THE INSTALLATION OF THE FIRST SMART WATER METERS BEGINS - THEY WILL BE CONNECTED TO A MOBILE APPLICATION AND WILL INFORM ABOUT LEAKS OR INCREASED WATER CONSUMPTION

THE INSTALLATION OF THE FIRST SMART WATER METERS BEGINS - THEY WILL BE CONNECTED TO A MOBILE APPLICATION AND WILL INFORM ABOUT LEAKS OR INCREASED WATER CONSUMPTION - Filenews 29/4 by Vassos Vassiliou


More than 200,000 water meters are operating in the province of Nicosia and 72,000 of them will be replaced at this stage. The replacement falls within the framework of the implementation of a contract, which was signed by the EOA Nicosia with the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA).

As philenews has already written, the meters will be connected to a smart application, which can also be installed on mobile phones and inform consumers/users about any increased water consumption.

THE US CANNOT OPEN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ ON ITS OWN

THE US CANNOT OPEN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ ON ITS OWN - Filenews 29/4


By the Bloomberg editorial team

Even if the U.S. and Iran somehow reach an agreement on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the cessation of hostilities will not magically restore the previous state of shipping via the disputed sea route. An alliance of more than 30 countries, led by Britain and France, has begun to look into this problem. Success will require three things: the removal of mines, the creation of a reliable convoy to protect the ships and the restoration of the ability to secure the vessels.

Let's start with the mines. It is estimated that Iran has up to 6,000 mines, which can be deployed in a short time from small boats or tiny submarines. He has used them to disastrous effect in the past, causing serious damage to a US frigate during the so-called "Tanker War" in the 1980s. While estimates differ on the number of weapons that Iranian forces may have deployed, even a modest deployment would threaten shipping in the narrow corridor and it could take weeks, if not months, for a force with sufficient resources to remove it.

ONLY THE RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS WIL END THE WAR WITH IRAN

ONLY THE RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS WIL END THE WAR WITH IRAN - Filenews 29/4 by Steve Forbes


The quickest way to end the war with Iran is to resume the conflict. The mullahs who rule Iran still believe that they can emerge victorious. For them, survival alone would be a triumph. These fanatics have no interest in the well-being of Iranians. If they are still in power when the war ends, they will revert to their "diabolical" practices, regardless of what agreements may have been made.

By repeatedly calling for a deal, the U.S. has given its adversaries and allies the impression that they desperately need an end to the war due to global and domestic political pressures. The rapid increase in oil prices and the shortage of crude supply are increasingly weighing on economies worldwide. However, it is not only the energy sector that is affected. Negative impacts on fertilisers are affecting food costs and supply, particularly in poorer countries.

The US made a huge mistake by implementing an early ceasefire. The U.S. and Israel needed two more weeks of operations to hit all targets. The premature cessation of hostilities has led the mullahs to believe that they can withstand us, despite the horrific devastation that Iran has suffered.

PtD - INTERVENTIONS FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY SUFFICIENCY

PtD - INTERVENTIONS FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY SUFFICIENCY - Filenews 29/4



The Government is proceeding with gradual structural interventions in the energy sector, to reduce the cost of electricity and to ensure sufficiency, said the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides.


From the podium of the General Assembly of OEB, he said that energy is possibly one of the biggest challenges his government has to face.

"The functioning of the competitive electricity market, the promotion of renewable energy sources and storage systems, as well as the implementation of strategic interconnection projects, will contribute to the gradual creation of a more efficient, diversified and resilient energy system," he added.

THE BASIC PENSION INCREASES BUT WILL NOT EXCEED €1,088 - WHAT IS PROVIDED FOR THE 63rd YEAR AND THE 12% PENALTY

THE BASIC PENSION INCREASES BUT WILL NOT EXCEED €1,088 - WHAT IS PROVIDED FOR THE 63rd YEAR AND THE 12% PENALTY - Filenews 29/4 by Angelos Angelodimou


Basic details of the pension reform were referred to yesterday by the Minister of Labor, Marinos Mousiouttas, in the context of the Ministry's report for 2025 and the planning for 2026.

Presenting the six strategic goals of the Ministry of Labour for 2026, Mr. Mousiouttas described the pension reform as the "crown" of the Ministry's planning for the current year, while he also referred to other important issues of the labour market.

In particular, the six strategic goals of the Ministry of Labour for 2026 are: (1) Completion of the Pension Reform, (2) faster response to the needs of citizens, (3) better terms and conditions of work, (4) expansion of support for working parents, (5) effective tackling of undeclared and illegal work, and (6) continuous investment in lifelong learning and human capital development.

CLOSE TO €200 million, EAC's REVENUES FROM THE SALE OF WATER

CLOSE TO €200 million, EAC's REVENUES FROM THE SALE OF WATER - Filenews 29/4 by Charalambos Zakos

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus, in addition to the supply of electricity, is also active in desalination, with one unit located at the Vasilikos Power Station and which was put into operation in 2013, with revenues for the organization amounting to tens of millions of euros.

More specifically, according to the analysis of data from the annual reports of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus, revenues exceed €169 million from 2013 to 2024, with a significant increase in recent years, since all desalination plants have been fully operational, contrary to what was the case in previous years.

PAEDIATRICIANS WARN ABOUT VACCINATIONS - MEASLES AND WHOOPING COUGH IN THE FOREGROUND - EYES ON INFANTS AND ADULTS BELONGING TO VULNERABLE GROUPS

PAEDIATRICIANS WARN ABOUT VACCINATIONS - MEASLES AND WHOOPING COUGH IN THE FOREGROUND - EYES ON INFANTS AND ADULTS BELONGING TO VULNERABLE GROUPS - Filenews 29/4 by Marilena Panayi


The president of the Cyprus Paediatric Society, Michalis Anastasiades, expresses the strong concern of the paediatric community about the recurrence of contagious diseases such as measles and whooping cough, through "F", warning that the relaxation in vaccination creates dangerous pockets of the unvaccinated and particularly threatens infants and vulnerable groups of the population.

On the occasion of the Vaccination Week, Mr. Anastasiades underlined, speaking to "F", that "vaccination remains one of the most important achievements of modern medicine, with a decisive contribution to the reduction of child mortality and the elimination of diseases that were once a scourge". He placed particular emphasis on the recent epidemiological data from Europe, which, as he stressed, "leave no room for complacency".