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Our View: Symbolism vs. substance in refugee crisis

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Our View: Symbolism vs. substance in refugee crisis

President Nikos Christodoulides described Thursday’s visit to Lebanon with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as a “historic day.” Von der Leyen announced a financial package of €1 billion over the next three years to strengthen Lebanon politically and economically, with a focus on controlling migration. The Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged the EU to come up with a “radical” solution for the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon. Despite the optimistic declarations, it is doubtful that the understanding reached would have the desired results.

Consumers , ‘waiting until last minute’ for Easter shopping

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Consumers , ‘waiting until last minute’ for Easter shopping

Fact: Cypriot consumers are waiting until the last minute to do their Easter shopping.

‘No room for compromise’ in finding truth over Avakoum scandal

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‘No room for compromise’ in finding truth over Avakoum scandal

Fact: The court case over the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal has been postponed until May 30 after the two monks involved filed an appeal to recover the €807,000 taken from them during the investigation.

800 kg meat seized ahead of Easter

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800 kg meat seized ahead of Easter

Authorities seized 800 kg of meat products from the market ahead of Easter, not for health reasons but mostly for labeling issues. Meat prices are up compared to last year, with lamb and kid meat being 10% more expensive. Chicken prices have dropped by 3 to 4%. Meat consumption during Easter typically amounts to 800,000 kg, with 40,000 animals slaughtered.

European court backs Italy in Greek statue dispute with Getty Museum

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European court backs Italy in Greek statue dispute with Getty Museum

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of Italy’s demand for the return of the “Victorious Youth” statue from the Getty Villa Museum in the United States.

‘European Parliament will never accept a two-state solution’

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‘European Parliament will never accept a two-state solution’

The fact described in the text is that the EU will continue to support efforts for a Cyprus solution, with the heads of the EU commission and parliament representations on the island expressing their commitment to this goal.

Tatar to travel to the Gambia

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Tatar to travel to the Gambia

Fact: Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is traveling to the Gambia ahead of the 15th Islamic summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to request support from member states to end the inhumane policies of isolation implemented by the Greek Cypriot leadership against the Turkish Cypriot people.

OECD upgrades global growth outlook as US outperforms

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OECD upgrades global growth outlook as US outperforms

The global economy is growing faster than expected, with the US activity being resilient and inflation converging quickly with central banks’ targets, according to the OECD.

Greek Cypriot dead after car crash in north (Updated)

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Greek Cypriot dead after car crash in north (Updated)

Fact: A Greek Cypriot man named Photis Photiou died in a road traffic accident in the north after his pickup truck collided with a bus.

Ministers meet on fireworks regulation

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Ministers meet on fireworks regulation

Fact: Agriculture and Justice Ministers Maria Panayiotou and Marios Hartsiotis held a meeting with representatives of the police force to review the framework governing fireworks usage and discuss potential enhancements. Panayiotou announced the revocation of all permits for fireworks following large fires near Limassol and Paphos caused by explosives and fireworks. They will decide how to address the whole issue in the coming days.