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President in talks with UN over migrants in buffer zone

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President in talks with UN over migrants in buffer zone

President Nikos Christodoulides is in contact with the UN peacekeeping force regarding 13 migrants reported to be living in the buffer zone near the university grounds. The migrants are from Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, and Cameroon and had come from the north after being denied entrance to the state-controlled areas. The UN peacekeeping force is working with UNCHR to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable migrants.

Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy

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Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy

The fact described in the text is that the recipes for Mini Baked Cheesecake with Cocoa Biscuit and White Chocolate and Vegetarian Chocolate Cake with Tahini and Berries were provided by the Lidl food academy located at Stasikratous 34, Nicosia 1010.

Treasury highlights stable expense management

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Treasury highlights stable expense management

The implementation rate of development expenses from the state budget stood at 13 per cent at the end of April, slightly higher than the ten-year average of 12 per cent for the same period.

Cyprus industrial production index rises in March

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Cyprus industrial production index rises in March

The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus increased by 3.4% in March 2024 compared to March 2023. The manufacturing sector experienced a rise of 2.7%, with the water supply and materials recovery sector showing a significant surge of 23.3%. The manufacture of furniture and repair/installation of machinery and equipment rose by 11.9%. Conversely, the manufacture of paper and paper products and printing decreased by 8.9%.

Waterborne illness now threaten flood-ravaged southern Brazil

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Waterborne illness now threaten flood-ravaged southern Brazil

Waterborne diseases, particularly leptospirosis, are a major concern in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul following catastrophic floods that killed at least 169 people. Seven deaths from leptospirosis have been reported since the rains began, with another 10 deaths under investigation. Over 2,300 potential cases have been reported, with 141 confirmed. To address the high demand for medical care, four field hospitals and mobile teams have been set up. Additionally, residents returning to their homes may encounter venomous animals seeking shelter from rainwater. The destruction has also taken a toll on the mental health of the population.

Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

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Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

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.

Israel sends tanks into Rafah on raids amid Gaza-wide offensive

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Israel sends tanks into Rafah on raids amid Gaza-wide offensive

Israeli tanks continued to raid Rafah for a second day, defying the World Court’s order to end attacks on the city. The United States did not believe a major ground operation was underway, despite Israel’s incursion into Rafah. Residents reported Israeli tanks entering various areas before retreating towards the border with Egypt. The Palestinian health ministry called for immediate healthcare assistance in Rafah and northern Gaza, where hospitals had stopped functioning. UNRWA reported that around a million Palestinians had fled after Israeli evacuation orders. The Red Crescent Society evacuated medical teams due to ongoing bombardments. The World Court criticized Israel for not ensuring the safety and well-being of the evacuees from Rafah. Israel proposed a ceasefire and hostage release to Qatar, but Hamas insisted talks were pointless unless Israel ended its offensive on Rafah. Over 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive.

World’s largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire

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World’s largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people are facing worsening hunger.

Govt to launch food safety authority

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Govt to launch food safety authority

The government plans to create a food safety authority in Cyprus.

Are your breast implants making you ill?

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Are your breast implants making you ill?

Breast Implant Illness is a term used to describe a range of symptoms attributed to implants such as fatigue, joint pain, cognitive difficulties, and other systemic issues after having the procedure.