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MPs call for government to build more houses in Kofinou
Members of the House refugees committee on Tuesday called on the government to build more houses in the Larnaca village of Kofinou, with committee chairman and Akel MP Nikos Kettiros saying efforts should be made to “formulate a plan which is both sustainable and attractive” to the descendants of displaced persons. Committee members said housing […] Courtesy of Cyprus Mail | News…
The Digital Omnibus: a GDPR and AI Act perspective
By Avgi Michael and Anastasios Kostekoglou The Digital Omnibus arrives at a critical juncture for Europe, amid growing debate as to whether the cumulative effect of its regulatory framework has constrained competitiveness, particularly considering differing approaches adopted abroad. The case for simplifying digital laws The European Commission has expressly acknowledged the need for a more […] Courtesy of Cyprus Mail | News…
Leeds hold Liverpool to goalless draw at Anfield
Liverpool could only manage a 0-0 New Year’s Day draw with Leeds United on Thursday that cost Arne Slot’s men precious points in the Premier League title race. Holders Liverpool are fourth in the standings with 33 points after 19 games, 12 behind leaders Arsenal, while Leeds are 16th with 21 points, seven above the […] Courtesy of Cyprus Mail | News…
FIFA responds to World Cup ticket backlash with new pricing tier
FIFA responded to backlash over high ticket costs for the 2026 World Cup by introducing a new $60 pricing tier on Tuesday. Tickets are being made available at that reduced price for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament taking place across North America next summer — including the final. The newly designated “supporter entry […] Courtesy of Cyprus Mail | News…
Bureaucracy: challenges and prospects for reform
Fighting bureaucracy, as a prerequisite for enhancing economic growth, is among the top priorities of many countries. In the US and Argentina, the approach is radical, characterised by large-scale horizontal cuts to government programmes and personnel. President Trump favours a shift in priorities from social sectors to industrial and commercial policy, reflecting distrust of state […] Courtesy of Cyprus Mail | News…
Larnaca chamber of commerce welcomes Tepak’s new marine sciences school
The Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has welcomed the government’s decision to establish the Cyprus University of Technology’s (Tepak) new School of Marine Sciences in Larnaca, calling it a milestone for the city’s academic and economic future. In an announcement, the chamber said it “welcomes the decision of the Council of Ministers to […] Courtesy of Cyprus Mail | News…
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Jamaica’s strongest-ever storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in western Jamaica early Tuesday afternoon as a powerful Category 5 storm and the strongest ever to directly hit the Caribbean nation of 2.8 million people. Melissa made landfall near the town of New Hope, some 62 kilometres south of Montego Bay, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph), […] Courtesy of Cyprus Mail | News…
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