Children of TC Mixed Marriages Suffered Discrimination
Leader of the People’s Party (HP) Kudret Özersay, has criticised the statement outlining the 14 points relating to granting ROC citizenship to children of Turkish Cypriot mixed marriages, Kibris Postasi reports. Özersay stated that many question still remain unanswered regarding the statement issued by the Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides on citizenship, saying, “Discriminatory practices […]
Pine Processionary Moths Increased by 250 Percent
The population of the pine processionary moth has increased by 250 percent, the Cyprus Foundation for Combating Erosion, Afforestation and Protection of Natural Assets (KEMA) has stated, Yeniduzen reports. The moth is widespread over the Mediterranean and can cause widespread damage to pine trees, and red pines in particular. Human contact with the toxic hair […]
112 Ambulance Service Unable to Cope
A shortage of ambulance crews and ambulances is seriously impacting the 112 emergency service, Yeniduzen reports. Head of the Civil Servants Union (KTAMS) Güven Bengihan stated that the ambulance service was unable to keep up with the population growth. He added that the way the ambulance service had been impacted increased the workload and stress […]