COMMONWEALTH AND CYPRUS SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON BLUE CHARTER CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

 

Commonwealth and Cyprus sign Memorandum of Understanding on Blue Charter Centre of Excellence

The Commonwealth and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Blue Charter Centre of Excellence in Larnaka, to strengthen governance for a sustainable blue economy and support scientific research on ocean protection. Under Cyprus, the Centre of Excellence will take an active lead in developing policies around marine conservation, restoration and sustainable resource management that will benefit Commonwealth island and coastal states. The Centre will also focus on sustainable aquaculture and marine research, development and innovation in support of the country led Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Groups.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 19 April 2024

A 22-year-old foreigner endangered the lives not only of police officers in a patrol car who tried to stop him, but also of unsuspecting citizens.

When the 22-year-old was signalled by the police to stop for a check, not only did he not stop, but he developed a breakneck speed by driving recklessly and dangerously, endangering the lives of other road users.

WELFARE INFORMATION AND USEFUL CONTACTS

 

WELFARE

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INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & ART RETREAT - Paradisos Hills Retreat - 7-9 June

 

INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & ART RETREAT

Paradisos Hills Retreat

7-9 June

Paradisos Hills Resort & Indian Classical Music & Art Cyprus Presents:

A Unique, Enchanting Three Day Retreat of Workshops & Performances.

World Famous & Award Winning Indian Classical Vocalist
MAHESH KALE In Cyprus

ICMACY & Paradisos Hills Retreat, present a rare and unique opportunity to be a part of this deeply spiritual and inspirational experience.

MUSIC AS ETERNAL LIGHT - St Catherine's Catholic Church, Limassol - 26 April

Cyprus Mail 19 April 2024 - by Eleni Philippou

MUSIC AS ETERNAL LIGHT

St Catherine's Catholic Church, Limassol

26 April - 8pm

Spring Easter concert with soprano Zoe Nicolaidou, violinist Nikos Pittas, pianist Zbynek Maruska, and the EMMELEIA choir. 

Also on April 22. Municipal Theatre G. Lykourgos, Larnaca. 8.30pm. 

€10. Tel: 24-665795, 99-683356

Welcoming Holy Week, soprano Zoe Nicolaidou, violinist Nikos Pittas, pianist Zbynek Maruska and the EMMELEIA choir join forces to present a concert series with music that transmits eternal light. Two concerts will take place very soon, first entertaining Larnaca audiences and then Limassol listeners.

€20 million FOR NEW BUSINESSES - YOUTH AND WOMEN TO BE KEY RECIPIENTS

Cyprus Mail 19 April 2024 - by Kyriacos Nicolaou

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve), in conjunction with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry and the Cyprus Youth Organisation (Onek), this week announced the second call for proposals for the New Entrepreneurship Support Scheme.

The total budget allocated for the scheme amounts to €20 million and is subject to modification.

According to the announcement, the “scheme aims to foster, support, and promote entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on specific demographic groups such as young individuals and women seeking to engage in entrepreneurial activities across various economic sectors”.

€10,000 FOR SME ENERGY EFFICIENCY

 Cyprus Mail 19 April 2024 - by Kyriacos Nicolaou

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, has announced a call for proposals for the EENergy project, offering grants of up to €10,000 for energy efficiency actions.

The call, open until May 15, 2024, at 17:00 CET, aims to support at least 1,800 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through the development of action plans by Sustainability Advisors of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

These plans are designed to help SMEs achieve a minimum 5 per cent improvement in their energy efficiency. Of these, 900 SMEs will be selected to receive direct financial support, in the form of grants, of up to €10,000 each.