Auditor-general to object removal bid in court

Auditor-general to object removal bid in court

Fact: The formal objection filed by the lawyer for Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides consists of 75 pages.

Last-minute laws passed by House before June elections

Last-minute laws passed by House before June elections

– The House plenary passed laws related to regulations for local government bodies and operating permits for hotels before adjourning for the upcoming June elections.
– MPs approved a law extending the grace period for hotels lacking a full operating permit until the end of 2024, with a requirement to submit ‘as-built’ plans in the meantime.
– The transitional period for hotels to secure an operating permit has been extended by another six months.

Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

Fact: Former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas was sentenced to more than 40 years in jail for instigating protests in 2014 triggered by an Islamic State attack on the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani.

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort awarded Green Key certificate

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort awarded Green Key certificate

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has achieved the Green Key certification, reflecting their dedication to environmental sustainability and eco-friendly hospitality practices.

Navigating the complexities of Cyprus tax: A comprehensive guide

Navigating the complexities of Cyprus tax: A comprehensive guide

The Cypriot government encourages entrepreneurs to open new businesses in Cyprus, which has seen a steady increase in foreign attention in recent years, especially in the tourism and business sectors. Understanding the Cyprus tax authorities and income tax in Cyprus is essential before starting a business in the country.

What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like

What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like

The 1960s teenage girl is a pop culture icon, but the real experiences of women during that era were more complex. A study conducted on girls growing up in Britain between the 1950s and 1970s revealed diverse experiences, with some enjoying opportunities in London while others faced poverty and limited leisure options. Access to education and professional opportunities for girls was uneven, with many leaving school at 15 without qualifications. The fear of getting pregnant out of wedlock was prevalent, as access to contraception and sex education was limited. Early marriage was common, but easier access to divorce from 1969 provided a way out for some women.

Demetriades remains as head of association of large investment projects

Demetriades remains as head of association of large investment projects

Fact: Andreas Demetriades will continue to lead the Cyprus Association of Large Investment Projects.

Legal Service won, ’t contest verdict in Nicolaou case

Legal Service won, ’t contest verdict in Nicolaou case

The Legal Service has no intention to challenge the court verdict on Thanasis Nicolaou that ruled he was strangled.