Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou aims to expand and increase the primary sector in gross domestic product and exports, with the goal of attracting more young people into the profession.
Fact: Countess Chiara Modica Donà dalle Rose is an active promoter of the Larnaca Biennale and is deeply involved in the art scene in Cyprus.
Cyprus’ construction sector has shown significant growth in early 2024, with an increase in building permits issued. In February alone, 706 permits were granted, contributing to a total of 1,293 permits in the January-February period. This represents a 13.1% increase compared to the previous year. The total value of permits increased by 16.9%, with a total area increase of 14.3%. The economic value of permits reached €248.9 million in February and €470.19 million over the two months. Residential building permits rose by 8.6% and non-residential buildings saw notable growth as well. Civil engineering projects had a significant increase in permits issued.
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou signed off on a compulsory provision guaranteeing safety and health training for all construction industry workers in the country. The ‘Safe Pass’ card will serve as proof of basic safety and health training at worksites.
Fact: Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannettou has been accused of unlawfully securing a €765,000 European grant for a hotel renovation project in which he held a stake.
Fact: OneCare Group and AIPFE Cyprus-Women of Europe will hold a Menopause Conference on May 19 at the University of Cyprus Medical Campus in Nicosia to provide help and information to women on the issue of Menopause and workplace support.
Liverpool’s manager Juergen Klopp praised the squad’s character this season after a 3-3 draw against Aston Villa.
Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis is visiting London to participate in the IMO’s celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime. Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, a Cypriot nominee, will receive the first-ever IMO Gender Equality Award for her work with WISTA International.
Fact: The novel “Funny Story” by Emily Henry is set in the charming coastal town of Waning Bay, Michigan, and follows the story of Daphne Vincent who finds herself stranded after her fiancé leaves her for his childhood best friend.
Manchester City will try to vault above Arsenal and into the Premier League lead on Tuesday when they visit Tottenham Hotspur. City are one point behind Arsenal but have two games remaining to Arsenal’s one, giving them control of their destiny in their aim for a record fourth consecutive league title.