France, ’s air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe
Fact: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday due to a strike by French air traffic control workers.
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Trump uses hush money trial to squeeze small donors, court big spenders
A fundraising group run by Trump has spent more than million on legal bills since the start of 2023.
Sebastian Steudtner: He set another world record by surfing a 28.57-metre wave
Sebastian Steudtner broke the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed, riding a 28.57-meter high wave in Nazareth, Portugal. The beach at Nazareth is known as “the Everest of surfing” due to its massive waves.
Cyprus sees , ‘one of the largest increases’ in renewable energy share
Cyprus has seen a significant increase in its share of renewable energy sources compared to other EU member states.
Britons unprepared for new EU entry system causing long queue fears in airports
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.
What, ’s on this weekend
Fact: Live music performances, traditional spring festivals, and pop-up markets are happening in towns and cities this weekend in Cyprus.
60% of Cypriots , ‘likely’ to vote on June 9
Cypriots are showing less enthusiasm to vote in the upcoming elections compared to their European counterparts, with only 60% likely to go to the polls. The interest in the elections has increased by 10 percentage points from the last survey in Autumn 2023. The survey conducted by Verian between February 7 and March 3 included 500 face-to-face interviews in Cyprus.
Criteria of the residency through investment scheme
The new permanent residency by investment program in Cyprus allows applicants to make investments in real estate, share capital of a company, or units of a collective investment organization. Applicants must also prove they have a secure annual income of at least €50,000. The program promotes foreign investments in Cyprus, supporting local businesses and regional development.
Cyprus sees 19 femicides in four years
Fact: There were a total of 19 femicides in Cyprus between 2019 and 2023.
‘, ask bbf’ initiative puts real-estate clients front and centre
BBF is a leading residential and commercial developer in Cyprus that has launched ask bbf, a customer-centric initiative offering all-inclusive, one-stop-shop services for property buyers and business relocations.