normality

‘, Still a lack of trust on halloumi issue’

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‘, Still a lack of trust on halloumi issue’

President Nikos Christodoulides received delegations from associations involved in the halloumi making process. The lack of trust was evident during the meeting, which lasted about three and a half hours. The government’s objectives are to preserve halloumi as a PDO and its status as the main export product of Cyprus. The dialogue will continue with new rounds of meetings under the Minister of Agriculture, and decisions will be made soon with these objectives in mind.

Workers awaiting developments at Larnaca port

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Workers awaiting developments at Larnaca port

Workers at the Larnaca port are awaiting developments after the government terminated its contract with Kition Ocean Holdings for the port’s renovation. Trade union leaders are hoping that the current port workers will continue to be employed and that the port will remain open under state management.

‘No unsolvable problems’ between Turkey and Greece

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‘No unsolvable problems’ between Turkey and Greece

Fact: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during talks in Ankara that there were “no unsolvable problems” between their countries.

Fashion, ’s colossal power to influence

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Fashion, ’s colossal power to influence

Fashion needs stronger storytelling that is more inclusive, relevant, and responsible.

Greek economy surges after decade of pain

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Greek economy surges after decade of pain

Fact: The Greek economy is forecast to grow nearly 3 per cent this year, approaching its pre-crisis size of 2009 and far outpacing the eurozone average of 0.8 per cent.

The bamboozling of citizens with multiple pensions

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The bamboozling of citizens with multiple pensions

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos receives both a pension as a former Finance Minister and a salary as the incumbent, which is allowed by relevant legislation. He raised concerns about this arrangement but was told it was legal. Other officials like Marios Garoyian and Yannakis Omirou have chosen to waive their pensions in similar situations. The issue of multiple pensions for government officials remains a significant challenge for society and needs to be addressed urgently.

In the state of irresponsibility…

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In the state of irresponsibility…

The fact described in the text is that scandals are a common occurrence in this place, to the point where they have become a normal part of daily life. The frequency with which scandals are revealed has desensitized people to their significance, and the ability to deceive and get away with unethical behavior is seen as a form of skill. Despite the continuous scandals, there is a lack of true accountability and responsibility among the population, leading to a cycle of scandals being uncovered and then quickly forgotten or covered up.