The riches in Europe, ’s mountains of metals waste
Fact: Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel, and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.
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Christodoulides: We cannot accept any more Syrian refugees
Cyprus cannot accept any more Syrian refugees.
Ino Afentouli: Cyprus’ solidarity towards Israel should not stop
Last week, the world saw Iran’s attack on Israel amidst ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the thin line between tension and conflict in the Middle East. Ino Afentouli, from Panteion University, emphasized that a regional conflict involving Iran and Israel would have adverse consequences for Cyprus and Greece. The conflict has halted economic cooperation and development plans in the region. Afentouli also mentioned that Cyprus could face increased migrant flows similar to those seen during the war in Syria. She emphasized the importance of solidarity with Israel for Cyprus and Greece, despite supporting the rights of the Palestinian people. The conflict could have significant impacts on Europe’s security and stability.
Yulia Navalnaya: Putin is unpredictable, he could use nuclear weapons
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unpredictable and may potentially use nuclear weapons in the future. Navalnaya also expressed skepticism about Putin’s strategic planning and highlighted the recent arrests of suspected Russian spies in Europe as evidence of Putin’s long-standing aggressive actions in Europe.
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Our greatest victory of the post invasion era
– The first ever Coffeeshop appeared in 1991 on April 21.
– The rejection of the Annan plan by 76% of the Greek Cypriot population was celebrated as a victory.
– The audit report on the foreign ministry for the 2021-22 period revealed a diplomat unlawfully collecting an overseas posting allowance.
– Deputies in Cyprus receive various perks and privileges, including multiple pensions.
– The chairman of Hellenic Bank accepted a mediation proposal by the labor minister regarding the renewal of the collective agreement.
No rush to win league title for quadruple-chasing PSG, says Luis Enrique
Paris St Germain, led by manager Luis Enrique, are not in a rush to secure the Ligue 1 title as they are also focused on the Champions League semi-final and Coupe de France final. PSG currently have a 10-point lead in Ligue 1 and are close to securing their 12th league title.
Dear Cyprus: please read!
People in Cyprus spend the least amount of money on books and have one of the lowest rates of literacy in Europe.
‘I wouldn’t do it to my own kids’
Fact: Panayiota Demetriou is the only lacemaker left in the village of Kato Drys.
Banks falling behind on messaging app scrutiny, survey finds
Global financial companies are falling behind on monitoring and archiving business-related communications using personal messaging apps, potentially risking regulatory breaches and fines. The Annual Compliance Health Check by SteelEye found that 63% of compliance executives were not monitoring staff usage of WhatsApp for compliance purposes. US regulators have cracked down on business-related text messages over personal messaging platforms, leading to fines exceeding billion for compliance failures.
Tourism Minister optimistic for similar results as last year despite challenges
Fact: Deputy Minister for Tourism Costas Koumis is optimistic that tourist arrivals in 2024 will equal the numbers registered last year, despite geopolitical crisis marking the region.