The march in Nicosia, Cyprus demanded justice for the 35 Cypriots who died in a hotel collapse in Turkey during an earthquake. Families and supporters gathered to honor the victims and push for legal action against those responsible for the tragedy.
Cyprus is hailed as a leader in Sustainable Aquaculture under the Commonwealth Blue Charter, showcasing innovative private sector initiatives in fish farming. The recent Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting held in Paphos highlighted Cyprus’s commitment to ocean health and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for policymaking and marine resource management.
EU member states, led by Cyprus, are advocating to reclassify certain areas in Syria as “safe” for refugees to return, aiming to better manage the refugee situation. A conference will be held to encourage the European Commission’s adoption of this new classification. This reflects a larger effort to tackle migration while maintaining humanitarian standards.
Anisur Rahman’s tragic fall from a unsafe Limassol apartment during a police raid has sparked questions about landlord accountability and tenant safety. Calls for stricter property safety regulations and oversight are being made in the wake of this incident, raising concerns about the balance between growth and safety in Limassol’s property market.
The Kyperounda hospital in Troodos faces dire conditions, lacking essential amenities and medical equipment like mammography machines. Plans for renovation and modernization are in place to improve healthcare access for rural communities, highlighting the urgent need for action.
The political future in Northern Cyprus hangs in the balance as the coalition between UBP, DP, and YDP faces internal strife, with a 51% chance of parliamentary elections in the next year. Leadership contests and disagreements within the parties are threatening the alliance’s stability, raising doubts about its longevity before the anticipated 2027 elections.
Limassol’s Rialto Theatre is hosting a tribute concert to Cypriot composer Marios Tokas on April 23, featuring local music students and Greek singer Dimitris Basis at 8:30 PM. On April 24, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, conducted by Gregory Buchalter at 8:30 PM, and on April 27, the Cyprus Theatre Organisation will present Bertolt Brecht’s “The Good Person of Szechwan” at 8 PM, directed by Kostas Silvestros with English and Turkish surtitles.
EU House Speakers, led by Cyprus Speaker Annita Demetriou, are meeting in Palma de Mallorca to tackle the surge in migratory flows to Cyprus, emphasizing collaboration and regional cooperation. Discussions will encompass foreign policy, defense, economic strengthening, and the impact of new technologies amidst global conflicts, setting the stage for strategic action in the face of migration challenges.
Data protection in education, highlighted by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou, is crucial for safeguarding personal information, especially for vulnerable children online. The integration of data protection policies in schools ensures a safe educational environment, empowering students with knowledge for a secure digital future.
The renewed partnership between Hellenic Bank and Etyk is a positive turning point, ending past conflicts and setting the stage for improved stability and growth for approximately 2,200 employees. Through new salary scales and fair promotion criteria, this collective agreement promises harmonized employment terms and a foundation for normalized relations and future negotiations.
