A 30-year-old man named Eftyhios Haritou was killed in a road accident on Easter Day in Limassol. The accident involved a head-on collision between Haritou’s motorcycle and a vehicle, resulting in his death at the hospital. The driver of the vehicle and two passengers were injured but not seriously. The Limassol Traffic Police are investigating the incident.
Jose Raul Mulino won the presidential election in Panama, replacing his former boss Ricardo Martinelli on the ballot. Mulino’s pro-investment and pro-business government plans to prioritize unity and addressing economic issues. He faces the challenge of mending social divisions and restoring faith in the government. Mulino plans to focus on infrastructure investment, higher minimum wage, and job creation. The new government will also need to address issues like corruption, public debt, and the closure of a major copper mine. Mulino will take office on July 1 for a five-year term.
French right-wing lawmaker Jean-Paul Garraud expects nationalist and eurosceptic parties to gain influence in the upcoming EU assembly election. Polls predict radical right parties will increase their seats across the EU, including France, Germany, and Italy. Garraud anticipates far-right parties could have positions in committees or even hold key roles in the European Parliament, allowing them to influence policies related to green initiatives, free trade, and immigration. The rise of radical right parties is fueled by a growing gap between mainstream parties and distrustful voters, as well as concerns over issues such as the cost of living, illegal migration, and changing geopolitical dynamics. Critics warn that the influence of the hard right could weaken Europe and potentially lead to closer ties with China and Russia.
The fact described in the text is that the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Argentina, Stelios Georgiades, introduced the people of Argentina to flavors from Cyprus during Easter, including flaounes made with halloumi and local cheeses.
Los Angeles police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California without making arrests on Sunday following turmoil at universities across the United States over the Israel-Hamas war. USC President Carol Folt requested police intervention as the occupation was spiraling in a dangerous direction. The camp was cleared peacefully in 64 minutes. At UCLA, Chancellor Gene Block announced the creation of a new Office of Campus Safety after clashes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Senator Bernie Sanders compared campus protests to those against the Vietnam War. A student at the University of Mississippi was expelled for making racist gestures towards a Black female protester. At the University of Texas in Austin, pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied peacefully, calling for universities to divest from Israel and push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
A person of Romanian origin was arrested by the Nicosia CID in connection with the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou on the Palaichori – Anthoupolis road. The suspect is believed to have provided the physical perpetrators with a stolen scooter-type motorcycle.
Fact: A 30-year-old man from Limassol named Eftychios Charitou died in a road traffic accident on Easter Sunday evening after colliding head-on with a car while riding a motorcycle.
Leventis Gallery is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year by expanding its programs to enhance accessibility. One of the upcoming exhibitions, The Road to Paris, will highlight the everyday life of athletes before, during, and after the Olympic Games.
Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix, his first Formula One victory, by holding off Max Verstappen.
Fact: The Re:Source 2.0 exhibition in Limassol, Cyprus, aims to highlight environmental issues and promote eco-friendly habits through art.