OLD FOLK SONGS - Municipal Market Entrance - Makariou & Agoras - 17 August

 

OLD FOLK SONGS

Municipal Market Entrance - Makariou & Agoras

17 August - 8pm

Free entry.  Information - 26 932014

The Municipality of Paphos invites you to an evening dedicated to old folk songs, on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM, at the entrance to the Municipal Market in the Historical Center of Paphos.

IS YOUR TAKEAWAY BOX NOW ILLEGAL? NEW EU RULES BEGAN YESTERDAY

IS YOUR TAKEAWAY BOX NOW ILLEGAL?  NEW EU RULES BEGAN YESTERDAY - KNews 13/8


From souvlaki wrappers to pizza cartons, food packaging must now meet strict limits on ''forever chemicals,'' but customers may not notice the change immediately.


That souvlaki box holding back the grease, the paper wrapped around your burger, and the carton keeping your pizza from turning soggy may look harmless. But some food packaging gets those useful qualities from chemicals that can remain in the environment and the human body for years.

New European Union rules applying from Wednesday set strict limits on PFAS in packaging that comes into contact with food. PFAS are a large group of man-made substances commonly known as “forever chemicals” because they break down extremely slowly.

GRIFFON VULTURES RETURN TO BREED IN LIMNATIS VALLEY AFTER 16 YEARS

GRIFFON VULTURES RETURN TO BREED IN LIMNATIS VALLEY AFTER 16 YEARS - Cy Mail 13/8 by James Morphakis



A second griffon vulture chick born in Cyprus this year has been fitted with a GPS tracker, allowing conservation teams to monitor its movements after it leaves its nest.

The chick hatched in mid-May in the Limnatis valley special protection area and was tagged last Monday by the game and fauna service in cooperation with BirdLife Cyprus.

PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL RECORD - ''SECOND CHANCE WITH CHECKS ON SENSITIVE POSITIONS''

PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL RECORD - ''SECOND CHANCE WITH CHECKS ON SENSITIVE POSITIONS'' - Filenews 13/8


The Alma Movement submitted a proposal for the modernization of the Law on the Rehabilitation of Convicted Persons, with the aim, as it states, of expanding the possibility of rehabilitation of persons with old convictions, while maintaining increased control over access to positions of special responsibility and trust.

The proposal, which was forwarded to the Services of the Parliament by MPs Odysseas Michailidis, Michalis Paraskevas and Litsa Drousiotou, provides, among other things, for the possibility of automatic reinstatement of convictions with prison sentences of up to four years after the lapse of specific periods of time, as well as special provisions for offenses committed before the completion of the 21st year of age.

RARE EARTHS - WHY CHINA'S POWERFUL GEOPOLITICAL ''WEAPON'' IS STARTING TO LOSE ITS POWER

RARE EARTHS - WHY CHINA'S POWERFUL GEOPOLITICAL ''WEAPON'' IS STARTING TO LOSE ITS POWER - Filenews 13/8


By Javier Blas

Permanent rare earth magnets are everywhere: they help charge cables "stick" to laptops, hold mobile phones in their bases, and secure headphones inside their cases. In recent years, however, they have become a central battleground in China's trade wars with its competitors.

Beijing used export restrictions on these materials to pressure U.S. President Donald Trump to back down on "Liberation Day" tariffs last year. A similar tactic is being applied against Japan, amid the diplomatic dispute with Tokyo.

GSI - IPTO PAVES THE WAY FOR THE INVESTMENT - THE REQUEST WAS SUBMITTED TO THE REGULATORS OF CYPRUS AND ISRAEL

GSI - IPTO PAVES THE WAY FOR THE INVESTMENT - THE REQUEST WAS SUBMITTED TO THE REGULATORS OF CYPRUS AND ISRAEL - Filenews 13/8


The acceleration of the electrical interconnection between Cyprus and Israel is marked by the Investment Request submitted by IPTO to the Regulatory Authorities of the two countries, as the implementing body of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project.

The submission of the request was made in accordance with the provisions of the European framework and specifically the TEN-E Regulation, marking the further promotion of the electrical interconnection of Cyprus and Israel.

TAX FOR ALL - THE GREAT TRANSITION OF 2027

TAX FOR ALL - THE GREAT TRANSITION OF 2027 - Filenews 13/8 by Eleftheria Paizanou

With additional services and applications, the Tax For All (TFA) computerized system is strengthened. At the beginning of 2027, all direct taxes will be transferred to the new software system.

Tax For All is the new, unified and integrated information system of the Tax Department, which simultaneously serves citizens, businesses and the staff of the Department through a common digital environment. Specifically, it consolidates all tax processes into a modern platform, offering a simplified, transparent and secure service. Through TFA, users can easily manage their obligations while staff work with unified back-office tools, enhancing efficiency and tax compliance. The direct taxes that will be incorporated into the TFA next year are taxes levied directly on the income or property of individuals and businesses by the state.