Low-wage civil servants to strike over delays in raises
Low-wage civil servants belonging to the ‘Isotita’ union will go on a two-hour strike on Friday from 1pm to 3pm over delays in upgrading their pay grades.
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9 methodologies for a successful qualitative research assignment
Qualitative research is important in the educational and scientific domains as it enables a deeper understanding of phenomena, experiences, and context. Researchers prefer qualitative research over quantitative research because it is faster, scientific, objective, focused, and acceptable. Researchers who are unsure of what to expect from research outcomes usually choose qualitative research.
Ideology should not determine choice of leader
The European People’s Party (EPP) nominated Ursula von der Leyen for another term as European Commission President at their congress in Bucharest. Mario Draghi, former Italian Prime Minister and President of the European Central Bank, is considered the favorite for the position of Commission President based on his leadership during the world economic crisis and transformation of Italy.
Our View: , ‘Human-centred’ measures merely a distraction from bad news
The fact described in the text is that the government of Christodoulides in Cyprus introduced offsetting measures to counter the increase in the price of fuel, including extending the electricity bill subsidy and zero VAT on basic household items.
New church controversies at expense of environment in Ayia Napa
– Controversial works regarding the building of a monastery in an environmentally sensitive area in Ayia Napa are being investigated.
– The project was carried out on land entirely within protected and sensitive zoned areas of the Natura 2000 Cape Greco network.
– An extrajudicial fine of €2,000 was issued due to habitat degradation and disturbance of wild fauna.
– The church had carried out the construction before securing any kind of permit from the planning department.
– Actions at another Ayia Napa site, Ammos tou Kambouri, have also sparked outcry.
Baltimore bridge collapse likely to result in multibillion-dollar insurance claims
The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to lead to a multi-billion dollar insurance loss, with estimates suggesting up to billion in insurance claims.
US, Mexico to partner on semiconductor supply chain development
The United States will partner with Mexico to explore semiconductor supply chain opportunities as part of the U.S. CHIPS Act, a 2022 law that created a 0 million fund for developing the semiconductor supply chain through initiatives with allies and partners.
‘, Oppenheimer’ director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood
Fact: Christopher Nolan, the British-American filmmaker, will receive a knighthood from Britain for his services to film.
House passes budgets for public entities including CyBC
The House plenum passed the budgets of four public-law entities, including the Natural Gas Public Company (Defa) and the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC). Defa’s budget for 2024 includes €38.4 million in expenditures and €32.8 million in anticipated revenues. CyBC’s budget is €39.3 million, with €26.7 million allocated for payroll. The budgets needed to be approved in order for the organizations to resume normal payment procedures.
Zelenskiy tells U.S. House speaker: quick passage of military aid is vital
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a new military aid package for Ukraine quickly. Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a bill that would provide billion in military and financial aid for Ukraine. Ukrainian troops are facing shortages of artillery supplies as aid is held up in Congress.