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Holders City expect tough FA Cup game at Luton

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Holders City expect tough FA Cup game at Luton

Manchester City, who won their seventh FA Cup by beating Manchester United 2-1 in the final at Wembley last season, expect Luton Town to provide a difficult challenge in the FA Cup fifth round. They previously won 2-1 against Luton in the league in December. City reduced the gap with league leaders Liverpool to one point after a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, placing them second in the table with 59 points, one more than third-placed Arsenal. City is preparing for the title run-in with winger Jack Grealish and defender Josko Gvardiol nearing a return to action after injuries.

Dear lord, what are we living through?

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Dear lord, what are we living through?

The text discusses the political dynamics within the SYRIZA party in Greece, focusing on the events and outcomes of the SYRIZA Congress. Stefanos Kasselakis, a figure brought into prominence by Alexis Tsipras, won control of the party leadership in open elections, defeating the old guard. Despite initial challenges, including a potential leadership challenge supported by Tsipras and the old guard’s brief shift in support to Olga Gerovasili, Kasselakis managed to assert his leadership at the Congress. He convinced the party of his legitimate victory in the previous elections and his right to lead, effectively silencing his critics. The text also mentions instances of political maneuvering and disputes within the party, such as the disagreement with Pollakis over the bill for same-sex couples and the characterization of Nikos Pappas as a more subtle political operator. Kasselakis’s assertive stance on international issues, like demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the Congress, is highlighted as well.

Donkey run over by ambulance

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Donkey run over by ambulance

A donkey was run over by an ambulance near Rizokarpaso on Saturday night. The ambulance, carrying a patient from the Rizokarpaso health centre to the Famagusta state hospital, collided with one of the donkeys that entered the road. Neither the ambulance’s driver, 51-year-old Hosrof Tanisman, the patient, nor the donkey were injured. The donkey ran away from the scene.

Larnaca is redefining itself for tourism and investment

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Larnaca is redefining itself for tourism and investment

Larnaca is emerging as a profitable business destination offering several opportunities for professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors. The city is developing steadily, offering safety, a high financial return, and is suitable for any type of investment. Larnaca is centrally located on the island, has a small population, minimal traffic delays, and is close to essential amenities including its own port, marina, and an international airport with global connectivity. The city provides a welcoming environment with ideal climatic conditions for families and business activities. It has good infrastructure, capable human resources, and lower business costs compared to other cities in Cyprus. The service sector in Larnaca is noted for its professionalism and low cost. The city is attractive to large companies, with opportunities in construction, photovoltaic parks, technology, services, and tourism. Investment opportunities are also highlighted in the city center and coastal areas. Larnaca has a large and safe sandy sea area, and several attractions like Agios Lazarus church, the castle, the Salt Lake, Hala Sultan tekke mosque, and the Patticheio theatre and park. The city aims to become a preferred investment and tourist destination through planning and the exploitation of its comparative advantages.

The Heritage Private School

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The Heritage Private School

The Heritage Private School and Institute is located along the Limassol to Troodos road in Cyprus, offering views of the mountains and sea. It serves over 1,500 students aged 2 to 19 from diverse cultural backgrounds. The school is approved by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and is academically selective, aiming to provide a high-quality education comparable to reputable UK private schools. Instruction is in English, following the Cambridge International Primary Programme and the National Curriculum for England. Students can earn qualifications such as Cambridge International Checkpoints, IGCSEs, A Levels, and a formal School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) at the end of Year 13. The Heritage is a Cambridge International Fellowship Centre and a center for Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel International Examinations, as well as ICDL. Most students advance to universities in the UK, Europe, the USA, and other parts of the world, including prestigious institutions like the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, MIT, Berklee College of Music, Johns Hopkins University, and Sciences Po.

The school incorporates technology into the curriculum, including an iPad 1-1 program, and collaborates with Engino® in the Early Years and Primary School to integrate STEM principles and develop robotics and computer programming skills. Outdoor learning is emphasized, especially in the School Forest. The Secondary School offers a Gifted and Talented Programme for identifying and nurturing gifted students.

The school’s ethos focuses on academic excellence, personal and social development, respect, collaboration, and self-discipline. It has a well-qualified staff, a School Counsellor, and a Special Education Needs Coordinator to support student mental health and learning. Over 100 after-school clubs and academic Institute classes are available, along with sports teams, drama and music classes, a school choir, and an orchestra. The school participates in various EU educational and community projects, Model United Nations Conferences, and offers the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Scheme.

The Heritage Private School holds the British Council International School Award (ISA) since 2008, is the only APSnet UNESCO certified private school in Cyprus, and one of two PASCH accredited schools in the country. It has received 11 Cyprus Education Leaders Awards, eleven CY GPP environmental awards, and several Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel Outstanding Learner Awards. The Executive Head was a member of the Cambridge International Education Advisory Board.

Our View: Lowering urban speed limits , – safety measure or driver torture?

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Our View: Lowering urban speed limits , – safety measure or driver torture?

The public works department has proposed reducing the speed limit in certain urban areas from 50km/h to 30km/h to reduce fatal car crashes, carbon emissions, and encourage sustainable mobility. This proposal has the support of the police. The reduced speed limit is initially planned for roads with high car traffic and pedestrian use, and roads leading to intersections with frequent accidents, specifically in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol.

Overnight pharmacies for Friday, 23 February

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Overnight pharmacies for Friday, 23 February

– In Nicosia, there are several locations where potatoes can be purchased: Antonios on Arch. Makarios III Avenue, Erricos Hatzigeorgiou on Kyrenia Avenue, Eleni Georgiou on Agiou Pavlou, Maria Gregoriou – Parani on Prodomou, and Katerina Liasi on Arch. Makarios III Avenue.
– In Limassol, potato sellers include Nikos Matthaiou on Agias Zonis, Athouloula Leonidou – Yiaskouri on Kolonakiou Avenue, Angela Markou on Miltonos, and Angelos Votsis on Dodekanisou.
– In Larnaca, Konstantinos Paschalis on Konstantinou Paleologou Avenue and Katerina Evlavi on Arch. Makarios are noted potato sellers.
– In Paphos, Eleni Epaminonda is located on Ambelokipon.
– In Paralimni, Andri Mavrogiannou – Nicolaou can be found on Georgiou Gourouna Avenue.

Government , ‘has the will’ to implement reform

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Government , ‘has the will’ to implement reform

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that challenges to the implementation of local government reform in Cyprus will be addressed with the assistance of parliament. A meeting on the issue was held with party leaders at the Presidential Palace, chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides. The government is committed to proceeding with the reform according to the existing legislation passed by the House. There are less than 100 days left until the reform’s implementation, and a road map has been prepared by the ministry.

The challenges include securing buildings for district self-governing authorities, staff training, and completing the ‘Evagoras’ data system software. The ministry’s role is supportive, particularly through the central advisory committee, assisting municipalities and elected officials with software, organizational charts, or budgets.

The president reiterated the government’s determination to implement the bill as passed. The legislation is acknowledged as not ideal, with problems identified and brought to parliament since the previous June. The ministry has hired 87 people to help simplify processes related to the reform. Concerns about the reform process exist, as is common with major reforms. The ministry cannot intervene directly to secure buildings for the reform but can pressure provisional councils. Despite not being ideal, the reform is considered better than the existing system, and the executive branch assures that it will implement the legislation as passed.

Traffic cameras relocated from Nicosia to Limassol

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Traffic cameras relocated from Nicosia to Limassol

Two traffic cameras from Nicosia are being moved to Limassol in response to a fatal collision. The decision to install two systems at the intersection where the incident occurred caused gaps in surveillance. The cameras in Nicosia are being relocated because they are not effectively enhancing road safety. One camera will be moved because private vehicles no longer access the area it monitors, and another camera will be moved because it is not contributing to road safety due to low usage of turns at the intersection.

New roads in Dherynia near completion

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New roads in Dherynia near completion

A sum of 900,000 euros has been invested in the last phase of upgrading and improving roads in Dherynia, as announced by the municipality. The money includes a donation from former transport minister Yiannis Karousos. The investment will cover paving works for approximately nine kilometres, affecting about 60 roads in the area. By the completion of this phase, the municipality will have spent a total of €2.2 million on road works since 2017. The current project is experiencing delays due to ongoing road paving between Dherynia and Sotiras and a pending government aid request for road improvements between Dherynia and Frenaros.