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Just 385 families keep four villages in occupied areas alive

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Just 385 families keep four villages in occupied areas alive

There are only 385 families still living in the occupied villages of Kormakiti, Karpasia, Agia Triada, and Rizokarpaso, serving as pillars of Hellenism and the Maronite community. The Ministry of Social Welfare has revised the Resettlement Plan to provide financial support and incentives for families to return. The plan includes flexible conditions and offers facilitations such as allowing non-consecutive overnight stays and extending caregiving allowances. Interested parties must have permanent residence in the occupied villages and not be recipients of public assistance. The Ministry of Social Welfare manages and implements the plan, providing a monthly allowance to beneficiaries who meet the requirements and continue to reside permanently in their occupied village.

Gender equality key to solving inequality, says commissioner

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Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou emphasized that gender equality is not a problem to be solved but rather the solution to existing inequality. She stated that empowering women strengthens both society and the economy, and highlighted that women face similar obstacles worldwide such as discrimination, sexism, violence, and inequalities. Christodoulou also mentioned that addressing gender equality is a horizontal priority for the Christodoulides government, and that integrating the gender dimension in public policies is crucial for promoting gender equality.

Legendary Olympic Airways plane unveiled as exhibit for posterity

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Legendary Olympic Airways plane unveiled as exhibit for posterity

Fact: Andreas Christodoulides, President of Zela Aviation, bought and donated the historic Olympic Airways Boeing 727, “Mount Olympus,” to the Municipality of Elliniko after refurbishing and renovating it.

Cyprus repatriates remains of 15 missing Greeks

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Cyprus repatriates remains of 15 missing Greeks

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that burying the remains of Greeks missing since the 1960s and 1974 invasion, and repatriating others, is a matter of national pride for all Greeks.

Island Oil offers Maritime Studies scholarships at Frederick University

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Island Oil offers Maritime Studies scholarships at Frederick University

Island Oil and Frederick University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the field of Maritime and Blue Economy. Island Oil offers scholarships covering 50% of tuition fees for students pursuing a BSc in Maritime Studies at Frederick University, as well as financial support for educational field trips. Island Oil and Frederick University will also hold educational workshops and collaborate in research. Island Oil’s CFO stated that the scholarship reflects their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, while Frederick University aims to educate future leaders in the maritime sector and contribute to sustainability efforts.

Bellingham voted LaLiga Player of the Season

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Bellingham voted LaLiga Player of the Season

Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid won LaLiga’s Player of the Season award for his contributions to the team’s 36th league title. He scored 19 goals and had six assists in 28 league games, and a total of 23 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. Bellingham also won the Bundesliga Player of the Season before moving to Real Madrid for around 103 million Euros.

CSE to partner with Hellenic Energy Exchange on renewable energy initiative

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CSE to partner with Hellenic Energy Exchange on renewable energy initiative

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Hellenic Energy Exchange (HEnEx) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governing negotiations on the secondary market of Guarantee of Origin certificates from renewable energy sources.

Defence minister hails new elite frogmen graduates

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Defence minister hails new elite frogmen graduates

Fact: Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas addressed the graduation ceremony for the new frogmen of the National Guard at the ‘Evangelos Florakis’ naval base, acknowledging the rigorous requirements and skills needed to join and complete the training for the special unit.

Late Michael G. Leptos honoured with special award

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Late Michael G. Leptos honoured with special award

Fact: Michael G. Leptos, founder of Leptos Estates, was posthumously recognized and honored with a special award for his dedication and contribution to the Cyprus Land and Building Developers Association.