Sterling bows to dollar strength after UK GDP data
The pound eased after data confirmed the UK economy entered recession in the second half of last year.
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F1 stars used IAME power on their way to the top
– Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso started with karting engines from IAME.
– IAME is now established in Cyprus thanks to Alexis and Andreas Christodoulides.
– Karting is essential for Formula 1 success, with many F1 legends starting in karting.
– IAME has won 25 world titles as a kart engine manufacturer.
– IAME Series Cyprus was founded in 2022 by the Christodoulides brothers.
– The series has attracted 35 drivers in just two years, with popular categories being ‘Rookies’ and ‘Mini’.
– IAME Series Cyprus uses the latest technology, including the X30 Waterswift engine.
– The series is a ‘Mono Brand’, meaning all drivers compete with the same engine for equal opportunities.
– The goal of IAME Series Cyprus is to nurture and promote local talent in karting.
– The 2024 IAME Series Cyprus begins on March 31st and ends on October 6th.
Further sexual harassment allegations at water board
Fact: A fourth woman has stepped forward to file a complaint of sexual harassment against the same individual at the Nicosia water board.
Six workers presumed dead after crippled cargo ship knocks down Baltimore bridge
Six workers were missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship collided with a bridge in Baltimore Harbor, causing a section of the bridge to collapse. Active search-and-rescue operations were suspended due to treacherous conditions in the water. The ship reported a power failure before impact, and all 22 crew members were accounted for. The closure of the port could have a major impact on supply chains. President Biden promised to visit Baltimore and rebuild the bridge. The incident may be the worst U.S. bridge collapse since 2007.
The…angry Netanyahu and the war crimes
The USA abstained from the first ceasefire resolution in Gaza, angering Netanyahu who wanted Washington to exercise its veto. As a retaliatory measure, Netanyahu cancelled his delegation’s trip to Washington. The ceasefire did not hold as Israel continued its attacks on Gaza. The Security Council’s decision remained on paper, similar to the situation in Cyprus in 1974. The US government claimed there was no reason to believe Israel committed acts of genocide in Gaza. The situation in Gaza is dire, with people facing hunger and desperation. The head of European diplomacy denounced Israel’s use of hunger as a “war weapon” in Gaza. Netanyahu’s actions are seen as trying to save his political career, but the international community’s response allows the occupying power to continue its actions, which is considered a crime.
Greens raise concerns over water quality in Achna Dam
Fact: Findings of the analyses completed on water samples from the Achna dam are worrying, with significant pollution revealed in the dam’s waters.
Divers to search Baltimore Harbor for six presumed dead in bridge collapse
Search divers were expected to return near dawn on Wednesday to the waters surrounding the twisted ruins of a bridge knocked down in Baltimore Harbor by a faltering cargo ship, leaving six workers missing and presumed dead.
Israel will not host 2025 European artistic gymnastics championships, organisers say
Tel Aviv will no longer host the 2025 European Championships in Artistic Gymnastics due to the current situation in Israel, specifically referring to the war in Gaza.
‘, Mass casualty event’ as Baltimore Key Bridge collapses
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a ship collided with a support pylon, causing vehicles to plunge into the river.
Island states, ’ requirements must be noted in EU 2040 climate goals, says minister
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou emphasized the importance of considering the individual circumstances of member states when working towards EU climate goals.