The Cypriot woman hanged by Britain
Fact: Styllou Pantopiou Christofi was the penultimate woman in Britain to be hanged on December 15, 1954.
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The European Parliament’s achievements through the eyes of the Cypriot MEPs
The European Parliament has been instrumental in enacting reforms to enhance the lives of people in Europe, including managing the COVID-19 pandemic by endorsing the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism and contributing to the NextGenerationEU financial plan. Key achievements also include advancements in Green and Digital Transitions, implementing measures for health, welfare, and daily experiences of EU citizens, and supporting young people through initiatives like the European Year of Skills.
Environmental action: you can make a real difference
Fact: Supporting environmental organizations can enable them to have a more influential presence during their participation in decision-making bodies and committees.
Report on Akamas roadworks expected , ‘within days’
A report on the construction work on roads in the Akamas region is expected to be completed soon, with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou indicating it will be submitted to the cabinet by mid-March at the latest. Construction in the area was temporarily halted since November due to environmental concerns and allegations of deviation from the agreed parameters. The National Akamas Forest Plan, allowing construction in certain areas, was initiated in September but faced opposition from environmental groups for violating conditions of the plan. President Nikos Christodoulides expressed annoyance at the deviation from the agreed plans. Contractor Cyfield halted all construction works until issues were resolved. The House environment committee criticized the government’s handling of the situation. Petitions have been filed at the European Parliament’s petitions committee, requesting measures to protect the area’s biodiversity.
Public could get to set the agenda
Diko MP Christiana Erotokritou is submitting a bill that allows citizens to submit a motion to parliament if they gather 5,000 signatures in support. This initiative is part of participatory democracy efforts to engage citizens in legislative action. The bill will be discussed in the House legal affairs committee this week.