The nighttime highway maintenance on the PaphosLimassol and NicosiaLimassol highways, taking place from 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, aims to ensure road safety for commuters until March 21st and March 13th respectively. Motorists are advised to follow posted signs and traffic diversions for a smoother driving experience during these essential works.
Famagusta is targeting German tourists by highlighting its attractions at ITB Berlin 2024, leveraging technology with a new mobile app for virtual tours. The Famagusta Tourism Board aims to position Cyprus as a top Mediterranean destination through global promotion efforts showcasing their diverse offerings in outdoor activities, gastronomy, and agritourism.
The distressing discovery of microplastics in over 40% of loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean highlights the grave health risks posed by plastic pollution. The study, led by Dr. Emily Duncan, found 492 pieces of plastic in the turtles’ stomachs, emphasizing the urgent need for action to protect marine life from the harmful effects of plastic waste.
Cyprus’s economy is thriving despite global challenges, showing one of the fastest growth rates in the EU. Real estate sales are booming, with a 16% increase in contracts signed in 2023, driven by nonEuropean investors.
The cautionary tale from Limassol serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of online fraud. A 60yearold resident fell victim to a scammer who manipulated empathy through an innocent text message, resulting in a loss of over €55,000. It underscores the importance of verifying identities, avoiding sharing personal financial information online, and staying vigilant against red flags in financial requests to protect oneself from cyber fraud.
President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with UN envoy Maria Holguin on Saturday to discuss reviving negotiations for the Cyprus issue. The goal is to maintain a bizonal bicommunal federation framework in line with UN resolutions.
Cyprus aligns with the Eurozone’s fiscal policy through a conservative approach, focusing on careful spending and budgeting. The country supports EU initiatives for capital market unification, engages with the Recovery and Resilience Facility, and invests in transitioning towards a green and digital economy, enhancing stability and investor confidence.
In a recent strategic meeting at the presidential palace chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides, new wildfire management strategies were outlined. These include integrating the airborne firefighting unit into the National Guard, reopening the forestry college, installing more sensors for early detection, acquiring ten aerial firefighting vehicles, amending arson laws, clearing wild vegetation by May, extending the high alert season, improving mobile phone alerts, and training volunteers for community engagement. These measures aim to enhance wildfire response and safeguard the nation’s forests and communities as the summer season approaches.
This spring, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is hosting an International Conducting Masterclass and Competition, where young conductors will learn from Michalis Economou and compete for a chance to conduct the orchestra in the future. The event promises to be a crescendo of talent and passion, offering a unique platform for aspiring maestros to shine on the world stage.
Two young children, aged 17 months and 22 months, have been released from Makarios Hospital after being treated for measles, highlighting the importance of vaccination in protecting toddlers from severe complications. A sevenmonthold infant remains in hospital care, emphasizing the risks measles poses to young children and the need for increased vaccination coverage.
