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Larnaca port and marina developer renewing financial guarantee

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Larnaca port and marina developer renewing financial guarantee

Kition Ocean Holdings has agreed to renew their financial guarantee for the development of Larnaca’s port and marina. The amount of the financial guarantee under the contract is €10 million, but the consortium has currently placed €4.2 million. The guarantee is expected to be deposited in the coming days to allow the project to continue according to the contract terms. President Nikos Christodoulides chaired the meeting where this agreement was reached.

Public urged to think before , ‘saving orphaned’ moufflon lambs

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Public urged to think before , ‘saving orphaned’ moufflon lambs

Fact: Wildlife services advise that most lone newborn moufflons are not orphaned and should be left undisturbed in their natural habitat to ensure their survival.

The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts

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The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is working on upgrading the quality of local hotels and entertainment venues while also encouraging the development of camping in an organized fashion within non-residential areas. The proposed camp sites must be set up in wooded areas or areas to be planted by developers and have specific requirements such as sewage treatment plants, electricity, parking, fencing, and security. There are concerns about the haphazard development of these camp sites and potential ecological destruction in areas like Troodos and Akamas.

Europe turns to ECB after U.S. inflation selloff

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Europe turns to ECB after U.S. inflation selloff

Stocks and the euro were steady ahead of an European Central Bank meeting on Thursday, after stubborn U.S. inflation numbers triggered the biggest global market selloff in months and left Japan’s yen at a new 34-year low.

Sexual abuse victim , ‘still at same school as abuser’

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Sexual abuse victim , ‘still at same school as abuser’

A high school pupil who was sexually abused by his classmates is still at the same school.

Parliament hears of shocking violence and abuse in schools

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Parliament hears of shocking violence and abuse in schools

Extreme cases of violence and misconduct involving students and teachers, including sexual abuse, drug use, and assaults, were discussed in a closed-door session of the House Education Committee. A deadline was set for the Ministry of Education to present a plan for creating a unit to support children with extreme behavior. The Minister of Education announced the preparation of a proposal for an alternative attendance program for such cases. Additionally, a new electronic student file system will be introduced to provide immediate access to information about each child for relevant services. The Minister highlighted the importance of prevention and timely intervention in addressing violence and delinquency in schools.

UoL calls primary teachers to take part in A.I. research

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UoL calls primary teachers to take part in A.I. research

The University of Limassol (UoL) is conducting a research study on the use of A.I. in Primary Education, specifically focusing on the use of ChatGPT in teaching Greek Language at the primary level. The study aims to investigate the impact of A.I. tools on children’s engagement during lessons and their critical-thinking and text comprehension skills. Teachers interested in participating must teach Greek language at the fourth, fifth, or sixth-grade level and complete the participation form by April 12, 2024.

Government unveils national autism strategy

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Government unveils national autism strategy

Fact: Cabinet approved the creation of a national autism strategy and action plan, covering the period until 2028 with 53 actions under seven thematic pillars.

Cyprus sees increase in measles cases

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Cyprus sees increase in measles cases

Clusters of measles cases have been reported in Cyprus, with a high risk of more cases emerging. The Ministry of Health is urging healthcare professionals to cooperate and monitor the situation closely to prevent further spread. Measles is highly contagious and spreads easily through respiratory secretions. Vaccination with two doses of MMR vaccine is recommended for those born after 1974 to prevent the disease.

Parliament discusses challenges of parental alienation cases

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Parliament discusses challenges of parental alienation cases

A father shared his distress at not seeing his two sons, aged 15 and 13, for five years. Issues of parental alienation, gaps in legislation, lack of structures, and understaffing in Social Welfare Services were highlighted. The father claimed the mother neglected the children and falsely accused him of abuse. Another complainant struggled to see his 9-year-old daughter due to the mother’s interference. The Committee also discussed cases of parental alienation and the lack of psychological support for children and parents.