Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing a New York City tax hike to replace the $15 congestion pricing tolls she indefinitely postponed — a last-minute funding Hail Mary that drew fierce opposition Thursday. Lawmakers and business groups slammed the prospect of a tax increase, especially after Hochul scuttled congestion pricing Wednesday because it would “break the … Read more
The roads in Cyprus have dangerous conditions, with cars and motorcycles driving at excessive speeds and not following traffic rules. The country has a higher rate of fatalities on urban roads and amongst pedestrians compared to other EU countries. The main issues contributing to the problem are problematic training, lack of respect for other road users, and lack of traffic rule enforcement.
The Daleela passenger and car ferry has resumed its sailings from Limassol to Piraeus for the third season, with increased ticket sales compared to last year. The ferry will operate exclusively from Limassol, with departures on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket prices have slightly increased from last year, with the ferry receiving a €5.5 million annual subsidy. The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece was reinstated in 2022 after 20 years, supported by a state subsidy approved by the European Commission.
Gautam Sen cautioned against the implementation of a wealth tax in India, warning that it could lead to wealthy individuals relocating their businesses to tax-friendly destinations like Dubai.
– Limassol port has seen a 75% rise in wheeled cargo traffic since DP World Limassol took over its operation in 2017.
– DP World Limassol operates Cyprus’ largest RoRo terminal, processing around 60,000 multipurpose RoRo units last year alone.
– RoRo shipping is the most popular method for transporting wheeled cargo in a cost-effective manner.
– Limassol port is a natural gateway for the transportation of vehicles to and from the Middle East and continental Europe.
– DP World Limassol has made significant investments in the terminal, equipment, and operational processes over the past seven years.
– DP World Limassol serves numerous industries and welcomed a wide range of vessels, including passenger ships like the ferry connecting Greece and Cyprus.
Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110 others.
– Dozens of annual and new festivals are filling up May’s calendar.
– The Agros Rose Festival will take place on May 11, 12, 18, and 19 in Agros village, Limassol district.
– The Classic Car Festival will be held on May 12 at Finikoudes, Larnaca.
– The Akrotiri Spring Festival will also take place on May 12 at Akrotiri Peninsula, Limassol.
– The Love the Earth Festival will be held on May 12 at Molos Park, Limassol.
– The Cyprus Comedy Festival will take place from May 16 to 19 in Nicosia and Limassol.
– The 3rd Femme Fest will be held on May 18 and 19 at Nicosia Municipal Gardens.
– Other festivals at the end of May include Vegan Fam Flavours, Limassol Street Food Festival, Reflect Festival, and the 6th Cyprus Accordion Festival.
Fact: Two Turkish Cypriot men are due to appear in court for a spate of muggings in Limassol.