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‘In Cyprus, under 30s are screwed!’

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‘In Cyprus, under 30s are screwed!’

Millennials are the most populous age group in Cyprus, with over a quarter of a million individuals. Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are entering the workforce and facing challenges such as financial anxiety, minimal salaries, and limited opportunities. They are characterized as practical hedonists who prioritize meaningful experiences over economic security. Generation Z is competing with three other generations for limited jobs, wealth, housing, and opportunities, making the future uncertain for under-30s in Cyprus.

An angry Trump vows to keep fighting after guilty verdict

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An angry Trump vows to keep fighting after guilty verdict

Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts related to falsifying documents to hide hush money payments to a porn star.

Our View: No state official should stay in their post until retirement

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Our View: No state official should stay in their post until retirement

The permanence of appointments to certain positions such as auditor-general, attorney-general, and deputy attorney-general in Cyprus is being questioned. The idea of permanence was to safeguard independence and objectivity, but it could lead to complacency and lack of motivation. It is suggested that non-renewable contracts with an eight-year term would be more suitable to prevent long-term stays in these positions. The constitution may need to be amended to allow for fixed-term contracts instead of permanent appointments.

Italy beat England on penalties to reach u17 Euros semi finals

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Italy beat England on penalties to reach u17 Euros semi finals

Italy scraped past England on penalties after the tie ended level at 1-1 after 90 minutes at the AEK Arena in Larnaca on Thursday night, to book their place in the Uefa under 17 championship semi finals.The game was fast paced from the start, with both sides at ease zipping the ball around the pitch … Read more

Reuters: Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid

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Reuters: Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid

The Israeli military has lifted a ban on the sale of food to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank amid international aid choking as a result of the battlefield offensive. Gaza traders have been given permission to resume purchasing food such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. The deliveries are vetted by the Israeli military at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with only products for sale allowed and no charitable donations permitted. The flow of deliveries has been inconsistent, with prices often too high for cash-strapped families in Gaza.

Gaza aid deliveries drop by two-thirds since Israel’s move into Rafah, UN says

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Gaza aid deliveries drop by two-thirds since Israel’s move into Rafah, UN says

The United Nations has reported a significant drop in humanitarian aid entering Gaza since Israel began its military operation in the region. The daily average of aid trucks reaching Gaza dropped by 67%, with only 58 trucks reaching the area from May 7 to Tuesday. Israel has stated that it is committed to facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza despite ongoing conflict with Hamas.

School bomb threat email sent from Swiss service provider

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School bomb threat email sent from Swiss service provider

The threatening email sent to schools in Cyprus on May 17 appears to have been sent using services from a Swiss company, as indicated by the response provided by Russian authorities to Cypriot authorities.

From Akamas to vultures, a simple public warning

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From Akamas to vultures, a simple public warning

The need for civil society organizations to act as environmental watchdogs remains urgent, as recent revelations have shown violations of environmental conditions in the Akamas area. The scandal involved roadworks that ignored environmental conditions, and the Forestry Department was supposed to oversee the project. The Water Development Department had warned about violations a year before environmental NGOs raised the alarm. Additionally, efforts are being made to protect Griffon vultures from extinction, with poison baits and power line collisions being major threats. Despite efforts to persuade the Electricity Authority to make infrastructure safer, losses of vultures and eagles continue due to collisions and electrocutions.

Five UK market hotspots to watch ahead of the election

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Five UK market hotspots to watch ahead of the election

– Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a summer election in the UK, surprising many and giving a modest boost to the pound.
– Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has been leading in opinion polls since Sunak took power in 2022.
– UK equities tend to be quite flat in the six months after a national election, with the FTSE 250 outperforming the FTSE 100.
– The pound is sensitive to election time, reflecting international investor opinion about the UK and expected government policies.
– Sectors like Natwest Group, housebuilders, and the water sector will be under scrutiny during the election.
– Bond market investors will closely examine the two parties’ spending plans, especially Labour’s, to ensure bond market stability.
– Credit default swap markets currently price the UK as if it had a higher credit rating than it actually does.

Cyprus has best bathing water quality in EU

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Cyprus has best bathing water quality in EU

Cyprus has the best bathing water quality in Europe, with 97.6% of its sites rated as excellent in 2023. Coastal waters generally have better quality than inland waters, but ongoing pollution challenges persist due to urban wastewater and agricultural runoff. Austria, Croatia, and Greece also have high-quality bathing waters, while countries like Albania, Belgium, Estonia, Hungary, and Poland lag behind. The report emphasizes the need for improved pollution management to address poor-quality waters and identifies climate change as a potential threat to water quality in Europe. Legislative measures such as the Bathing Water Directive and the Water Framework Directive are in place to protect water quality, but continued vigilance and adaptation are necessary to preserve it.