Archbishop appeals to , ‘motherland’, warns of Turkey’s conditions
Fact: Archbishop Georgios stated that accepting Turkey’s conditions to resume talks for the Cyprus problem would be a mistake.
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Boxing-Beterbiev injury forces postponement of title bout with Bivol
The undisputed light heavyweight championship bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to Beterbiev’s ruptured meniscus in training. The bout was scheduled for June 1 in Riyadh, aiming to unify Beterbiev’s WBC, IBF, and WBO belts with Bivol’s WBA championship. The promoters plan to reschedule the fight before the end of the year. Former WBC champion Deontay Wilder will still be fighting Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang on the undercard.
Parents fight for SMA baby denied newborn screening and home care
The lack of newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Cyprus has resulted in Konstantinos Efraim’s irreversible condition, according to his father Pantelis Costa. Despite eventually receiving treatment, bureaucratic hurdles and delays in care have put Konstantinos at risk, with the family facing financial hardship and relying on friends and relatives for support. The Costas have been pleading for home care and nursing assistance, but have faced alleged mockery from officials. Costa plans to take legal action against the state for the absence of newborn screening and inadequate home care services.
Man steals car at knifepoint in Limassol
Fact: A 30-year-old man was arrested for physically assaulting a 46-year-old woman in Limassol.
Moneyval reports improvements in money laundering measures
Cyprus has welcomed a Moneyval report that acknowledged improvements in tackling money laundering and terrorism financing, but also identified existing shortcomings.
Georgian police disperse protesters as parliament approves ‘foreign bill’ second reading
Georgia’s parliament approved a bill on “foreign agents” that requires organizations receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as agents of foreign influence. The bill has caused a political crisis in Georgia, leading to large protests in the country. President Zourabichvili advised protesters to focus on the upcoming election to change the government. The bill has been criticized as being inspired by Russian laws used to suppress dissent. The European Union has condemned the violence in Georgia, and the bill could affect Georgia’s integration into the EU. Police used tear gas and stun grenades to clear protesters outside parliament. The bill must pass one more vote before becoming law.
Reunification, workers’ demands and Palestine at the PEO May Day event
A bicommunal event organized by the PEO and T/C trade union organizations for Labor Day in Nicosia featured messages in favor of the reunification of Cyprus and workers’ demands, as well as support for Palestine. Participants gathered at Eleftheria Square before marching towards the buffer zone stadium with Turkish Cypriot trade unions. The PEO Secretary-General emphasized the joint effort of Greek and Turkish Cypriot workers to reject division and fight for improved working conditions and wages. The PEO criticized employers for resisting institutional measures to enforce labor agreements and called on the government to take action.
Bayern ready for winner-takes-all match at Real, says Tuchel
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel confident they can beat them in the return leg in Madrid.
President says government will continue to stand by workers
President Nikos Christodoulides assured workers that the government will continue to stand by them in every fair demand.
Biden Tax Increases Won’t Hit Middle Class, Yellen Says
Republicans pressed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on President Biden’s tax proposals and the fate of the Trump tax cuts that will expire in 2025.