Over 7,000 candidates vie for 3,200 offices in June elections
A total of 7,280 candidates are contesting 3,227 public offices in the upcoming June elections in Cyprus.
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All you need to know about Eurovision 2024
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place in Sweden, specifically in Malmö, with 37 participating countries. The event will begin on May 7 with the first semi-final, followed by the second semi-final on May 9, and the Grand Final on May 11. The top 10 from each semi-final will compete in the final, along with the previous year’s winner (Sweden) and the “Big Five” countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain). The favorite to win according to bookmakers is Switzerland, represented by rapper and singer Nemo Mettler. Viewers at home will determine the outcome of the semi-finals, while viewers and professional juries will vote in the Grand Final. The event will be presented by Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman.
Turkish national stabs Israeli policeman in Jerusalem, is shot dead
A Turkish national stabbed an Israeli border policeman in Jerusalem, and was then shot dead by officers at the scene. The attacker was identified as a 34-year-old Turkish citizen. The border policeman was moderately wounded during the incident. Israeli security forces have been on high alert since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks that sparked the six-month-old war in Gaza.
Residents of northern Israel brace for possible all-out war with Hezbollah
Eli Harel, a former Israeli soldier, is prepared to rejoin the army to fight Hezbollah if a full-blown war breaks out. Hezbollah has been engaging in escalating cross-border strikes with Israel, prompting fears of a wider regional conflict. Thousands of residents on both sides of the border have been displaced, increasing calls for military action against Hezbollah. The Israeli military is preparing for a potential war with Hezbollah, which could result in massive destruction in both countries.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building at Columbia University
Pro-Palestinian activists occupied a building at Columbia University, escalating a battle with administrators who have begun suspending students for refusing to dismantle tents set up on the New York campus. The activists entered Hamilton Hall, hung a banner reading “Hind’s Hall,” and blocked the doors with outdoor tables. The protesters stated the building was liberated in honor of Hind, a six-year-old Palestinian child, who was killed in Gaza by Israeli forces funded by Columbia University. Police arrived outside the school gates but did not enter the campus unless someone was injured. The university limited access to the campus to students residing in residential buildings and essential employees. The crackdown at Columbia occurred after negotiations failed to end the protest camp set up in opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Similar protests and arrests also took place at other universities across the U.S.
Gaza war student protests spread to Lebanon [PHOTOS]
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Hundreds of students in Lebanon gathered at university campuses to protest against Israel in the country’s first coordinated university protests over Gaza. Participants were inspired by sit-ins in the United States and demanded their universities boycott companies doing business in Israel.
Pedalion Yachting in prestigious tie with Lilybaeum Yacht
Pedalion Yachting has partnered with Lilybaeum Yacht to become the sole distributor of Lilybaeum boats in Cyprus, offering sophisticated maritime elegance to the region.
Forestry department warns against illegal tree felling
Felling trees for Easter bonfires in Cyprus is illegal and punishable by a fine of up to €5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year. No permission will be given to cut down trees for bonfires, and the forestry department urges extra caution due to higher-than-usual temperatures during Easter celebrations. Lighting fires in state forests or within 2km of their edges is prohibited and punishable by imprisonment of up to ten years and/or a fine of up to €50,000. Smoke or fire in or near a forest should be reported to the nearest forestry station or by calling 1407 or 112.
OPAP calls Cyprus to take part in , ‘Wings for Life’ charity run
On May 5, 2024, Cyprus will participate in the “Wings for Life World Run” event to support research for a spinal cord injury cure. The event will take place simultaneously in multiple countries around the world. OPAP Cyprus is supporting the event and encourages people to sign up and participate virtually through the “Wings for Life” application. The event has raised €44.1 million to date and has had over one million participants from 195 countries.
Anisur Rahman, ’s body repatriated back to Bangladesh
Fact: The body of 24-year-old Anisur Rahman was being repatriated to his native Bangladesh.