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Eurobank beach, seabed clean-up clears 822 kg of waste

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Eurobank beach, seabed clean-up clears 822 kg of waste

– Over 70 Eurobank Cyprus TeamUp volunteers, along with their family members, NGO “AKTI,” and Blue Thunder Diving, cleared 822 kg of waste from the beach and seabed at Karnagio, Limassol.
– 588 kg of the waste was mixed, 190 kg was recyclable PMD, and 44 kg was retrieved from the seabed by divers.
– Karnagio is one of the most environmentally-polluted beaches in Cyprus, chosen for the clean-up initiative by Eurobank Cyprus.
– The President of the Board of Directors of AKTI highlighted the importance of initiatives like this in combating plastic pollution in the Mediterranean.
– The Director of Blue Thunder Diving praised the efforts of Eurobank Cyprus and emphasized the importance of keeping the seabed clean for divers.
– Eurobank Cyprus has a Corporate Social Responsibility program that includes the TeamUp group for volunteering in events of social benefit.

S.,  Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

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S.,  Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

South Africans voted in a competitive election where the African National Congress (ANC) could lose its parliamentary majority after 30 years in government.

Euthanising healthy donkeys in north , ‘out of the question’

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Euthanising healthy donkeys in north , ‘out of the question’

The idea of euthanizing healthy donkeys in Karpasia, Cyprus is “absolutely out of the question,” according to Tashkent nature park director Kemal Basat. In the “Karpasia donkeys management plan cooperation protocol,” not a single stakeholder mentioned euthanizing the donkeys. Basat emphasized that the nature park is executing the protocol and urged the public not to trust superficial and unfounded news. The article in question was criticized for using donkeys as proxies to influence public opinion in Turkey in favor of euthanizing stray dogs. A research station has been established in Karpasia to devise a “donkey management plan” with the support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (Tika).

Housing scheme for mountain and rural areas extended

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Housing scheme for mountain and rural areas extended

Newly revised housing plans were approved by the cabinet to regenerate mountain villages, rural areas, and areas on the Green Line. 1,500 applications have been approved under the schemes, corresponding to the granting of €55 million in financial assistance. 14,000 households, corresponding to 29,500 people, benefited from the allowances in 2023, with a total grant of €7.5 million. The plan has been extended until December 31, 2025, and becomes a two-year plan to allow interested parties sufficient time to secure the necessary planning and building permits required to apply.

Probe on Jho Low golden passport case still ongoing

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Probe on Jho Low golden passport case still ongoing

Authorities are close to completing an investigation into how Malaysian fugitive Jho Low obtained Cypriot citizenship in 2015. Low, wanted for allegedly embezzling billions from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund, acquired a Cypriot passport through the country’s citizenship by investment program. The investigation involves an international arrest warrant and the potential confiscation of a villa Low purchased in Ayia Napa. Despite initial delays, Low’s citizenship was revoked in May 2023, leading to an appeal filed with the Supreme Court. Low denies wrongdoing and his whereabouts are unknown.

North Korea accused of sending balloons filled with excrement, propaganda to South

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North Korea accused of sending balloons filled with excrement, propaganda to South

South Korea accused North Korea of sending balloons across the border to drop trash and excrement, prompting a military response. Over 150 balloons were detected, with some landing on the ground. North Korea has threatened to send waste-paper in response to South Korean activists’ balloons carrying critical messages about Pyongyang. Previous attempts to ban balloon launches were ruled unconstitutional. Sending balloons is seen as a less risky tactic compared to military action, according to a research fellow at the Sejong Institute.

UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour

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UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour

Diane Abbott, Britain’s first Black woman lawmaker, has been barred from running as a Labour candidate in the upcoming general election. She was suspended over a year ago for comments she made about Jews and racism, but has since had the whip restored by the party. Abbott apologized for her remarks but remains banned from standing as a candidate.

Bellingham voted LaLiga Player of the Season

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Bellingham voted LaLiga Player of the Season

Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid won LaLiga’s Player of the Season award for his contributions to the team’s 36th league title. He scored 19 goals and had six assists in 28 league games, and a total of 23 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. Bellingham also won the Bundesliga Player of the Season before moving to Real Madrid for around 103 million Euros.

Spanish dental prosthetist turns home into Taylor Swift ‘sanctuary’ [PHOTOS]

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Spanish dental prosthetist turns home into Taylor Swift ‘sanctuary’ [PHOTOS]

Roberto Santos, a 55-year-old superfan of Taylor Swift, has received numerous gifts from the pop icon’s team for his long-standing devotion. Santos’ apartment room is filled with items such as a platinum disk award, signed photos, recordings, and sneakers bearing both their names. Despite not meeting Swift in person yet, Santos feels grateful for the recognition and values she has transmitted through her art. The Swift-themed Eras Tour has also had a positive economic impact on local economies, with hotel occupancy rates in Madrid reaching 90% on concert dates.

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.