Paphos trio fined , €21,500 for possession of untaxed tobacco
Three individuals in Paphos were fined a total of €21,500 over the past week after being found in possession of untaxed tobacco items from the north.
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India, ’s Modi casts vote as giant election reaches halfway mark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi voted early in India’s general election, seeking a third straight term. The election began on April 19 and will be held in seven phases, with nearly one billion people eligible to vote. Modi urged citizens to participate in the “festival of democracy” while taking care of their health due to rising summer temperatures.
Orangutan, ’s use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
In June 2022, a male Sumatran orangutan named Rakus sustained a facial wound below the right eye during a fight with another male orangutan at the Suaq Balimbing research site in Indonesia. Rakus treated the wound using a plant called Akar Kuning, known for its pain-relieving and wound-healing properties. The wound did not show signs of infection and closed within five days. This behavior suggests that orangutans may have cognitive capacities for wound treatment with plants, similar to humans.
Producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist, David Attenborough
David Attenborough, a veteran British naturalist and broadcaster, turns 98 on May 8 and has no plans to retire, according to his longtime collaborator Mike Gunton.
New task force to combat environmental crime in Cyprus
Fact: A task force is being established in Cyprus to carry out inspections on behalf of the environment department in an effort to combat environmental crime.
Sustainable living offers hope for future for Hungarian families
Laszlo Kemencei lives sustainably on his small farm in eastern Hungary, believing the land is borrowed from his daughter. He keeps animals, grows vegetables, and trades with other families to minimize reliance on external resources.
Police seek suspect in Limassol shooting incident
Fact: Police issued an arrest warrant for a 63-year-old man suspected of firing shots at a vehicle in the Zakaki area of Limassol.
Buildings across Cyprus to glow red for World Thalassaemia Day
Dozens of buildings will be lit up in red on Tuesday to mark World Thalassaemia Day on May 8.
Ministry acknowledges need to improve startup visa scheme
Fact: The innovation certificate offers a 50 per cent tax exemption for investments in innovative businesses, with a total of 38 certificates granted to qualifying applicants last year.
Gasoline demand growth to slow this year on EV growth
Global petrol demand growth is expected to halve in 2024 due to a shift to electric cars in China and the United States, as well as a return to normal consumption levels after the COVID-19 pandemic.