Nicosia: The left lane is closed on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue
The fact described in the text is that the left lane of traffic on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Nicosia is closed due to emergency work by AHK.
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Complaints of Turkish Cypriots against the State Scholarship Foundation for the notices
The Office of the Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights has submitted a report to the Foundation of State Scholarships of Cyprus (IKYK) regarding complaints made by a Turkish Cypriot citizen. The complaints relate to the rejection of his application for scholarships and the publication of announcements and applications only in Greek. The report recommends that information and scholarship applications be made available in English and that the applicant's case be reconsidered. The report also raises concerns about the language issue and suggests that the IKYK should review its practices to ensure equal access to scholarships for all citizens, regardless of their language proficiency.
Lawyers protested about e-Justice outside the courts – Justice has failed, said the vice-president of PDS
The text states that the justice system in Cyprus has been paralyzed for two weeks due to issues with the e-justice platform. The Vice President of the Cyprus Bar Association, Nicholas Tsardellis, emphasizes that the state needs to invest in the justice system and stop the superficial approaches that have led to the current situation. The lawyers have expressed their dissatisfaction and are demanding a solution to the problems with the e-justice system. The state is urged to find immediate solutions and deliver a functional electronic justice system. The President of the Nicosia Bar Association, Stefanos Skordis, also criticizes the state for not fulfilling promises to upgrade the poor infrastructure of the justice system. The President of the Paphos Bar Association, Iasonas Telemachou, calls for responsible actions from the authorities and emphasizes that justice should not be treated as a game or experiment. The Cyprus Bar Association has made representations to the relevant authorities regarding the issues with the e-justice system.
Protest by pacifists in Akrotiri for "involvement of British Bases in the war" in Gaza [images and video]
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Hundreds of protesters in Cyprus condemned the involvement of British bases in the Israeli war in Gaza. They chanted slogans such as "Out Out, British Bases Out" and "British Bases you can't hide, you are committing genocide." The protesters delivered a memorandum to a representative of the British bases, demanding an end to their involvement in the genocide of the Palestinian people. The memorandum also denounced the presence of American troops in Cyprus and the transfer of American military materials and forces to support Israeli operations in Gaza and Yemen. The protesters called for the dissolution of all foreign military bases in the region.
Interministerial meeting on higher education – "Actions are being promoted" says the Ministry of Education
A decision has been made to submit a proposal to the Ministry regarding the upgrading and development of higher education in Cyprus. The Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, stated that actions are being taken for the improvement and development of higher education in Cyprus. The Ministry of Education is conducting three major research projects to monitor and record the needs of the labor market for connection with higher education. The proposal aims to improve the quality of education provided in tertiary education and modify legislation accordingly. The meeting involved the Ministers of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Interior, and Labor, as well as officials. The pillars of the proposal include internationalization, promoting the quality of higher education, modifying legislation to differentiate institutions and their advantages and disadvantages, and connecting higher education with the labor market. Research results will be shared with relevant ministries to achieve quick results. Efforts have also been made in the area of scholarships and incentives for foreign students to pursue programs in Cyprus.
"The Cyprus I don't know" – Bi-communal photojournalistic competition and exhibition
The Union of Journalists of Cyprus and the Turkish Cypriot Journalists Association have jointly announced a cross-community journalism photography competition. The competition aims to showcase the everyday lives of ordinary people in both communities. Journalists from both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot backgrounds are eligible to participate. The deadline for submitting photographs is March 31, 2024, and the exhibition of the selected works is scheduled for early May 2024, shortly after World Press Freedom Day on May 3. £,competition,Cyprus,photography,Turkish Cypriot,World,Cyprus
Makis Keravnos has lowered his tone: He supports the GeSY "in every way", states the Minister of Finance
The Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, supports the General Health Plan and considers public disputes unnecessary and unproductive. He emphasizes that the government's priority is to ensure the sustainability and functioning of a modern healthcare system that meets the expectations of the people in terms of quality and level of medical care. Keravnos states that he supports the General Health Plan and views all stakeholders as partners in ensuring the smooth operation of the system. He believes that public disputes are unnecessary and counterproductive. The government aims to present policies that improve the services provided and enhance the daily lives of citizens through sincere cooperation with social partners. Earlier, Keravnos criticized the claims made by the OSAC about the government's handling of the healthcare sector and expressed concerns about a potential repetition of the Social Insurance Fund's issues in the case of the General Health Plan.