Water for crops cut by a third (Updated)
Farmers will be receiving 33 per cent less water this year for their crops due to drought conditions.
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Town planning department shut from June 14 for local government transition
The district offices of the Department for Town Planning and Housing will close on June 14 and will no longer accept applications from the public. The closure is in preparation for the transition to a new system of local government starting on July 1, with five district-level organizations taking over the department’s role.
Heatwave warning- public safety guidelines
A yellow warning was issued by the Meteorological Department for extremely high temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius inland. Civil Defense issued recommendations to avoid sun exposure, wear light clothing, stay hydrated, and take care of vulnerable individuals.
Sheinbaum poised to become Mexico, ’s first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to win a landslide victory to become Mexico’s first female president, with provisional results showing her leading with 59% of the vote.
Cyprus industrial producer price index falls in April
Cyprus’ Producer Price Index in industry recorded a 3.8% decrease in April 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, primarily due to reductions in the electricity supply sector.
Migrants living in buffer zone reach 27, as more arrive
Fourteen migrants have arrived in the buffer zone, bringing the total number of people stuck there to 27.
Some 27 migrants, including unaccompanied children, are in the buffer zone
Thirteen migrants, including unaccompanied children, are now stranded in the buffer zone between Aglantzia and Geri, in addition to the 14 who have been living in tents for the past two weeks. The total number of migrants is now 27. Despite expressing their desire to apply for asylum, the migrants remain trapped in the buffer zone. The UNHCR is providing food, water, hygiene products, and clothing, but the asylum seekers are living in tents and exposed to extreme weather conditions. The Republic of Cyprus is working with relevant ministries and the UN peacekeeping force to address the needs of the migrants.
Summer delights: Tropical trees and flowers that beat the heat
The gardens are looking very summery with tropical trees and flowers starting to bloom. The jacarandas were the last trees to flower, and some trees may surprise with another flowering later in the year. Some favorite trees mentioned include Caesalpinia gilliesii, Leucophyllum frutescens, and Polygala myrtifolia. The text also discusses Tecoma stans, plumeria, and roses. The Plant of the Month is Oenothera speciosa, a ground-hugging plant with fragrant pink blooms loved by bees and butterflies.
A week before vote, some reforms still unclear
The fact described in the text is that the interior minister is expected to issue decrees mandating that the final say on permits will rest with the technocrats in the district-level organizations, not the elected officials.
Agios Sylas fire front improving, authorities say [PHOTOS+VIDEO]
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A fire broke out in the Agios Sylas area of Limassol, prompting a large operation by the Fire Service and other services to contain it. Efforts are ongoing for complete containment, with the situation having significantly improved. Civil Defence evacuated residences, businesses, and livestock farms in the Polemidia area. Three aircraft and multiple firefighting teams were deployed to combat the blaze, with ground forces creating firebreaks despite strong winds. The Minister of Justice and Public Order oversaw operations at the forward command centre, and the Limassol-Troodos Road has been reopened. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in the area.