SECONDARY SCHOOL teachers racked up a total of 45,612 absences in the last academic year, costing the state three million pounds, according to one Education Ministry official.
Speaking on Radio Proto on Thursday, head of middle education, Zina Poulli, said the money spent on replacement teachers could have paid for 144 permanent positions for new teachers.
Lymbia community leader confident 16 protesters won’t be prosecuted
LYMBIA community leader Sophocles Savva said yesterday expressed hope all charges would be dropped against the Nicosia district villagers who had been involved in mass demonstrations earlier this year.
“I believe – I hope – logic will prevail for the good of the community and in general,” he said.
LIMASSOL Mayor Andreas Christou met with truck drivers working around the town’s old port to explain why they have to stop illegally parking their vehicles in the area.
“Citizens have been complaining of the risk of accidents and a deadly accident has occurred quite recently. We feel that an intervention is necessary,” explained Mayor Christou.
Cypriot born artist has ear grafted to his arm
A CYPRIOT-AUSTRALIAN performer has had an ear grafted onto his forearm in the name of art and sparked controversy across the globe.
His work focus heavily on futurism and extending the capabilities of the human body. As such, most of his pieces are centred around his concept that the human body is obsolete.
A 40-YEAR-OLD man from Nikitari village was seriously injured after a car bomb exploded while he was still inside his vehicle, police said.
POLICE PATROLS were last night due to start around the island’s general hospitals as part of measures to improve hospital security.
THE CYPRUS government’s efforts to stop a ferry link between Syria and the occupied port of Famagusta have failed, as its maiden voyage took place on Thursday.
THE ASSOCIATION of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) yesterday warned that Cyprus tourism industry would continue its downturn spiral if steps were not immediately taken to upgrade and improve the island’s image as a tourism destination.
The warning was made at ACTA’s 53rd Annual General Meeting in Nicosia.
CYPRUS’ first newborn of the year will receive 1,500 euros as part of a new scheme by baby food manufacturer, Nutricia.
The announcement was made yesterday by Nutricia’s local representatives, Lifepharma (Zam) Ltd.
OVER NINETY exasperated Ayios Tychonas residents have signed a petition calling for local authority action against young drivers using the densely populated area for illegal road racing along the Limassol to Pyrgos beach road.
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