Police ramp up measures ahead of Easter

Police ramp up measures ahead of Easter

Fact: The police in Cyprus are increasing their activities ahead of the Easter weekend to prevent road traffic collisions and increase road safety. They will be monitoring for offenses such as speeding, driving under the influence, not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones while driving, and dangerous overtaking maneuvers.

Cyprus industrial production index rises in February

Cyprus industrial production index rises in February

The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus increased by 6.7% year-on-year in February, reaching 103.4 points.

Health minister: Cyprus is speeding up cancer care

Health minister: Cyprus is speeding up cancer care

The Minister of Health stated that the state is obligated to provide cancer patients and their families with a full range of health services.

McDonald, ’s set for weak sales growth as US fast-food chains grapple with muted traffic

McDonald, ’s set for weak sales growth as US fast-food chains grapple with muted traffic

McDonald’s is expected to report a sequential drop in sales growth for the fourth straight quarter as low-income consumers remain hesitant about eating out.

Republican-led states sue to block Biden protections for transgender students

Republican-led states sue to block Biden protections for transgender students

Five Republican-led states have filed lawsuits challenging new Biden administration regulations that prohibit schools and colleges receiving federal funding from discriminating against students based on their gender identity.

French actor Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual

French actor Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual

French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried in October for alleged sexual assaults against two women during a 2021 film shoot.

Plastic talks gather steam amid impasse over production limits

Plastic talks gather steam amid impasse over production limits

Countries are considering launching a series of smaller meetings before reaching an agreement on the first plastics treaty in December.

IMF approves $1.1 bln funding for Pakistan

IMF approves $1.1 bln funding for Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund approved .1 billion in funding for Pakistan as the second and last tranche of a billion standby arrangement to help avert a sovereign default. Pakistan is seeking a new, larger long-term Extended Fund Facility agreement with the IMF after the current standby arrangement expires.