The expansion of neighborhood social worker services aims to provide residents with direct access to social workers for immediate assistance and personalized support plans to enhance local social support structures. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to building a resilient and accessible social support system through early intervention and tailored aid.
The state budget deficit in Cyprus surged to €980 million in 2023, a significant increase from the previous year. This rise was driven by higher expenditures surpassing revenues, with total expenses hitting €9.17 billion against revenues of €8.72 billion.
Cyprus’ economy is thriving within the EU, with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos implementing targeted measures totaling nearly €300 million to support vulnerable groups and strengthen the middle class. These fiscal policies are contributing to Cyprus’ resilience and longterm economic stability, outperforming many European counterparts.
President Nikos Christodoulides’ diplomatic agenda in Brussels encompasses a historic visit to the College of Europe, strategic engagements at the European Council summit, highlevel meetings, and commemorations. His discussions on pressing global issues such as Middle East tensions and the Ukraine crisis are expected to underscore Cyprus’ role on the international stage.
The joint lecture by Tepak and Famagusta Chamber of Commerce dived deep into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on how technologies like Chat GPT impact our daily routines and business sectors. With experts like Sotiris Hatzis highlighting AI’s potential and Charalambos Manolis emphasizing its relevance in various sectors, the event aimed to bridge academia and industry to foster informed communities.
Dinga’s upcoming art exhibition “5 Faces” is a poignant exploration of his life journey portrayed through African masks representing key stages—childhood, chaos, darkness, discovery, and peace. Every stroke on the canvas reflects resilience, identity, and transformation, making it a vivid dialogue on the power of art to narrate our stories.
At Daniela Busarello’s exhibition “Mindfully Yours, The Atom” in Limassol’s Gallery 45, visitors will embark on a thoughtprovoking journey through monumental paintings, Murano sculptures, and watercolor collaborations. The internationally recognized artist’s diverse talents invite introspection on existence within the universe, promising an immersive artistic experience from April 10 to May 9.
In Paphos, Cyprus, a major drug trafficking operation was foiled at Larnaca Airport, resulting in the seizure of nearly 5 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in footbath machines. Three individuals were arrested, with a 30yearold woman receiving a 14year prison sentence, showcasing Cyprus’s tough stance against drug trafficking.
Dr. Athena Michaelidou is revolutionizing education in Cyprus with a vision for inclusive and innovative schools, focusing on studentcentered approaches and modern teaching techniques. Her reforms include enhancing private school accountability, introducing Englishtaught undergraduate programs, modernizing resources, expanding digital skills, and offering free preprimary education for early learning and parental workforce support.
In February, tourist arrivals saw a 5% increase from last year, totaling 212,995 visitors in the first two months of 2024, with the UK leading in numbers. Over 66% traveled for leisure, while Cypriot residents saw a 12% increase in outbound travel, favoring destinations like Greece, the UK, and Italy.
