Easter bonfire , ‘high risk’ due to strong winds
Strong winds across Cyprus pose a risk to homes, infrastructure, and human lives during the traditional bonfire on Easter Saturday.
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No, beetroot isn, ’t vegetable Viagra
Fact: Beetroot may give some modest boost to sex for men and women, likely by helping circulation, but it’s unlikely to transform your sex life or act as vegetable Viagra.
The Contemporary Dance Festival is approaching
– The 25th edition of the Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival will take place from May 31 to June 23 in Limassol and Nicosia.
– The festival will feature performances by dance groups from Cyprus, Greece, Denmark, Italy, and the Netherlands.
The rustic elegance of Ratatouille
Fact: Ratatouille is a traditional French dish that originated in the Provence region in the 18th century, made from a mix of vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onions, sautéed separately and then simmered together.
Our View: Kition Ocean Holdings cannot be trusted
The government has been pushed into a tight corner by Kition Ocean Holdings, the company responsible for developing Larnaca port and marina, with a contract estimated at €1.2bn. Despite efforts to resolve disputes, Kition failed to pay the €4.2m operation and management guarantee as agreed. The company has shown arrogance and disregard for the legislature, leading to a stalemate in the project. The government is hesitant to terminate the contract due to potential legal battles and delays in finding a new company to take on the project. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades is seeking advice on how to proceed with the situation.
Amazon results beat estimates, revenue forecast misses
Amazon.com reported quarterly results above Wall Street’s expectations, with CEO Andy Jassy highlighting the big opportunity in servicing AI customers. The company’s first-quarter sales increased by 13% to 3.3 billion, and net income more than tripled to .4 billion. Amazon expects revenue of 4.0 billion to 9.0 billion for the current quarter ending June. AWS, the largest provider of cloud-computing services, posted a 17% rise in revenue to .0 billion in the first quarter.
UK factories slip back into downturn as cost pressures rise, PMI shows
British manufacturing fell back into contraction in April, with the S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling to 49.1.
Aston Martin losses balloon ahead of new model ramp up
Aston Martin posted a bigger-than-expected first-quarter pretax loss as the company made fewer cars and burned more cash than analysts had anticipated.
China launches sample-return spacecraft to moon
China has launched the Chang’e 6 mission to collect lunar soil samples from the dark side of the moon and return them to Earth for analysis.
Crossing point congestion , ‘the Greek Cypriots’ fault’
– Congestion at crossing points between Cyprus’ two sides is the fault of the Greek Cypriot side.
– The Turkish Cypriot side has widened the road at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point to facilitate quicker crossings.
– The Turkish Cypriot side suggested opening a new crossing point for commercial vehicles only in Mia Milia to reduce congestion at Ayios Dhometios.
– The proposal for a new crossing point in Mia Milia met a stumbling block when the Greek Cypriot side suggested a crossing point be opened in Kokkina.
– The north’s transport minister indicated that opening new crossing points would require 1,500 new police recruits to cover the gaps in personnel.