THE US SAYS IT IS WINNING THE WAR WITH IRAN - IT'S TIME TO BEHAVE ACCORDINGLY

 

THE US SAYS IT IS WINNING THE WAR WITH IRAN - IT'S TIME TO BEHAVE ACCORDINGLY - Filenews 20/3

By the Bloomberg editorial team

It is becoming increasingly obvious that the White House has rushed into a war with Iran without fully considering the possible consequences. This is an additional reason to hasten the end of the conflict.

After nearly three weeks of hostilities, the U.S. is reaching the limits of its air power capabilities. Although U.S. and Israeli attacks have destroyed thousands of military targets and killed dozens of high-ranking officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime remains standing. Drone and missile attacks on neighbouring countries and merchant ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz have paralyzed the Persian Gulf region. Oil prices are skyrocketing – industries from agriculture to semiconductors are worried about shortages of key raw materials. Inflation fears are spreading. 

THEY ARE EXTINGUISHING STOCK OF ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAICS - THE WORST FOR 90,000 HOUSEHOLDS - SUMMER WITH SCARCE AND VERY EXPENSIVE ELECTRICITY

 

THEY ARE EXTINGUISHING STOCK OF ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAICS - THE WORST FOR 90,000 HOUSEHOLDS - SUMMER WITH SCARCE AND VERY EXPENSIVE ELECTRICITY - Filenews 20/3 by Charalambos Zakos

Cyprus' electricity consumers will dig deep into their pockets, due to the increased cost of fuel as a consequence of the war in the Middle East, while at the same time not even the photovoltaic systems that a few thousand households have on their roofs will be able to stem any increase to a large extent.

The reason? Because by the end of March, all the stored kilowatt hours that had been produced - and stored in the grid - by consumers' home photovoltaics in the previous period will be zeroed.

YELLOW WARNING FOR STRONG STORMS, WINDS AND HAIL - 11AM to 11PM TODAY - LOW BAROMETRIC AFFECTS THE REGION

 

YELLOW WARNING FOR STRONG STORMS, WINDS AND HAIL - 11AM to 11PM TODAY - LOW BAROMETRIC AFFECTS THE REGION - Filenews 20/3

A yellow warning for storms is in effect from the Cyprus Meteorological Department, with the phenomena expected to affect the island from time to time from Friday morning until late at night.

According to the announcement, isolated strong storms will mainly affect the western and southern regions, while hail is also possible. At the same time, the winds will show changes and will strengthen during the phenomena.

FIRE LANES OF 500m AROUND VILLAGES - AN ALLOCATION OF €2million IS APPROVED - MEASURES PROMOTED BY THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR FOR FIRE PREVENTION

 

FIRE LANES OF 500m AROUND VILLAGES - AN ALLOCATION OF €2million IS APPROVED - MEASURES PROMOTED BY THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR FOR FIRE PREVENTION - Filenews 20/3 by Michalis Chatzivasilis

The Ministry of the Interior has taken a series of measures and actions to fill last year's gaps that became apparent last year during the deadly fire in Mountainous Limassol, with an emphasis on those considered to be high risk.

A proposal is already being prepared to the Council of Ministers for the approval of an amount of €2 million. to be used to clean communities of dry grass and vegetation, thus creating a fire strip of 500 meters, while the fire-affected communities and others adjacent to forests will be equipped with a double-cabin fire truck.

STRICTER FRAMEWORK FOR SUMMER SCHOOLS AND EMPLOYMENT CENTRES APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT

 

STRICTER FRAMEWORK FOR SUMMER SCHOOLS AND EMPLOYMENT CENTRES APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT - Filenews 19/3

Two proposals for a law establishing a stricter framework for the operation of summer schools and employment facilities were unanimously voted by the Plenary Session of the Parliament. The aim of the regulations is, according to the content of the proposals, to ensure the health and safety of children, as well as the quality of the services provided.

The first proposal was submitted by Andreas Pasiourtidis, Christos Christofides, Andreas Kafkalias and Christos Christofias on behalf of the AKEL-Left-New Forces parliamentary group.

RESTRICTIONS BLOCK THE DEVELOPMENT OF EAC - PRESIDENT OF THE EAC EXPRESSES RESERVATIONS ABOUT CYTA's ENTRY INTO ENERGY

 

RESTRICTIONS BLOCK THE DEVELOPMENT OF EAC - PRESIDENT OF THE EAC EXPRESSES RESERVATIONS ABOUT CYTA's ENTRY INTO ENERGY - Filenews 19/3

EAC's President, George Petrou, spoke today about restrictions and regulations that do not allow the EAC to develop as it would like, speaking at a press conference during which he presented the positions of the Authority in relation to the possible entry of CYTA into the energy sector and the attitude of the state, the exclusion of the organization from the Electricity Market Association, the rationale for the RES energy cuts and electricity sufficiency.

ENERGY SHOCK FROM THE STRIKES IN SOUTH PARS - NEW WAVE OF HIGH PRICES IN CYPRUS - WHERE CAN THE PRICE OF FUEL GO - CHARLES ELLINAS WARNS AND SUGGESTS

 

ENERGY SHOCK FROM THE STRIKES IN SOUTH PARS - NEW WAVE OF HIGH PRICES IN CYPRUS - WHERE CAN THE PRICE OF FUEL GO - CHARLES ELLINAS WARNS AND SUGGESTS - Filenews 19/3 by Petros Afxentiou

The war in the Middle East is entering a new phase, as the blows to energy infrastructure threaten to cause a chain effect on the global economy. With the South Pars field in the crosshairs, combined with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the fear of a spike in fuel prices is intensifying. Indicative of the situation is that the International Energy Agency announced that it will release 411.9 million barrels on the market, with the aim of containing oil prices. At the same time, Cyprus is facing a new wave of high prices in energy, electricity and basic goods.