Today, ’s weather: Afternoon rains, rising temps
Fact: Wednesday will see increased clouds with isolated afternoon rains and storms mainly in the mountains, parts of the interior, and the east.
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We are what we eat: The dangers pesticides pose in the marine environment
Fact: In April 2023, Dr Ime Akanyeti, Dr Beste Oymen, and Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre started the PestSeaCides project to identify and quantify pesticides in the marine environment of Cyprus.
Two detained in Famagusta for firearm possession
The Famagusta district court issued detention orders for two individuals for possession and transport of a weapon to incite terror.
Energy and agriculture startups to relocate to Paphos
Three startups in the fields of energy and agricultural technology are set to relocate to Paphos. The startups were selected by the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Zein AUB Innovation Park. Paphos is seen as an ideal environment for the development of innovative products, with the municipality actively supporting the creation of a dynamic ecosystem for start-up companies.
Almost too many events to choose from this weekend
Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.
Larnaca waste collection spot to operate through the summer
– Larnaca’s temporary “Green Point” will operate through the end of September.
– Materials collected from the depot free of charge include green garden waste, timber, furniture, metals, paper and cardboard boxes, PMD, glass packaging, clothing, electrical and electronic devices, frying oils, household batteries up to 2kg, lamps, and fluorescents.
– Those wishing to transport materials from their residence to the Green Point by a municipality crew can prepay for the service at the Cleaning or Gardens and Parks Departments.
– The temporary waste collection spot is located on Vassilis Michaelides Street in front of the Technical School of Ayios Lazaros and operates from Tuesday to Sunday, from 6am to 7.30pm.
Three dead in New Caledonia as riots rage after Paris approves voting change
Three people have been killed in unrest in New Caledonia after France’s National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island.
Finyard supports local charities with , ‘Little Heroes’ donation
Finyard, a software solutions provider based in Limassol, donated proceeds from a recent techno party to the children’s charity “Little Heroes” that supports children with cancer and leukaemia.
PM for no tax hike on food to fight inflation; NBR plans more corporate tax cut
Fact: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the National Board of Revenue (NBR) not to increase taxes on food, agro-related items, and fertilizers in the upcoming budget.
Detroit City Council OKs Detroit Medical Center tax exemptions through Renaissance Zone
The Detroit City Council approved a 15-year extension of the Renaissance Zone Act, allowing the Detroit Medical Center to continue receiving tax exemptions.