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Our View: If private company was in charge, Nicosians would have a pool by now

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Our View: If private company was in charge, Nicosians would have a pool by now

The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will be closed for the fifth consecutive summer season in 2024 due to the public sector’s inefficiency and lack of competence. The pool needed a major overhaul after 30 years, but the project has been delayed significantly. The pool was handed over to the Cyprus Sports Organisation for training purposes, leaving the public without an affordable swimming option for several years.

Indian PM Modi, ’s alliance leads in majority of seats in early counting trends

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Indian PM Modi, ’s alliance leads in majority of seats in early counting trends

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is ahead in more than 300 seats in the lower house of parliament, with BJP alone leading in 255 seats.

Summer delights: Tropical trees and flowers that beat the heat

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Summer delights: Tropical trees and flowers that beat the heat

The gardens are looking very summery with tropical trees and flowers starting to bloom. The jacarandas were the last trees to flower, and some trees may surprise with another flowering later in the year. Some favorite trees mentioned include Caesalpinia gilliesii, Leucophyllum frutescens, and Polygala myrtifolia. The text also discusses Tecoma stans, plumeria, and roses. The Plant of the Month is Oenothera speciosa, a ground-hugging plant with fragrant pink blooms loved by bees and butterflies.

Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

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Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

Animals collapsed and people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages due to blistering summer heat in north India. Delhi recorded temperatures touching 47 C (116.6 F) and saw its first heat-related death. Authorities are investigating a 52.9 C reading in one area. Delivery personnel are spending more time on scooters due to the heat, and companies like Zomato are taking measures to help them. The extreme temperatures have also led to more fires in several parts of the country. India, along with other countries in Asia, is experiencing unusually high temperatures, which scientists attribute to human-driven climate change. India has set a target of becoming a net-zero emitter by 2070.