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United Nations · CyprusMaria Angela Holguín Cuéllar has delved deeply into the depths of the Cypriot issue. And during her third trip to Cyprus next week, it is indicated – at least by those hopeful for some movement on the Cyprus issue – that it will be decisive. Diplomatic circles in Nicosia note that the visits of the personal envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations have contributed “to understanding exactly where she has become involved” and that subs…See the Story
UN envoy faces uphill battle in Cyprus issue mediation
Cyprus · CyprusThe unwavering position of the Republic of Cyprus for a solution that will be strictly within the framework of the UN Security Council for a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality and with the starting point of the talks being the point of maturity in Crans Montana, was emphasized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, in an interview with the NEA published on Friday. Speaking about the imminent transi…See the Story
Foreign minister reiterates support for federal solution
Easter · CyprusThousands of low-income retirees were once again left without an Easter bonus this year, with the number of those missing out significantly higher than in previous years, according to the Union of Cypriot Pensioners (EKYSY). In a statement, EKYSY’S General Secretary Kostas Skarparis highlighted that the union has been inundated with calls from disgruntled pensioners who received the bonus last year but were ineligible this year. “The Christodou…See the Story
Pensioners accuse government of failing to deliver on allowances and cost-of-living support
Cyprus · CyprusA 79-year-old man, identified as Fotis Photiou, has died in a traffic collision in occupied Famagusta. The incident occurred on Holy Thursday when Photiou’s vehicle collided with a bus, under circumstances that are currently under investigation. Photiou was travelling with his wife near the occupied village of Davlos when the collision took place. The bus was empty of passengers at the time. As a result of the crash, Photiou sustained fatal inj…See the Story
G/C driver dies after colliding with bus in occupied Famagusta
Cyprus · CyprusPantelis Costa and his wife’s world turned upside down when their son, Konstantinos Efraim, was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at just two months old. Their ordeal, as reported by philenews, highlights the gaps in Cyprus’s healthcare system for critically ill children. Missed opportunity for early treatment Costa blames the lack of newborn screening for SMA in Cyprus for his son’s irreversible condition. “If this test had been ava…See the Story
Parents fight for SMA baby denied newborn screening and home care
Cyprus · CyprusA new study presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, the scientific conference of the European Society of Cardiology, highlights the importance of physical activity for longevity. The research reveals that simply climbing stairs can significantly increase lifespan. “If you have the choice of taking the stairs instead of the lift [elevator], it will benefit your heart,” said Dr Sophie Paddock, the study’s author from the University of East An…See the Story
Stairway to a longer life: study shows climbing stairs reduces risk of death
United Nations · GazaGENEVA - An Israeli incursion in Rafah would put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Gazans at risk and be a huge blow to the humanitarian operations of the entire enclave, the U.N. humanitarian office said on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.See the Story
Rafah operation could result in 'slaughter', UN official says
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Chevron · CyprusCyprus said on Thursday it wanted to see improvements to Chevron-led CVX.N plans to extract gas from an offshore field, giving the consortium led by the U.S. major six months to meet its requirements. There have been protracted talks on the future development of the Aphrodite field south-east of Cyprus since Chevron attempted to introduce changes to a 2019 field development plan. That plan had been agreed between Cyprus and licence-holder Noble,…See the Story