Sunshine and strain , – a market divided

Sunshine and strain , – a market divided

– The Cyprus real estate sector is experiencing growth and prosperity, with a booming economy and construction flourishing in coastal hotspots like Limassol.
– Locals are facing financial strain due to rising interest rates, inflated property prices, and loan restructuring, while foreign investors are attracted to Cyprus for its incentives.
– Foreign investment has fueled the coastal boom but creates vulnerability due to reliance on external capital.
– Cyprus has a history of overlooking problems and needs a proactive approach from the government to ensure long-term stability.
– One in four persons living in Cyprus was born overseas, contributing to the economy and cultural landscape.
– Challenges in the housing market include increased competition for jobs, rising prices, and pressure on public services.
– Integration policies and inclusive economic planning are essential to ensure fair distribution of benefits and foster shared prosperity for all residents.

Iranian President Raisi, ’s memorial muted amid public discontent

Iranian President Raisi, ’s memorial muted amid public discontent

Fact: President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border along with his foreign minister and seven others.

Manslaughter charges for , ‘deliberate’ hit and run

Manslaughter charges for , ‘deliberate’ hit and run

A 23-year-old man involved in a hit and run that killed a 77-year-old pedestrian will face manslaughter charges. The police believe the incident was a deliberate act, not negligence, based on witness material from a camera the suspect used.

Small island states secure historic,  climate win at international ocean court

Small island states secure historic,  climate win at international ocean court

A group of small island states, including Antigua and Barbuda and the Bahamas, secured a win on climate change in an international court. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) stated that greenhouse gas emissions absorbed by the ocean are considered marine pollution, and countries are obligated to protect marine environments beyond the requirements of the Paris climate agreement. The opinion is not legally binding but can guide countries in their climate policy and serve as legal precedent in other cases.

In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle , ‘silent killer’

In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle , ‘silent killer’

Fact: Seven chief heat officers, all women, are working in cities like Miami, Melbourne, Dhaka, Freetown, and Athens to cool urban heat traps and prevent deaths caused by extreme heatwaves.

Mexico, ’s howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts

Mexico, ’s howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts

Howler monkeys in Mexico’s southeastern tropical forests are dying from dehydration due to a nationwide drought and heat waves.

Real Madrid’s midfield maestro Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

Real Madrid’s midfield maestro Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

Toni Kroos, 34, announced his retirement after the European Championship and confirmed that the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund will be his last game for Real Madrid. Kroos joined Real Madrid in 2014 and has won over 20 trophies with the club, including four European Cups. He also won the 2014 World Cup with Germany and a Champions League title with Bayern Munich in 2013. Kroos expressed gratitude to the fans and Real Madrid in a statement on Instagram.

Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement (photos+video)

Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement (photos+video)

Scores of graduating students staged a walkout from Yale University’s commencement exercises on Monday, protesting the Israeli war in Gaza, Yale’s financial ties to weapons makers, and its response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. The walkout drew cheers from fellow students but was otherwise peaceful, with no mention made from the stage.

Another Russian exodus: Many who fled to Turkey move on again

Another Russian exodus: Many who fled to Turkey move on again

Tens of thousands of Russians who fled to Turkey after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine have been leaving due to residency issues and soaring costs. The number of Russians with Turkish resident permits fell to 96,000, down by more than a third from 154,000 at the end of 2022. Many have headed to Serbia and Montenegro. Turkish inflation hit 70% last month, and basic banking has become difficult due to sanctions. Some Russians have also left due to struggles to get residence permits since early 2023.

The asset declaration, the prosecutors’ exemption and the provocative 6-4 in the Institutions Committee

The asset declaration, the prosecutors’ exemption and the provocative 6-4 in the Institutions Committee

The Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General requested to be exempt from a new law requiring asset declarations to be made public. Despite concerns about corruption and the importance of transparency, the proposal barely passed in the Institutions Committee by a vote of 6-4. One MP showed courage by diverging from the party line, preventing a tie in the vote. The demand for exemption was made based on the argument that they are not politically exposed persons and should not be subject to public scrutiny. However, the column questions this reasoning, citing past corruption cases involving high-ranking officials. Members of the Institutions Committee voted in favor of including prosecutors in the list of officials required to submit asset declarations, with some MPs going against their party line. There is a risk that the position may change in the plenary, depending on how certain MPs vote.