Italian police arrested 13 prison guards on suspicion of torture and ill-treatment of juvenile detainees at the Cesare Beccaria juvenile detention centre in Milan. The investigation stemmed from reports by the prisoners’ rights ombudsman and involved testimonies from the detainees and camera footage from inside the prison. The alleged offences were committed from 2022 to the present day.
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Bowls Cyprus will be holding the National Bowls Finals at the Aliathlon Bowling Club, Paphos on 2-3rd of May. The winners of the ladies and gents single sets match will be eligible to represent Cyprus in the World Champion of Champions in Australia in 2025. Spectators are welcome to attend the event, where food and drink will be available.
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 with Jude Bellingham scoring the winning goal in added time.
Burger King in the UK will be launching halloumi fries on Tuesday, made with halloumi directly sourced from Cyprus.
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Fines have been imposed on 16 shipowners over the last 10 years for pollution caused by oil, illegal discharge of sewage, and illegal cleaning of vessels without obtaining approval from the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA).
Former Cyprus Airways CEO Paul Sies has joined travel-tech company Journey Mentor as president and chief executive officer.
The deputy ministry of tourism has created an augmented reality app called Heartland of Legends (HoL) that takes users on a virtual tour of 20 Cypriot villages using dragons and mythical characters. The app aims to develop rural and mountain tourism by offering authentic experiences and stories about the nature, tradition, and way of life in these areas. Users can visit the villages and uncover a story at each location, with designs inspired by the works of Cypriot engraver Hambis Tsangaris.
Fact: The Covid 19 pandemic has led to increased awareness in self-care, with people realizing the importance of taking care of their health and wellness as a constant condition.