The new legislation on child adoption aims to overhaul the current system by mandating that all adoptions be conducted through official social services, outlawing private adoptions and financial transactions. With the establishment of an adoptions advisory committee and expanded eligibility criteria, the government is focused on ensuring the wellbeing of children and streamlining the adoption process for prospective parents.
Ask Wire’s fire risk analysis in Larnaca has categorized the district into four levels, with 45% deemed low risk, while highrisk areas like Odou and Melini are identified. Of the 54,102 buildings analyzed, 79% are residential, aiding in fire safety, insurance assessment, and property management.
In an ambitious move, President Nikos Christodoulides is pushing for fiscal responsibility and strategic prioritization in the government’s quest to maximize the efficiency of public spending. By balancing the 2025 state budget, scrutinizing ministry budgets, and emphasizing developmental and social programs, the administration aims to pave the way for economic growth, digital transformation, and a greener future.
Turkish Cypriot officials at PACE are calling for an investigation into recent Cyprus property sales arrests, raising concerns about the Immovable Property Commission’s role in resolving disputes and safeguarding individuals’ rights in the region. The arrests, which contradict IPC decisions, challenge fair adjudication and stir tensions in the ongoing property disputes between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
Cyprus is boosting Halloumi production with new incentives, including adjusting milk quotas and offering economic measures to encourage yearround production. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has launched these measures, investing €50 million in goat and sheep farming to enhance exports and preserve the cultural significance of Halloumi.
Wolt has made history by signing a collective agreement in Cyprus, improving working conditions for gig economy delivery drivers. Through collaboration with labor ministries and trade unions, this landmark agreement paves the way for fair labor standards in the industry.
AUB Mediterraneo received an International Investment Award for its innovative contributions to Cyprus’s economic growth and digital transformation. The prestigious accolade acknowledges the university’s pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship, cuttingedge research, and sustainable development in the region.
Rumba Attack’s summer tour will mesmerize audiences with flamenco and rumba rhythms at Technopolis 20 in Paphos on July 16, The Agora Hotel in Lefkara on July 26, and Paul’s Coffee Roasters in Larnaca on August 9, promising a musical journey like no other across Cyprus. Don’t miss this trio of talent – Constantinos Lyras, Memnon Arestis, and Savvas Thoma – as they blend diverse influences and captivating performances in these picturesque locations under the Mediterranean sky.
Highspeed driving on highways can have dangerous consequences, leading to severe injuries and even fatalities. A recent incident on the NicosiaLarnaca highway involving a driver clocking at 197km/h ended in arrest, highlighting the importance of obeying speed limits for safe travel and road safety.
The Arakapas fire tragedy in Cyprus claimed the lives of four Egyptian seasonal workers in Odou village in 2021, marking the worst fire in Cyprus’s history that destroyed 55 square kilometers of land. The memorial service for Morzok Shady Morzok, Hisa Melad Farouk, Ezat Salama Josef, and Maged Nabil Yonan united grieving families, community members, and dignitaries in a poignant tribute to their lives and a call for improved safety measures for all workers.
