Kapnos to run Larnaca shuttle every 30 mins over peak summer period
Kapnos airport shuttle operates a Nicosia to Larnaca route every 30 minutes at peak hours and has recently acquired five new Euro 6 buses.
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Cyprus has best bathing water quality in EU
Cyprus has the best bathing water quality in Europe, with 97.6% of its sites rated as excellent in 2023. Coastal waters generally have better quality than inland waters, but ongoing pollution challenges persist due to urban wastewater and agricultural runoff. Austria, Croatia, and Greece also have high-quality bathing waters, while countries like Albania, Belgium, Estonia, Hungary, and Poland lag behind. The report emphasizes the need for improved pollution management to address poor-quality waters and identifies climate change as a potential threat to water quality in Europe. Legislative measures such as the Bathing Water Directive and the Water Framework Directive are in place to protect water quality, but continued vigilance and adaptation are necessary to preserve it.
Chief Scientist highlights AI, ’s impact on data monetisation strategies at CING
Demetris Skourides visited the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) and praised the Department of Bioinformatics (C-BIG) for its expertise and diverse specializations.
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.
Police complain about election day pay
The police branch of the independent union of public employees, Asdyk, expressed dissatisfaction with the finance ministry’s decision to calculate compensation for police officers working during the upcoming elections on June 9 based on the A3 civil service pay scale, which would result in lower payment for the officers.
California Gov. Newsom’s budget could cost businesses billions in higher taxes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal to address the state’s billion deficit does not include higher taxes on workers or businesses. Newsom’s plan includes indirect tax increases on businesses that could cost up to billion over the next four years, including banning businesses with annual revenue over million from deducting net operating losses and limiting business tax credits. Newsom also aims to reverse a ruling that could result in .3 billion in refunds for companies, nullifying the decision and applying it retroactively and prospectively. The proposal is part of Newsom’s efforts to address the state’s budget shortfall, which also includes deep spending cuts affecting immigration, education, and child care.
Thyroid second most common cancer in women
– Thyroid cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Cyprus and the sixth in men.
– Holistic support is needed for those with thyroid cancer.
– Early detection of thyroid nodules and regular follow-up are key for better treatment outcomes.
– Main symptom is the appearance of a lump in the throat.
– Other symptoms include hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks and a painless throat mass.
– Thyroid cancer risk is increased by environmental and genetic factors, including being female, a low iodine diet, and family history.
– Women who have had breast cancer have a slightly increased chance of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and vice versa.
Our View: Investigate costly project disputes inherited by government
The government is currently dealing with disputes with big project contractors, including the potential termination of contracts for the Larnaca port/marina and Vassilikos gas terminal projects. These disputes have arisen due to major disagreements over costs, with some projects heading for costly legal battles. The government has also faced challenges with road construction projects, with disagreements over costs and delays. The government has inherited these issues from the previous administration and may be facing significant financial consequences as a result.
Thai hospital says 43 people from Singapore Airlines flight still under treatment
Forty three people remain hospitalized in Bangkok four days after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence. Seven patients are in intensive care at Samitivej Srinakarin hospital, including three Australians, two Malaysians, one British, and one New Zealander. 22 patients have spinal cord injuries and six have brain and skull injuries, but none are life-threatening. One passenger died of a suspected heart attack during the incident.
Thai hospital says 43 people from Singapore Airlines flight still under treatment
Forty three people who were on board a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence remain hospitalized in Bangkok four days after the emergency.