Paphos Chamber of Commerce urges action on airport road
The Paphos Chamber of Commerce urged the government to speed up developments for the construction of a road linking Paphos airport to tourist areas, including the town centre.
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Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey
Fact: Greek police have arrested a Turkish national, the suspected leader of a criminal group wanted by Ankara for a range of crimes including manslaughter.
Shipping minister attends Cyprus Forum London
The inaugural Cyprus Forum London was held at the Cyprus High Commission’s premises in central London. Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanoli opened the conference and highlighted the growth in new ship registrations in Cyprus, which have increased by 5.5% in the last six months, positioning the Cypriot registry among the top globally.
Jury may be chosen soon for US Senator Menendez, ’s corruption trial
Jurors could be seated as soon as Wednesday to determine whether Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey broke the law in a bribery scheme involving Egypt’s and Qatar’s governments.
‘, Anywhere, any time, any place’, Biden tells Trump
U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump have accepted CNN’s invitation to face off in the first 2024 debate on June 27.
Invest Cyprus and CYFA join forces to strengthen business landscape
Fact: The Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Cyprus) and the Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration and promote Cyprus as an international center for fiduciary and administrative services.
FM discusses bilateral cooperation in Uzbekistan visit
Fact: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met with his counterpart in Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, to discuss bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on various topics including the Cyprus problem, EU-Uzbekistan relations, and regional and international developments.
UK residents told to boil their water after parasite detection
Residents in Alston and Hillhead areas of Brixham, Devon have been advised to boil their drinking water due to the detection of cryptosporidium parasite, causing diarrhoeal illness. South West Water is working with UKHSA to identify the contamination source and establish bottled water stations. Cryptosporidiosis can be serious for those with weak immune systems and is contracted from contaminated water sources or human and animal contact. Health officials urge affected residents to follow the advisory, seek medical help for severe symptoms, and avoid close contact with others.
Long jail sentences for drug traffickers
Two men, aged 27 and 35, were sentenced to 15 and nine years in prison for drug trafficking, drug possession, and money laundering. The 35-year-old’s property worth €48,900 was also seized. The crime took place on July 31, 2023, when 27kgs of cannabis and 12kgs of cocaine were seized during a raid by the Paphos drug squad.
Council of Europe rapporteur visits Varosha
– Piero Fassino visited Varosha on Wednesday
– Fassino hopes Varosha will become a “living town” again with the agreement of the two parties concerned
– Fassino’s findings from the visit will be compiled into a report for the PACE’s next assembly in June
– All Council of Europe member states are expected to take the vote on the report into consideration
– Turkish Cypriot observers thanked Fassino for listening to both sides before preparing his report