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
Proposed changes to the capital gains inclusion rate in Canada are likely to make individual pension plans (IPPs) more attractive to certain business owners as retirement saving vehicles.
The Daleela passenger and car ferry has resumed its sailings from Limassol to Piraeus for the third season, with increased ticket sales compared to last year. The ferry will operate exclusively from Limassol, with departures on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket prices have slightly increased from last year, with the ferry receiving a €5.5 million annual subsidy. The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece was reinstated in 2022 after 20 years, supported by a state subsidy approved by the European Commission.
Fact: ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau stated that the European Union could delay the implementation of certain bank capital rules if the US does not fully implement the Basel III rules.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settled a lawsuit brought against him by his then girlfriend Cassandra Ventura, accusing him of sexual and physical violence over more than a decade.
Lympia Summer 2024 Festival will host live music concerts by Greek and Cypriot artists from May 31 to September at Lympia Municipal Theatre in Nicosia.
A total of 50 British politicians have penned a letter to the UK Foreign Secretary urging him to allow direct flights between the United Kingdom and the north of Cyprus. The letter highlights that Ercan (Tymbou) airport abides by international aviation security standards and that the north is not a risk with no history of poor safety.
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.
A legal dispute has arisen regarding the future of workers at Larnaca Port and Marina after a development project collapsed. The contracting company, Kition Ocean Holdings, transferred the workers to the state instead of sending termination letters. Trade unions argue that proper termination letters are needed for the workers to be reassigned to the Development Company. The company claims they followed the TUPE law to protect the workers’ rights during the transfer. The workers met with the Mayor to express their concerns, and further discussions are scheduled.
Animals collapsed and people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages due to blistering summer heat in north India. Delhi recorded temperatures touching 47 C (116.6 F) and saw its first heat-related death. Authorities are investigating a 52.9 C reading in one area. Delivery personnel are spending more time on scooters due to the heat, and companies like Zomato are taking measures to help them. The extreme temperatures have also led to more fires in several parts of the country. India, along with other countries in Asia, is experiencing unusually high temperatures, which scientists attribute to human-driven climate change. India has set a target of becoming a net-zero emitter by 2070.