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Cyprus First Lady resigns from charity post amid corruption claims after leaked video
politics1 month ago

Cyprus First Lady resigns from charity post amid corruption claims after leaked video

Cyprus’ first lady Philippa Karsera says she is stepping down from the AFKS charity fund’s management committee, citing an ‘unrelenting attack’ on social media; the move follows a secretly recorded video alleging ways to bypass campaign spending caps, grant access to the president and first lady, and misuse corporate social contributions. The government denies the claims and has sought international help to trace the video’s origin, while the opposition questions donor transparency as coalition allies weigh their support ahead of May elections and the 2028 presidential vote.

France Faces Public Holiday Cuts Amid Budget Crisis
world7 months ago

France Faces Public Holiday Cuts Amid Budget Crisis

Cyprus has the most public holidays in Europe with 15 days, while France ranks around average with 11 days, and proposals to cut holidays in France aim to boost the economy. The number of holidays varies across countries and regions, with some countries like Slovakia and Denmark having recently reduced holidays for economic reasons. Public holidays are just one aspect of workers' time off, with other factors like annual leave and school holidays also significant.

"Hezbollah Tensions Escalate: Lebanon Faces Regional Threats"
international-relations1 year ago

"Hezbollah Tensions Escalate: Lebanon Faces Regional Threats"

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has threatened Cyprus, warning it could become a target if it aids Israel in a potential conflict between the militant group and Israel. Cyprus, an EU member, has denied involvement in any war operations, and the EU and Greece have expressed solidarity with Cyprus. The situation highlights Cyprus's strategic position and its complex relations with Israel and the broader Middle East. While experts believe an all-out war is unlikely, the threats add a new dimension to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

"Continued Aid Efforts for Gaza Amidst Conflict and Criticism"
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Continued Aid Efforts for Gaza Amidst Conflict and Criticism"

A convoy carrying 332 tons of food for Gaza, sourced by U.S. charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) and financed mainly by the UAE, has left Cyprus's Larnaca port in the second aid shipment this month after Israel eased a 17-year naval blockade on the Gaza Strip. The aid, which will be taken to Gaza on a cargo ship and a barge towed by a salvage vessel, aims to alleviate the imminent famine in the northern Gaza Strip, where 300,000 people are trapped by fighting. The United Nations has warned that more than half of Gaza's population of 2.3 million could face famine by July, and while the aid delivered by sea is welcome, it cannot meet people's needs, prompting calls for Israel to allow more aid to arrive by land.

"New Aid Ship En Route to Gaza as First Delivery Arrives Amid Security Concerns"
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"New Aid Ship En Route to Gaza as First Delivery Arrives Amid Security Concerns"

The first ship carrying 200 tons of food aid from World Central Kitchen has arrived in Gaza, with preparations underway to dispatch a second boat carrying more aid and heavy machinery. The aid delivery, organized with the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus, includes rice, flour, legumes, canned vegetables, and proteins. This comes as the U.S. and other allies have begun sending air drops of aid to Gaza, and President Biden announced plans for the U.S. military to build a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase aid deliveries by sea. The deliveries are crucial as a quarter of Gaza's population is reported to be starving amidst ongoing negotiations for a temporary cease-fire.

"Maritime Aid Reaches Besieged Gaza as Famine Looms: Live Updates"
politics1 year ago

"Maritime Aid Reaches Besieged Gaza as Famine Looms: Live Updates"

The first aid ship has successfully unloaded 200 tons of food, water, and supplies in Gaza, marking the inauguration of a humanitarian sea corridor from Cyprus. A second vessel is being loaded in Cyprus to follow, and efforts are being made to increase the volume of humanitarian aid transfer. The United Nations reports a shocking increase in child malnutrition in northern Gaza, with at least 23 children dying from malnutrition and dehydration in recent weeks. While various countries are providing aid through sea and air deliveries, experts emphasize the need for unblocked land convoys to address the humanitarian crisis.

"Aid Ships Deploy to Gaza as Starvation Crisis Worsens Amid Israel-Hamas War"
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Aid Ships Deploy to Gaza as Starvation Crisis Worsens Amid Israel-Hamas War"

A ship carrying aid is nearing Gaza from Cyprus, with a second vessel on standby, as the EU foreign policy chief warns of starvation being used as a weapon of war. The aid mission, led by World Central Kitchen and supported by Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates, aims to provide much-needed assistance to Gaza, where a humanitarian crisis is worsening due to Israeli restrictions on aid access. Alternative routes, including sea and airdrops, are being explored as traditional road access is limited. The UN has delivered food via a road convoy, but ongoing fighting and Israeli bombardment continue to impede aid operations, while a recent bombing of a UN aid warehouse in southern Gaza has further exacerbated the situation.

"Aid Ship Departs Cyprus for Gaza in Pilot Project Amid Israel-Hamas War"
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Aid Ship Departs Cyprus for Gaza in Pilot Project Amid Israel-Hamas War"

The Open Arms, a rescue vessel owned by a Spanish NGO, has departed from Cyprus with almost 200 tons of food for Gaza in a pilot project to establish a new sea route for aid delivery. The mission, funded mostly by the United Arab Emirates and organized by U.S.-based charity World Central Kitchen, aims to establish a maritime highway of boats and barges continuously delivering aid to Gaza, which has been under an Israeli naval blockade since 2007. The initiative includes building a landing jetty in Gaza using material from destroyed buildings and rubble, and if successful, it would signify the first easing of the blockade.

Aid Ship Departs Cyprus for Gaza as Palestinians Face Famine
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

Aid Ship Departs Cyprus for Gaza as Palestinians Face Famine

A ship carrying 200 tons of food aid has departed from Cyprus to Gaza, coordinated by World Central Kitchen in partnership with the UAE, Cyprus, and the Spanish charity Open Arms. The ongoing delivery is crucial as northern Gaza faces a famine, with children dying of malnutrition and dehydration. Israeli restrictions on land crossings into Gaza have hindered aid distribution efforts, with humanitarian workers and officials reporting a pattern of obstruction by Israeli authorities.