Wizz Air is organizing a Recruitment Day on Thursday, seeking candidates to join its cabin crew team. The event will be held at the Best Western Plus Larco Hotel in Larnaca. Interested individuals must meet criteria such as being 18 years old, having the right to work in Cyprus or the EU, and proficiency in English. The airline offers benefits like competitive salaries, social security coverage, and free cabin crew training.
Fact: Personal data protection commissioner Irene Loizidou Nicolaidou approved a plan to install CCTV cameras at schools to deal with violence and delinquency.
Three beaches in the Ayia Napa-Protaras area in Cyprus have been ranked among Europe’s top 25 beaches for 2024 by Tripadvisor. Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa is ranked 7th in Europe and 22nd globally, while Fig Tree Bay in Protaras is ranked 15th in Europe and Makronissos Beach in Ayia Napa is ranked 18th in Europe.
The 25th TRAVEL EXPO CYPRUS Tourism Exhibition will be held on 19 – 21 April at the State Fair Grounds in Nicosia. It is a popular event in Cyprus attracting over 10,000 visitors annually. The exhibition provides information on travel options in Cyprus and abroad, with various exhibitors offering travel packages. Visiting hours are from 16:00-22:00 on April 19 and 20, and from 15:00-21:00 on April 21. The entrance fee is €4.00, with children under 12 entering for free.
The insurance sector in Cyprus has a turnover of €1.4 billion, accounting for about 4 per cent of GDP.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan had his 14-year jail sentence suspended by a Pakistani court after winning an appeal for his conviction for graft. The charges against him and his wife included unlawfully selling state gifts worth over 140 million rupees received during his premiership. Khan remains in jail on other sentences imposed before the national polls, which also disqualified him from holding public office for 10 years. The legal cases against Khan were seen as politically motivated to keep him out of politics, according to him and his party.
Increased traffic was observed at petrol stations on Saturday ahead of the termination of the measure to reduce the special consumption tax from Monday, 1st April.
Republicans in the Tennessee House and Senate are planning to offer businesses new tax help worth over billion. The Senate has passed a proposal that includes .56 billion in one-time refunds for potentially 100,000 businesses and 3 million in annual tax breaks. The House has presented a version that limits tax refunds to 0 million, requires public disclosure of businesses receiving refunds, and sets limits on suing. The debate is complicated by Tennessee’s financial situation and concerns that the state’s franchise tax may violate the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
Celestyal Discovery set sail on her maiden voyage around the Aegean on March 22, 2024, showcasing the cruise line’s new livery. The ship’s first passengers are sailing on the ‘Iconic Aegean’ itinerary, visiting five ports over the three-night sailing. Celestyal Discovery underwent a multi-million-euro refurbishment and features new onboard social spaces. Celestyal CEO Chris Theophilides welcomed 1,100 guests onboard the ship and emphasized the company’s commitment to investing in the customer experience.
A deal between state-owned companies for the supply of electricity smart meters has been ruled unlawful by a special court, putting €35 million in European taxpayers’ funds at risk.