Nigel Farage announced that he will stand as a candidate in the upcoming election and lead the Reform Party, challenging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s governing Conservatives for right-leaning voter support.
– Anna Achilleos-Staeubli is an artist who uses the encaustic technique, blending beeswax, pigments, acrylics, and oil in her paintings.
Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting all forms of art and professionals in their fields during the presentation of the book ‘Aspelia Naturalis’ by Silvio Augusto Rusmigo. The event took place at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.
Novak Djokovic defeated Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set match to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open. Djokovic broke a tie with Roger Federer for the most match victories at Grand Slam events, reaching his 59th major quarter-final.
Novak Djokovic defeated Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set match to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.
The Housing Finance Corporation has lost its social character due to understaffing, leading to delays in loan processing that frustrate potential borrowers. This issue was highlighted in a recent report, emphasizing the urgent need to address housing as a social issue. AKEL and SEK are calling for the government to strengthen the HFC and implement measures to help middle and lower-income households acquire housing. The state must provide immediate solutions to address the critical housing problem faced by citizens, especially the youth.
FTI, a German tourism company, has filed for bankruptcy after failed negotiations with the government. The bankruptcy affects 11,000 employees and many travelers who have booked trips. The company had been struggling even before the pandemic and had received financial support from the government and other sources. Efforts are being made to ensure that current vacations can be completed and refunds will be handled by the Travel Insurance Fund.
The European Parliament elections in Cyprus allow Turkish Cypriots to participate as equal citizens, influencing the post-election political scene within the Greek Cypriot community. Turkish Cypriots have a significant privilege in electing six members of the European Parliament, potentially impacting the outcome. AKEL, with the support of leftist Turkish Cypriot parties, aims to leverage this advantage in the upcoming elections, while DISY faces the risk of a significant defeat if it cannot attract Turkish Cypriot voters. DISY’s strategy is to mobilize dissatisfied and disengaged voters to avoid an internal party crisis.
The Cypriot political scene has many “characters” who win or are rewarded even when they lose. Another “character” getting elected won’t end the world. A protest vote is viewed as a serious matter, but some see it as glorifying nothingness. The rise of the far-right in Cyprus is seen as a natural consequence, requiring an admission of mistakes made by various institutions.
The cost of buying houses or apartments in Cyprus has become a big issue, especially in recent years. The level of residential rents has increased by around 20% in the last 2 years. Various proposals have been made to alleviate the problem, including increasing area ratio, abolishing minimum areas, and creating low-cost units. Immediate measures are needed to address the housing crisis, such as tax reductions for landlords who rent out apartments and implementing summary eviction procedures. Colleges and universities could also play a role in providing housing for students. The Housing Finance Corporation and Land Development Agency may not be able to effectively address the issue.