Real Estate I ‘escaped’ Texas for Tennessee. I loved the food and tech scene, but got tired of the heat and rising property taxes. Alcynna Lloyd 2024-06-03T19:57:55Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter … Read more
The mayors of Nicosia and Strovolos inaugurated the first ‘Library of Things’ in the old town on Liasidou Street in Nicosia. The library, operated by KyklOIKOdromio, offers a variety of items for lending, including DIY tools, garden machinery, kitchen appliances, camping equipment, event equipment, and household items. The initiative promotes sharing, sustainability, and collaborative consumption to reduce consumption and build a sense of community.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Amsterdam built barricades using desks and railings to block the entrance until the institution severs all ties with Israel. Riot police knocked down barricades at another UvA site and detained 169 people. The protesters are part of a wave of sit-ins and actions at universities in Europe against Israel’s war in Gaza. The university has exchange programs with three universities in Israel halted due to security concerns and cooperates with Israeli scientists or companies in eight European research projects. Ireland’s Trinity College Dublin announced it would divest from Israeli companies linked to settlements in occupied Palestinian territory following student protests.
Felling trees for Easter bonfires in Cyprus is illegal and punishable by a fine of up to €5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year. No permission will be given to cut down trees for bonfires, and the forestry department urges extra caution due to higher-than-usual temperatures during Easter celebrations. Lighting fires in state forests or within 2km of their edges is prohibited and punishable by imprisonment of up to ten years and/or a fine of up to €50,000. Smoke or fire in or near a forest should be reported to the nearest forestry station or by calling 1407 or 112.
Columbia University students agreed to take down a significant number of tents set up on the school’s main campus as part of a protest against Israel’s incursion into Gaza. The university agreed to extend the deadline for the encampment to be dismantled, citing significant progress in negotiations. The protesters had demanded disclosure and divestment of financial holdings supporting the war in Gaza and amnesty for suspended students. Columbia also required that non-affiliated individuals leave campus and that all activities comply with fire safety rules.
Fact: The Polis Chrysochous beach campsite, beloved by many for over 40 years, is undergoing a massive makeover after a ten-year legal battle, with plans to preserve existing vegetation, including iconic eucalyptus trees, and upgrade facilities.
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.