FRANCE TO DEPLOY FORCES IN CYPRUS UNDER NEW 'HUMANITARIAN' DEFENCE AGREEMENT

FRANCE TO DEPLOY FORCES IN CYPRUS UNDER NEW 'HUMANITARIAN' DEFENCE AGREEMENT - Cy Mail 26/4 by James Morphakis


Cyprus is set to sign an agreement in June allowing the presence of French forces on the island for humanitarian purposes, President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday.

Speaking after a memorial service in Nicosia, the president confirmed that discussions with France have moved to a formal stage, with the agreement to be concluded at ministerial level.

The arrangement “will provide for the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory for humanitarian purposes,” he said, adding that it forms part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation.

‘TRUSTED FLAGGERS' TO POLICE THE WEB

‘TRUSTED FLAGGERS' TO POLICE THE WEB - Cy Mail 26/4 by Theo Panayides


When does social-media rage turn into hate speech? Is Eoka a terrorist organisation? Should it be legal to blame Nato expansion for the war in Ukraine? And who gets to decide?

The Radiotelevision and Digital Services Authority (RTDSA) announced last month that it’s now accepting applications for ‘trusted flaggers’ of online content.

Trusted flaggers (TFs) are part of the EU framework for regulating online platforms like Facebook and YouTube, as laid out in Regulation EU 2022/2065, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA).

BANK HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR - Welcome to Summer! - Sapphire Bar & Diner - 1 May

 

BANK HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR - Welcome to Summer!

Sapphire Bar & Diner

1 May - from 12.30pm

Tickets €5- Melanie 96 552901

Featuring Bsharp ladies choir, Thompson School of Performing Arts Singers, Melanie Ballard & Friends

Light food menu will be available to order along with drinks

All proceeds will be supporting local charities

KATHIMERINI EXCLUSIVE - URSULA von der LEYEN ON EUROPE'S CHALLENGES, ENERGY STRATEGY AND THE CYPRUS ISSUE

KATHIMERINI EXCLUSIVE - URSULA von der LEYEN ON EUROPE'S CHALLENGES, ENERGY STRATEGY AND THE CYPRUS ISSUE - KNews 25/4 by Thanasis Photiou

European Commission president links regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean directly to progress on the Cyprus issue and renewed UN-led talks.


Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role. She also speaks about the importance of the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus’s role connecting the region with Europe, and the need to restart talks on the Cyprus issue under United Nations leadership.

TROODOS NATURE TRAILS REOPEN FOLLOWING SAFETY UPGRADES

TROODOS NATURE TRAILS REOPEN FOLLOWING SAFETY UPGRADES - KNews 25/4

Department of Forests announces 15 routes now safe and accessible to the public.

The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region.

The trails had been temporarily closed in recent months due to safety concerns, including weather-related damage and maintenance issues. Authorities confirmed that all listed routes have now been restored and deemed safe for public use following essential improvement works.

DEPORTATIONS OF OVER 500 SO FAR THIS YEAR

DEPORTATIONS OF OVER 500 SO FAR THIS YEAR - Cy Mail 25/4 by James Morphakis

Deportations have reached 535 since the start of the year, the justice ministry said on Saturday, alongside 2,052 voluntary departures.

According to official figures, 578 arrests and 529 irregular arrivals were also recorded between January and late April, with the ministry saying the data “clearly shows that the joint effort of the competent authorities is paying off, with specific and measurable results.”

CYPRUS SMILES

CYPRUS SMILES - Cy Mail 26/4  by Morgan West

You smile without thinking.

At the bakery. In the lift. Passing a friend on the pavement.

It’s automatic. Polite. Reflexive. And in Cyprus, it’s part of our culture. We smile often, laugh a lot. It’s there in our easy banter, a stranger’s grin, a neighbour’s welcome.