Cypriot baby named after Argentinian footballer
A Cypriot baby born in northern Nicosia has been named after Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi.
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Until the next clouding
Thirteen months ago, Greece realized that moving within a stable orbit is not as safe as thought, revealing the state mechanism is not trustworthy. Last Tuesday, the Greek police failed to protect a vulnerable citizen in a police station. The incident highlights the systemic issue that victims of abuse are left to fend for themselves. Cyprus introduced the crime of femicide in 2022, aiming to combat gender-based violence. Despite efforts, Greece continues to cover up and encourage gender crimes, leading to future incidents. The 28-year-old woman from Agioi Anargyroi did everything right to protect herself, yet still lost her life. Punishing a few policemen is not enough to solve the deeply rooted issue of gender-based violence.
Pink Martini in Cyprus this summer
Fact: Pink Martini, a musical ensemble from Portland, Oregon, will be performing in Limassol on July 14 at the Marios Tokas Municipal Garden Theatre.
The Island Private School: a holistic learning environment
The Island Private School in Cyprus offers a holistic learning environment for students of diverse cultural backgrounds. The school integrates best practices from the International Baccalaureate, Waldorf, and Montessori educational systems, focusing on academic excellence and developing 21st-century skills. The school’s mission is to inspire a passion for learning and prepare students as confident, responsible global citizens who value diversity. The school offers three educational tracks grounded in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, aiming for a sustainable and equitable future. The school has integrated ESG considerations into its curriculum through lessons on environmental sustainability, climate change, and conservation, as well as through various environmental initiatives and partnerships. The school engages with the local community, fosters inclusivity and diversity, and promotes social responsibility through various activities and events. The school plans to evolve its ESG initiatives by introducing composting bins, celebrating various faiths and cultures, and focusing on sustainability in its future campus. The school measures and reports on its progress towards ESG-related goals through key performance indicators, data collection, and stakeholder surveys. The school faces challenges in implementing eco-friendly practices due to financial constraints but is seeking funding opportunities through grants and partnerships. The school encourages student-led initiatives related to ESG and plans to use technology to further ESG education and initiatives. The school’s approach to ESG differentiates it from other educational institutions by integrating ESG into its organizational culture, decision-making processes, curriculum, and daily operations. The school envisions its role in the broader ESG landscape within the education sector in the next five to ten years by becoming an international education hub, supporting diverse educational tracks, expanding as a multicultural community, promoting ethical governance, strengthening environmental partnerships, contributing to rural development, developing a green campus, and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
A lively time in the garden
Plants are thriving and flowers are blooming in the garden. The calla lily bed is sharing its white flowers, trees are looking fresh with green foliage, and jacarandas and Melia trees are flowering. Echium webbii, ‘Painted Lady’ butterflies, wisteria, and irises are also mentioned as blooming in the garden. Alyogyne huegelii, also known as the ‘Australian hibiscus’ or ‘blue hibiscus,’ is described as an attractive shrub that can grow up to three meters and has light mauve flowers.
Wildfire rages on Greece’s Crete island, settlements evacuated
A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete prompted the evacuation of four residential settlements as firefighters battled the blaze with the help of helicopters. Climate change has been cited as a factor in worsening wildfires in Greece.
Opinion: Thoughts on the upcoming tax reform
Tax reform should aim for sustainable finances and economic equity. Personal income tax should include taxing family income, with a tax-free bracket of €25,000 per individual or €50,000 per family. A flat 20% tax on all personal income above the tax-free bracket is proposed. Corporate tax should be leveled at 20% to be competitive and fair. A fair tax on immovable property is suggested to combat tax evasion and incentivize property owners to rent out vacant properties. VAT rates can be adjusted, and a flat road tax per car is recommended to cover road infrastructure costs. Carbon emission taxes should be imposed on fuels to fund carbon reduction and renewable energy initiatives.
Lebanon no longer accepting migrant returns from Cyprus
Lebanon is no longer accepting returns of Syrian migrants from Cyprus due to the large number of Syrian migrants within its own borders.
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou joins Hellenic Initiative board
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has joined the board of The Hellenic Initiative (THI) and has donated most of the profits from his companies to the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation. THI has invested over million in Greece and serves approximately 100,000 beneficiaries per month through initiatives like Food from the Heart.
Kremlin rejects Macron, ’s assertion that Russia seeks to disrupt Olympics
Fact: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected assertions by French President Emmanuel Macron that Russia would malevolently target the Paris Olympics this summer. Peskov also denied a claim by the Czech Republic’s transport minister that Russia had been trying to sabotage the EU’s railway networks through hacking.