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Concerns mount over Paphos road project setbacks

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Concerns mount over Paphos road project setbacks

The Vice President of DIKO and Paphos MP discussed problems and delays in the first phase of the new Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road with the Minister of Transport. The Minister assured that discussions would be initiated with the project’s consortium to overcome issues and ensure smooth progress. The importance of resolving blockages in the project was emphasized to prevent dissatisfaction within the Paphos community and negative impacts on significant projects facing delays. The Minister is expected to address the Paphos-Polis road issue and other pending matters during his visit to Paphos.

Warsaw kick-off for OUC, ’s ‘Infotester4Education’ project

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Warsaw kick-off for OUC, ’s ‘Infotester4Education’ project

Fact: The Cyprus Center for Algorithmic Transparency (CyCAT) team of the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) participated in the kick-off meeting for the Infotester4Education project in Warsaw, Poland.

Shipping minister wraps up successful visit to China

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Shipping minister wraps up successful visit to China

Fact: The Deputy Ministry of Shipping in Cyprus released a statement about Minister Marina Hadjimanolis’ visit to China, where she met with executives from shipping companies, brokerage firms, financial institutions, and local officials in Guangzhou.

Microsoft, ’s AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch

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Microsoft, ’s AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch

Microsoft is closing the gap on cloud-computing market leader Amazon.com with its generative AI features powered by OpenAI’s technology.

Prince Harry to celebrate Invictus Games anniversary in London

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Prince Harry to celebrate Invictus Games anniversary in London

Prince Harry will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his Invictus Games at a service in St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 8th. The event he founded in 2017 is a multi-sport competition for military personnel wounded in action. Harry, who served as a military helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, will make a rare visit back to Britain for the occasion. The service will include readings by Harry and British actor Damian Lewis, with wounded veterans and members of the Invictus community in attendance. The event will mark a decade of changing lives and saving lives through sport. Harry has only returned to Britain a few times since leaving the royal family in 2020, attending major events such as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth and his father’s coronation. Charles, Harry’s father, will return to public duties after making good progress following cancer treatment and recuperation.

The future of LNG exports

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The future of LNG exports

Fact: Future LNG demand is expected to be led by Asia, particularly China, with global LNG demand projected to increase to about 700mtpa by 2040.

Living as enclaved became an artist, ’s inspiration

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Living as enclaved became an artist, ’s inspiration

Fact: Toula Liasi’s exhibition ‘Synchronising History’ in Larnaca features objects with 88 years of history that tell the story of her family and the enclaved people in Karpasia after the Turkish invasion in 1974.

Turkish Cypriot side says it is , “painted” badly, despite denying chance of Cyprus talks

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Turkish Cypriot side says it is , “painted” badly, despite denying chance of Cyprus talks

The Turkish Cypriot side denied claims that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for a trilateral or multilateral meeting on the Cyprus problem.

Ioannou to inform EU counterparts on need to increase migrant returns

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Ioannou to inform EU counterparts on need to increase migrant returns

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will outline the need to increase migrant returns at an EU ministerial meeting in Ghent, Belgium. Cyprus ranks first among EU member states in terms of returns per population, with a 66% increase in total migrant returns in 2023 compared to 2022. In 2023, there were 1,000 more departures in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2023.

Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity

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Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity

Donald Trump is facing a hush money trial in New York and is using the media attention to amplify his claims of persecution. He is meeting with foreign dignitaries at Trump Tower, making staged visits to locations like a convenience store in Harlem, and posting on his Truth Social platform. Despite the trial, Trump has not had any campaign rallies but is planning some in battleground states. The trial could carry political risks for Trump, as opinion polls show some Republican voters may turn against him if he becomes a convicted felon. The Biden White House is seeking to draw a contrast between Trump and Biden, with Trump accusing the trial of being a witch hunt on his social media platform. Foreign dignitaries have visited Trump at Trump Tower, and he has made efforts to engage in major issues like the war in Ukraine.