Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will not agree to a ceasefire until the hostages held in Gaza are released. Netanyahu made these comments at a cabinet meeting, as new truce talks in Egypt are set to start. Israel refuses to give in to demands from Hamas, who initiated the war with an attack on southern Israel on October 7.
The fact described is that President Nikos Christodoulides met with President Ursula von der Leyen in Athens to discuss the management of increased migratory flows from Lebanon and ways to prevent it through more active EU involvement.
President Nikos Christodoulides discussed migration with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a lunch with Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. The main topic of discussion was the management of increased migration flows from Lebanon and ways to prevent this phenomenon through more active involvement of the EU. Christodoulides is scheduled to visit Lebanon with other officials for a meeting with the country’s leadership regarding the migration issue.
Butchers in the north have introduced a “service fee” for their customers to bypass price controls set by the ‘government’ for the retail price of lamb. The service fees typically range between 10 and 15 percent of the retail price of the meat. The introduction of service fees indicates that butchers have no intention of reducing their income.
Around 42% of people over 60 years old feel lonely, with 30% citing low pensions as a major issue. Women and the elderly, especially those over 80, experience more fear and insecurity. The study showed that individuals aged 60-69 spend a lot of time with their grandchildren. The research also revealed that most elderly people watch television and go to church. Additionally, 61% of retirees in Cyprus live in their own homes, and 46% believe their income is enough to meet their needs. The study also highlighted the need for more activity centers, state support, and increased pensions for retirees.
The future of the €1.2 billion investment in the port and marina of Larnaca is uncertain, causing concerns among stakeholders. Larnaca Mayor and Chamber of Commerce president express disapproval over the lack of transparency in the agreement between the government and Kition Ocean Holdings. Larnaca MPs are pressuring for more information and updates on the project, highlighting the need for transparency and the importance of keeping stakeholders informed.
President Nikos Christodoulides will lead a delegation to Lebanon to discuss the recent surge in migrant flows to Cyprus.
Fact: A total of 105,401 packages, concerning 149 different pharmaceuticals, were spoiled during the hailstorm at the pharmaceutical services warehouse in Cyprus.
Fact: Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated that only a state solution can be the solution to the Cyprus problem during a meeting with the UN Secretary-General.
Police are set to seize €807,000 found in a safe at the Saint Habakkuk monastery as part of a money laundering probe. The Police’s Financial Intelligence Unit will request a court order to freeze the funds to prevent them from being moved or concealed. Separate investigations into the monastery’s finances are also underway, looking into various aspects including fundraising practices and potential financial irregularities. Significant developments are expected next week, with completed cases involving assault and sexual harassment being prepared for submission to the Attorney General’s Office.