Famagusta district local election candidacies announced
Fact: Mayoral candidate Andreas Vrahimis was the first to submit his candidacy for the local elections in the Famagusta district, with the elections set to take place on June 9.
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63 vie for 6 MEP seats
A total of 63 candidates are challenging the six seats allocated to Cyprus in the next European Parliament elections, which will be held on June 9.
Tepak salary concerns raised in committee
Fact: Salaries for the month of March were disbursed to Tepak employees using reserves from the university’s pension fund.
MEPs complain can, ’t be in two places at once
Cypriot MEP candidates will officially submit their candidacies on Wednesday. The interior ministry was criticized for scheduling the submissions on the same day as the last session of the EU parliament. The far-right gaining ground in the EU parliament is a growing concern. The session will also celebrate the 20 years since Cyprus and other countries were greenlighted to enter the EU in 2004.
Limassol coastal path , ‘shameful’
Improvements to the coastal path in Limassol are a government priority, but no one from the interior ministry attended a discussion on the matter. The path has been damaged by adverse weather, with serious damages recorded in several spots. The estimated cost of repairs is €300,000, and complaints from tourists are continuous.
President calls National Council meeting
A National Council meeting will take place on Friday, where President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to brief party leaders on the latest developments over the Cyprus problem.
Earlier teaching of sex ed , ‘could have saved many children’
Fact: Over 1,000 children in Cyprus are estimated to be victims of sexual abuse every year.
The stakes and challenges of the European Parliament elections – The battle for first place and seats
The battle for the lead between DISY and AKEL in the European elections is not just about impressions but also about substance. The outcome of the ballot on 9 June will have significant implications for the political landscape. Additionally, the result of the election is crucial for DIKO and its chairman, Nicolas Papadopoulos, who has a personal stake in maintaining the party’s numbers and his role as its regulator. ELAM’s performance remains unpredictable, while EDEK and DIPA are vying for the 5th place and hoping for any losses by larger parties to secure their presence in the European Parliament. The Ecologists are aiming for a strong showing, and the new party Volt is also a factor in this election. Furthermore, three Turkish Cypriots are standing as candidates for the first time, which could impact voter turnout.
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Our greatest victory of the post invasion era
– The first ever Coffeeshop appeared in 1991 on April 21.
– The rejection of the Annan plan by 76% of the Greek Cypriot population was celebrated as a victory.
– The audit report on the foreign ministry for the 2021-22 period revealed a diplomat unlawfully collecting an overseas posting allowance.
– Deputies in Cyprus receive various perks and privileges, including multiple pensions.
– The chairman of Hellenic Bank accepted a mediation proposal by the labor minister regarding the renewal of the collective agreement.
DISY: Officially announced the candidacy of Nikos Tornaritis for the mayoralty of Nicosia
The Democratic Rally has officially announced Nikos Tornaritis as their candidate for the Nicosia Mayoralty.