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Christodoulides in Vienna for working dinner

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Christodoulides in Vienna for working dinner

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Vienna to attend a working dinner for heads of government of various European Union member states organized by European Council President Charles Michel and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The purpose of the dinner is to discuss the strategic agenda of the EU and its next steps. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has been speaking to EU counterparts about the issue of migration and has been campaigning to have parts of Syria declared safe. The European parliament recently approved a 10-point redesign of the bloc’s migration system, with Ioannou advocating for mandatory relocation of asylum seekers. Austrian Minister Gerhard Karner has expressed support for deportations to safe areas in Syria in the medium term.

Europe turns to ECB after U.S. inflation selloff

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Europe turns to ECB after U.S. inflation selloff

Stocks and the euro were steady ahead of an European Central Bank meeting on Thursday, after stubborn U.S. inflation numbers triggered the biggest global market selloff in months and left Japan’s yen at a new 34-year low.

Kombos: Cyprus ready for talks, Turkish side imposing conditions

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Kombos: Cyprus ready for talks, Turkish side imposing conditions

Fact: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stated that President Nikos Christodoulides is ready to start talks on the Cyprus problem immediately.

Euro remains vulnerable after ECB keeps rates steady

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Euro remains vulnerable after ECB keeps rates steady

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to hold its Main Refinancing Operations Rate steady at 4.5% to maintain downward pressure on consumer price inflation. ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of a weak economy with risks to growth tilted to the downside. The strong US Dollar is also contributing to the weakness in the EURUSD pair. The Dollar Index (DXY) is near a four-month high, and market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts have been pushed back due to strong US consumer price inflation and core Producer Price Index data.

Doctors , ‘verbally attacked’ because patients are uninformed

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Doctors , ‘verbally attacked’ because patients are uninformed

Doctors and other Gesy service providers are facing verbal attacks from uninformed patients. Cases of abuse against doctors include verbal attacks and threats. The lack of information leads to long waiting lists and patients demanding more than they are entitled to. The House health committee chairman suggests creating a “patient advocate” to address these issues. The committee has allocated over €1 million for an information campaign to educate patients about their rights.

Sexual abuse victim , ‘still at same school as abuser’

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Sexual abuse victim , ‘still at same school as abuser’

A high school pupil who was sexually abused by his classmates is still at the same school.

House audit committee to step into Larnaca port spat

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House audit committee to step into Larnaca port spat

The House audit committee will discuss issues between the government and Kition Ocean Holdings regarding the revamp of the Larnaca port and marina, which has stalled over a contractual dispute. Earlier, Kition Ocean Holdings filed a case against the government for causing delays and breaching the contract. The government has been unwilling to meet the company to discuss a difference in a financial guarantee.

In search of a solution for the Larnaca marina billion project

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In search of a solution for the Larnaca marina billion project

A €1.2 billion investment in the development of a port and marina in Larnaca is facing challenges as the state and Kition Ocean Holdings try to prevent a potential fiasco. The President of the Republic is involved in resolving the deadlock, with tensions rising after Kition refused to renew a port guarantee and made accusations against the government. Efforts are being made to find a resolution, with the President meeting with Kition officials and the Larnaca Development Committee convening to address the issues. The project is expected to start in June, and the Audit Service is monitoring the situation closely.

North opposition figure refused entry to Turkey

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North opposition figure refused entry to Turkey

Evrim Hincal, the financial secretary of Turkish Cypriot opposition party the TDP, was refused entry to Turkey on Wednesday. He was sent back to Cyprus alongside his wife and his four-year-old daughter after being told he was on Turkey’s N-82 list.