Scheffler detained by police before US PGA second round
Fact: Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police while trying to enter the Valhalla Golf Club for the second round of the PGA Championship.
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Cyprus , ‘not alone’ over migration
Fact: Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Kairidis said that Cyprus is “not alone” on the matter of migration and that Greece supports the initiatives put forward by Cyprus.
Nurses union warns of strikes over understaffing
The nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy warned of potential strikes due to ongoing understaffing issues in public hospitals. They accused the state health service (Okypy) of not honoring an agreement made in February 2023 regarding staffing needs for nurses. Pasydy stated that there is a dire need to hire over 170 nurses in public hospitals and gave Okypy a deadline to clarify their plans. Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou defended the organization, stating they employ the largest number of nurses in Cyprus and aim to fully utilize existing nursing staff. Pasydy released a statement expressing concern over the health ministry’s lack of intention to address staffing shortages, leading them to consider taking measures to compel the ministry to address the issues seriously.
Cyprus tourism on track to meet targets, minister says, after second-best April
Fact: Tourist arrivals for the first four months of 2024 in Cyprus indicate an increase of 1.7% compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling 748,814 arrivals.
Guardiola senses repeat of 2022 final day chaos
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola expects a tough game against West Ham United in the final round of fixtures, similar to their previous nail-biting finale against Aston Villa.
Exhibition invites viewers to Hug Each Other Again
Fact: Matete Martini will present her first solo exhibition in Cyprus titled “Hug Each Other Again” at Riana Raouna Gallery in downtown Nicosia from May 23 to June 5.
Diplomats urge LGBT rights progress in Cyprus
– Diplomatic missions in Cyprus issued a joint statement in support of human rights for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics.
– The statement praised Cyprus for progress in recognizing and protecting LGBTQI+ rights, including legislation criminalizing conversion therapies.
– Encouraged Cyprus to consider removing legislative exclusion of same-sex couples in civil union from adoption and to make progress on legal gender identity recognition and recognition of same-sex marriages conducted abroad.
– Highlighted the need for continued work towards a reality where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of sexual orientation.
Minister slams , ‘dangerous’ Elam proposal
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou criticized a proposal by far-right Elam to give passports to migrants so they would leave the country. He explained that only Cypriot citizens receive passports and giving passports to everyone would make Cyprus an attractive destination for immigrants.
Consumers warned about internet shopping platform
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.
Eurobank Group reports robust first quarter results
Eurobank Holdings released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showing significant growth and robust performance. Adjusted net profits in Cyprus and Bulgaria improved substantially, with Cyprus reaching €92 million.