NGO calls for greater Gesy oversight
The Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) called for systematic checks of Gesy to avoid corruption and ensure full transparency in the health system.
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Turkish Cypriot farmers vow to , ‘break down doors’ of ‘govt’ building in protest
Turkish Cypriot farmers threatened to “break down the doors” of the north’s ‘prime minister’s’ office if the three men arrested during a protest earlier in the day are not released.
Tziortzis takes to the grass and the gravel in erratic EuroNascar weekend
Fact: Cypriot driver Vladimiros Tziortzis participated in the EuroNascar season at the Vallelunga circuit in Italy, finishing in 13th place in one race and experiencing difficulties with his car’s cooling system due to grass in the radiator.
Theatre and music at Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios mansion
– The Department of Antiquities is hosting two events at the Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios mansion on Sunday to celebrate International Museum Day.
– HA KO is a dance-theatre performance and workshop for children and adults at 6.30pm.
– The Gaba Project, a local musical initiative, will perform live music with a handpan and lyra for the first time worldwide at 9pm.
– The Gaba Project blends Greek musical tradition with modern sounds and often includes compositions from the Eastern Mediterranean in their performances.
Stash of explosives found in cemetery
Fact: Police arrested a 46-year-old man after finding a large stash of firearms and explosives in an Orokolini cemetery.
Cyprus, ’ condolences to the Iranian people
Fact: Cyprus foreign ministry expressed condolences to the people of Iran following the tragic death of the president and foreign minister in a helicopter crash.
Garden opening at Technopolis 20
Fact: Technopolis 20 in Paphos is hosting a garden opening concert on May 24 featuring Kyriakos Costa’s debut album Ekei with the Nocturna Band.
‘We were taught to be ashamed of our Cypriotness’
Fact: Cyprus is a place that has been enriched by many hands and voices down the centuries, making it a living example of cultural synthesis and innovation.
Submission of tax returns begins
The submission of the 2023 personal income tax declaration through the TaxisNet online system has begun. The obligation to submit the declaration applies to salaried employees, pensioners, and self-employed individuals with gross total income exceeding €19,500. The deadline for submission and payment is July 31, 2024.
Troodos observatory unveiled
The Troodos astronomical observatory was officially unveiled in Agridia, Cyprus, as part of the EU project ‘Geostars’ aimed at promoting similar endeavors in Cyprus and Greece. The project was co-funded by the EU and the governments of both countries, with a budget of €2,678,400. The observatory will be used to promote the development of mountainous areas and attract investments in alternative tourism.