worried about rising prices, while 72% are concerned about energy bills. Other concerns include crime, corruption, and poverty, with less immediate anxiety about issues like climate change and the Russia-Ukraine war. The survey also shows a sense of cautious optimism about household finances, with more households feeling comfortable with their income compared to the previous year. Consumer spending habits have shifted slightly, with a decrease in overall purchases and a focus on essentials and long-term goals such as home maintenance, improving quality of life, children’s education, and savings.
BBF is Limassol’s top developer in sales of residential real estate and prioritizes customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services. They have launched ask bbf: to offer end-to-end support and enhance the customer experience. Customers can receive no-cost advice tailored to their specific needs and connect with expert teams for legal, financial, design, rental, and maintenance support.
The Cayman Islands and Barbados are competing for entrepreneurs’ attention as offshore business destinations. The Cayman Islands offer a tax-neutral environment with no corporate, capital gains, or sales taxes, while Barbados has low corporate tax rates and a network of double taxation agreements. Both locations have advantages in terms of business setup, legal frameworks, and lifestyle amenities. The choice between the two islands depends on specific priorities and business goals.
Undeclared work is a growing concern in the construction industry, according to Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou. If not addressed soon, it will become a much bigger problem. Panayiotou also expressed optimism for the renewal of the collective agreement in the construction sector and emphasized the need for improving, not worsening, the terms and conditions of work.
The Cypriot Union of Consumers and Quality of Life has warned consumers about purchasing items from the internet platform Temu, which does not respect European consumer safety legislation. The organisation calls on the government consumer protection service to investigate the platform and take measures. Temu was hit with a European Union complaint over a potential breach of online content rules under the EU’s Digital Services Act. BEUC lodged a grievance with the European Commission and 17 of its members in various countries also filed complaints with their national authorities against Temu for using manipulative practices and breaching the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Fact: The Andrey and Julia Dashin Foundation unveiled a metal fish sculpture called “Reclaimed Waters: A Reflection on Sea Pollution” at the Warehouse by ITQuarter venue in Limassol as part of the RE:SOURCE environmental art exhibition on May 17, 2024.
Three startups in the fields of energy and agricultural technology are set to relocate to Paphos. The startups were selected by the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Zein AUB Innovation Park. Paphos is seen as an ideal environment for the development of innovative products, with the municipality actively supporting the creation of a dynamic ecosystem for start-up companies.
Fact: OneCare Group and AIPFE Cyprus-Women of Europe will hold a Menopause Conference on May 19 at the University of Cyprus Medical Campus in Nicosia to provide help and information to women on the issue of Menopause and workplace support.