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Cypriot sailor Natalia Lappa secures spot in Paris 2024 Olympics

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Cypriot sailor Natalia Lappa secures spot in Paris 2024 Olympics

Natalia Lappa from the Limassol Nautical Club has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Women’s Windsurfing (iQFOiL) after a redistribution of spots. This will be her second consecutive Olympic appearance, with the Cyprus Olympic team now comprising eight athletes in various sports. The spot became available after a Swiss sailor withdrew, and Lappa finished 10th in the ‘Last Chance Regatta’ to secure her place. She is ranked 44th in the World Sailing Olympic rankings and is set to compete against 24 athletes from different countries in the women’s iQFOiL event.

Olympiacos in search of history against Fiorentina in Conference League final

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Olympiacos in search of history against Fiorentina in Conference League final

Olympiacos has a chance to become the first Greek club to win a European trophy in the Europa Conference League final. Jose Luis Mendilibar, the manager, hopes to repeat his success from last season when he led Sevilla to victory in the Europa League. Olympiacos will rely on Ayoub El Kaabi for goals, while Fiorentina will be looking to win a trophy for the first time since 2001. Fiorentina’s captain, Cristiano Biraghi, is determined to honor their late general manager by giving their all on the field.

Dutch parties to propose former intelligence chief as new prime minister

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Dutch parties to propose former intelligence chief as new prime minister

Dick Schoof, the former Dutch intelligence chief, has been proposed as the prime minister of the Netherlands’ incoming right-wing government led by Geert Wilders’ nationalist PVV. The four parties forming the new government have announced a press conference with Schoof, who currently serves as a senior official at the Dutch Ministry of Justice. The new government aims for stricter migration policies and exceptions to EU asylum and environmental rules.

Larnaca port workers anxious after marina project collapse

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Larnaca port workers anxious after marina project collapse

The government terminated its contract with Kition Ocean Holdings, causing concern among employees about their future. Trade unions met with the Minister of Labour to ensure workers’ continued employment would be prioritized. The government plans to follow labor laws in handling the situation. The Municipality of Larnaca expressed solidarity with the employees, while PEO opposes the privatization of Larnaca Port and demands protection for Kition workers. The General Secretary of OMEPEGIE-SEK stated that the Minister of Labour assured them that the workers would be employed under a new regime to prevent victimization.

Husic’s Corporate Tax Cut Calls

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Husic's Corporate Tax Cut Calls

The Greens criticize Cabinet Minister Ed Husic’s call to lower the corporate tax rate, stating that it is out of touch with the struggles of Australians. They argue that one in three of Australia’s biggest corporations pay no tax and should be the focus instead. The Greens advocate for a tax system where big corporations pay their fair share to fund essential public services and suggest introducing a super profits tax. They believe that lowering corporate taxes would sabotage climate efforts and reward polluting industries.

Cypriot donkeys , ‘used as proxies’ to kill stray dogs in Turkey

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Cypriot donkeys , ‘used as proxies’ to kill stray dogs in Turkey

Cypriot donkeys are being used as proxies by news media in Turkey to encourage the idea of euthanizing stray dogs. The debate on euthanizing stray animals in Turkey has caused a divide in Cyprus. The population of wild donkeys has increased, causing damage to property and crops. However, neither local leaders called for the euthanization of donkeys. Donkeys are of great economic benefit to the Karpasia region and measures are being taken to control their population. A “Karpasia donkeys management plan cooperation protocol” was signed to better manage the free roaming donkeys in the region.

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June, according to sources

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Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June, according to sources

Saudi Arabia is planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as soon as June, with the offering expected to raise around billion.

Trump’s new ‘deal’ could save Big Oil $110 billion in taxes

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Trump's new ‘deal’ could save Big Oil $110 billion in taxes

Donald Trump allegedly offered Big Oil executives 0 billion in tax breaks if they donated billion to his campaign. Congressional Democrats are investigating this potential quid pro quo deal. Joe Biden plans to eliminate these tax breaks for the oil and gas industry if elected. The fossil fuel industry is lobbying to maintain these tax breaks, which are set to expire next year. Some attendees at Trump’s fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago included executives of smaller oil companies focused on fracking and gas exporting. The event was also attended by individuals with controversial backgrounds in the oil and gas industry.

🔒 Why Biden is the best president that business could hope for

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🔒 Why Biden is the best president that business could hope for

Fact: No Democratic president since at least Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century has been beloved by American business.

England squeeze through to u17 Euros quarter finals with win over Spain

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England squeeze through to u17 Euros quarter finals with win over Spain

England qualified for the quarter finals of the Uefa under 17 championship by beating Spain 3-1. Portugal also qualified for the quarter finals as group winners. Italy came from behind to beat Sweden 2-1 and Poland took second place in Group C to qualify for the quarter finals. The quarter finals will take place on Wednesday and Thursday.