ARE SNAKES WORTH WORRYING ABOUT IN CYPRUS?

ARE SNAKES WORTH WORRYING ABOUT IN CYPRUS? - in-cyprus 13/5 by Daniel Zambartas



Following the news that a 78-year old man was found dead in Paphos possibly due to a viper bite (according to the findings of the examination), an important question has been raised. How much of a threat do snakes pose in Cyprus and how can we protect ourselves?

It’s important to clarify (especially for anyone with ophidiophobia) that the risk of dying from a snake bite in this country is extremely low, although May is breeding season. Two deaths were linked to snakebite in Cyprus during the period from 2000 to 2019, one of which was related to multiple causes alongside the snakebite, according to a study by Daniel Jestrzemski, Maria Athanasiadou, Vasos Scoutellas, Parviz Ghezellou, Bernhard Spengler, Frank Gessler & Ulrich Kuch.

If the death in Paphos is confirmed to be due to snake bite, it will be the first case of it in the country since 2019.

HOUSING - THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IS TAKING ON AIRBNB

HOUSING - THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IS TAKING ON AIRBNB - Filenews 13/5


The Commissioner for Housing (and Energy) of the European Commission, Dan Jorkensen, expressed strong concerns about the increase in the number of short-term rentals of homes and other accommodation (airbnb and other platforms) yesterday from Nicosia. He also announced measures to limit the reservation of houses and apartments for the needs of short-term rentals by visitors, especially in areas where the housing problem for permanent residents is acute.

EU DISCUSSES TAX ON WAR-LINKED COMPANIES' SUPER PROFITS

EU DISCUSSES TAX ON WAR-LINKED COMPANIES' SUPER PROFITS - Filenews 13/5


The European Union's energy ministers are discussing the introduction of a tax on the excess profits of energy companies, which resulted from the energy price increases that followed the outbreak of the war in Iran. During the discussions, the Greek Deputy Minister of Energy, Nikos Tagaras, said that the EU is considering possible measures that could be taken to deal with the excess profits created by price increases due to geopolitical crises.

Spain's Energy Minister, Sarah Angesen, said, according to Reuters, that five EU countries, including Spain, support the imposition of such a tax. This proposal has sparked intense debate in the EU, as governments try to find ways to limit the effects of the energy crisis without further damaging the economy.

The decision on the issue is expected to be made during the meeting of EU energy ministers, which will take place on Thursday in Nicosia.

FASTER PAYMENTS FOR BUSINESSES - ELECTRONIC RECEIPT OF INVOICES FROM THE STATE

FASTER PAYMENTS FOR BUSINESSES - ELECTRONIC RECEIPT OF INVOICES FROM THE STATE - Filenews 13/5



The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy is proceeding to strengthen the digital economy and the digital transformation of the state, with the introduction of electronic invoicing for businesses. As part of this strategy, the Deputy Ministry reminds entrepreneurs of the possibility of sending invoices electronically to the State, with the aim of speeding up payments and reducing bureaucracy.

CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY - AIMING FOR A RESILIENT AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY SYSTEM -NEXT STEPS

CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY - AIMING FOR A RESILIENT AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY SYSTEM -NEXT STEPS - Filenews 13/5


The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU aims to implement a resilient energy system, capable of withstanding external shocks, while ensuring that energy remains affordable. This was stated on Wednesday by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michalis Damianos, who chairs the informal Meeting of Energy Ministers at the Filoxenia Conference Center, in the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.

CENTRAL BANK - SHARP INCREASE IN FRAUD INCIDENTS AND CYBERATTACKS

CENTRAL BANK - SHARP INCREASE IN FRAUD INCIDENTS AND CYBERATTACKS - Filenews 13/5 by Theano Thiopoulou


Card fraud and cyberattacks are an ever-evolving threat, with cybercriminals using increasingly sophisticated methods to intercept banking data, despite advances in security measures.

The study entitled "State of card payment fraud in Cyprus: causes, effects and mitigation strategies", published yesterday on the Central Bank's blog by Irena Prodromou, highlights how the situation is today, i.e. on which payment services frauds are recorded and where cyberattacks have taken place.

FORECLOSURES - WHICH LAWS DID THE PRESIDENT PUT INTO EFFECT, WHICH ONES DID HE SEND TO THE SUPREME COURT AND WHAT CHANGED

FORECLOSURES - WHICH LAWS DID THE PRESIDENT PUT INTO EFFECT, WHICH ONES DID HE SEND TO THE SUPREME COURT AND WHAT CHANGED  - Filenews 13/5 by Eleftheria Paizanou


Three of the five laws on foreclosures and the insolvency framework, which were returned by the Presidency to Parliament last month and amended by the Legislature, were signed to enter into force by the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides.

At the same time, it proceeded to refer two other pieces of legislation to the Supreme Court, bringing the total number of references to justice on the same issue to six. The final verdict of the Government was communicated through the publication in the Official Gazette of the three laws signed.