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OPEN INVITATION FOR NEW MEMBERS - PHILHARMONIC OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PAFOS
OPEN INVITATION FOR NEW MEMBERS - PHILHARMONIC OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PAFOS
The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Paphos invites young musicians to join its dynamic and become part of a lively musical ensemble that is actively active in concerts, events and cultural activities in Cyprus and abroad.
We are looking for people with basic musical knowledge of Grade 2 and above, willing to collaborate, musical development and participate in an organized musical ensemble.
CHRISTODOULA MARCH POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
The annual Christodoula March, due to have been held on Saturday, has been postponed due to the forecast of severe weather, the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society and the Bank of Cyprus said on Friday.
The decision was taken to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and organisers, and to allow the event to take place under suitable conditions.
The march, which supports services offered free of charge to people with cancer and their families, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 25, beginning at 3.30pm in all cities.
Organisers said the event remains a symbol of solidarity and support, sending a message that no person faces cancer alone.
Further information on starting points and contributions is available online. https://www.anticancersociety.org.cy/el/christodoula-march
EURO AREA TRADE SURPLUS HALVES AS CYPRUS RECORDS WIDER TRADE DEFICIT
Eurostat on Friday reported a decline in the euro area’s trade surplus for February, while earlier data released this month by Cyprus’ statistical service pointed to a widening trade deficit driven by a sharp drop in exports.
The latest figures showed that the euro area trade surplus stood at €11.5 billion in February 2026, marking a significant decline from €23.1 billion in February 2025.
At the same time, euro area exports fell to €232.4 billion in February 2026, representing a decrease of 6.7 per cent compared with €249.1 billion a year earlier.
PARLIAMENT GREEN-LIGHTS EXTENSION FOR REDUCED VAT ON FIRST HOMES
The House on Thursday passed legislation extending the time period during which people applying for a permit for their first home may benefit from discounted VAT.
Three years ago, regulations were passed that allowed people who applied for the permit between June and end of October 2023, to qualify for the 5 per cent VAT, regardless of the date of construction of the property.
CYPRUS AMONG HIGHEST PLASTIC BOTTLE USERS IN EU
At 16.6 bottles per capita, Cyprus is among the European Union countries with the highest use of plastic bottles in the EU, data published on Thursday.
The European Commission’s first report on the implementation of the single-use plastics directive (SUPD) based on data from 2022 found that the number of per capita single-use plastic bottles is only higher in Malta, where each person used 22.8 bottles during the same year.
BLOCK ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MINORS IN CYPRUS BY EARLY 2027- LEGISLATION IS BEING PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER EU STATES
BLOCK ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MINORS IN CYPRUS BY EARLY 2027- LEGISLATION IS BEING PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER EU STATES - Filenews 17/4
By the beginning of 2027, the technical solutions regarding the preparation of the legislation to set the age of 15 as the minimum for creating and maintaining an account on social media platforms are expected to be ready.
Speaking on Alpha's midday show, the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nikodimos Damianou, noted that the need to put barriers in order to protect children has matured and now the competent institutions are focusing on practical issues.
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