Cypriot MEP candidates will officially submit their candidacies on Wednesday. The interior ministry was criticized for scheduling the submissions on the same day as the last session of the EU parliament. The far-right gaining ground in the EU parliament is a growing concern. The session will also celebrate the 20 years since Cyprus and other countries were greenlighted to enter the EU in 2004.
A new survey shows that many Britons are unaware of the upcoming European Union Entry/Exit System (EES), which will replace manual passport stamping with biometric checks. Concerns have been raised about potential delays at airports due to the new system. Additionally, Britons will also need to obtain pre-approved travel authorisation through the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for visits to certain European countries. The UK Parliament’s European Scrutiny Committee is investigating the potential impact of the EES on UK borders, including possible gridlock in Kent.
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Freedom24 supported the Cyprus Closed Chess Championship in Limassol, which ended on April 14. Konstantinos Michaelides won the men’s category, while Christianna Markidou won the women’s category. The top five men and women will represent Cyprus at the World Chess Olympiad in Budapest and the European Small Nations Chess Championship in Andorra.
Wizz Air is celebrating its 20th anniversary next month and has been a key player in Cyprus’ aviation industry since establishing a base at Larnaca International Airport in 2010. The airline has received awards for its environmental practices and sustainability efforts. In 2023, Wizz Air played a significant role in Cyprus’ record-breaking tourist season by transporting passengers from various key markets. The airline increased its seat capacity by 70% in 2023 and is estimated to have injected €200 million into the Cypriot economy. Wizz Air holds the leading position for passenger numbers at Larnaca Airport and is set to offer 1.3 million seats on 25 routes to 16 countries from Cyprus in 2024. The airline’s presence has created 130 direct jobs and is estimated to support an additional 5,500 jobs in related sectors.
Tens of thousands protested against Viktor Orban’s government in Budapest, led by lawyer Peter Magyar, who plans to launch his own party. Protesters marched to parliament shouting for Orban to resign, wearing national colors and flags. Magyar, a former insider, revealed corruption within the government, sparking investigations. 68% of voters are aware of Magyar’s political movement, with 13% likely to support his party.
The hourly labour cost in Cyprus rose to €20.1 in 2023, compared to €19 in 2022. The hourly labour cost in Greece was €15.7 in 2023, among the lowest in the EU. The lowest hourly labour cost is in Bulgaria at €9.3, and the highest is in Luxembourg at €53.9. In the EU, the hourly labour cost in the industry sector was €32.2 in 2023, and in the construction sector, it was €28.5. The hourly labour cost across the entire economy increased by 5.3% in the EU and by 4.8% in the Eurozone in 2023 compared to 2022. The largest increases were recorded in Croatia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The share of non-wage costs in the total labour cost for the entire economy was 24.7% in the EU and 25.5% in the Eurozone.
The ECR Conference in Nicosia, promoted by ELAM, focused on immigration and criticized the European Union. ELAM aims to follow the model of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party. Delegations from 22 countries attended the conference, discussing challenges facing Europe. Marinos Sizopoulos of EDEK warned of “genocidal plans brewing” and emphasized the need for a democratic solution to the Cyprus issue.
Fact: Marilena Raouna met with Hungarian European Affairs Minister Janos Boka during his one-day working visit to Cyprus.
Fact: At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths caused by drowning.