The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in an announcement expresses deep concern for the safety and well-being of approximately 31 asylum seekers, including seven children, who are trapped in the buffer zone (BZ) in Cyprus. It is noted that “Five of them entered the Pournara reception centre to apply for asylum after crossing … Read more
The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, which will be in effect from 11 am to 6 pm tomorrow, Sunday. It said that isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect mainly the mountains and inland areas of the island. During storms, hail is also likely. The precipitation rate will range between … Read more
A tremor of 4.3 on the Richter scale was recorded off Kythnos on Sunday at 11:53. The epicentre of the tremor was located 83 kilometres northeast of Athens.
The Israeli military is investigating reports of an exchange of fire between Israeli and Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing with Gaza.
The Cyprus Consumers’ Association warns consumers about companies in the ‘Photovoltaics for All’ scheme not providing the mandatory seven-year warranty on installations. Consumers are advised to carefully review offers and contact the association for help securing their rights.
Tourist diplomacy is important for bilateral relationships between countries, with Poland and Cyprus increasing their ties in recent years. Poland is becoming a significant market for Cyprus, with a growing number of Polish tourists visiting the island. The President of Poland highlighted the welcoming and safe environment in Cyprus, attracting more visitors. Brexit has decreased British tourists to Cyprus, making room for Poland to potentially become the second top tourist market. Polish investments are also increasing in Cyprus, with Polish companies setting up headquarters on the island. Additionally, Poland has a long-standing archaeological mission in Paphos, further strengthening the cultural ties between the two countries.
The Cyprus Joker lottery will have a minimum jackpot prize of €1 million in the upcoming draw on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The previous draw (number 2755) did not have a winner, causing the prize money to roll over.
The fact described in the text is: People visit the 16th Festival of Roses in Agros, Limassol, Cyprus, on May 19, 2024.
The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) is a global labor union that has been organizing in Cyprus since 2020. The IWW stands out from traditional trade unions by being a union for all workers, including minorities, migrants, and sex workers. The IWW is not trying to be friendly with employers and government, unlike traditional unions. The IWW is a horizontal organization that values transparency and full participation rights for all members. The IWW encourages workers to join traditional trade unions as well. In Cyprus, the IWW organizes all workers under one big union, unlike traditional federations divided by profession or sector. The IWW aims to prioritize organizing over mere mobilizing and believes in forming strong relationships with fellow workers.
There is heavy rainfall on the Nicosia – Larnaca highway (Lympia area), so the Police are urging drivers to be extra cautious.