Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday made fresh statements in support of the north’s potential accession to the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), going further than he had previously to support the north becoming a full member.He said his country is making “diplomatic efforts” for the north to become an observer member of the OTS, … Read more
Workers at the Larnaca port staged a protest against former port operator Kition Ocean Holdings over fears regarding their pay after Kition’s contract was terminated by the government. The government reached a deal with the workers to ensure their continued employment while searching for a new operator. Qatar has shown interest in taking over the port’s running. President Christodoulides wants the issue to be handled immediately.
Child cancer charities are deeply concerned about changes planned for the Makarios children’s hospital in Nicosia, specifically regarding extensions and upgrades that may affect the health and safety of children in the paediatric oncology clinic. They are worried about high levels of dust, toxic gases, and microparticles created by construction, as well as the risk of aspergillosis. The charities are calling for active and passive protection measures to be implemented before construction begins.
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the important contribution of shipping to the economic development of Cyprus and stated that his administration will continue to work towards the sustainable development of Cypriot shipping.
– Piero Fassino visited Varosha on Wednesday
– Fassino hopes Varosha will become a “living town” again with the agreement of the two parties concerned
– Fassino’s findings from the visit will be compiled into a report for the PACE’s next assembly in June
– All Council of Europe member states are expected to take the vote on the report into consideration
– Turkish Cypriot observers thanked Fassino for listening to both sides before preparing his report
Georgia Psaria, a CyBC journalist, passed away at the age of 49 after battling cancer.
By end-February 2024, the government had accumulated cash deposits of over €3.5 billion at the Central Bank and €2.1 billion at commercial banks.
Fact: A lactation room for women has been opened in the parliament building, catering to female staff and visitors.
Fact: The Glowmorous Dinner charity event, organized by the Karaiskakio Foundation and Ayia Napa Marina, aims to financially support the Paediatric Oncology Centre of the foundation and will feature a performance by Greek singer Despina Vandi.
The Anti-Cancer Association received donations for its Christodoula march from state actors, political parties, and various organizations at Eleftheria Square.