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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour

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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour

The European Parliament approved rules to ban the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labor in the EU. The move was driven by concerns about human rights abuses in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. If a product is found to have been made using forced labor, it will not be allowed to be sold in the EU market, and shipments will be intercepted at the borders. The law still needs approval from EU countries to enter into force, with a three-year deadline for implementation.

Chief Scientist accompanies Paphos students in Egypt

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Chief Scientist accompanies Paphos students in Egypt

Fact: A team from Neapolis University of Paphos in Cyprus secured a spot in the finals of the ICPC competition for the first time, competing against students from 3,000 universities across 111 countries.

The Cypriot pushing the boundaries of fashion

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The Cypriot pushing the boundaries of fashion

Fact: Constantinos Panayiotou is the man behind the digital fashion brand PET LIGER, which is pioneering the digital revolution in fashion.

Aboriginal spears snatched by British in 1770 to return to Australia

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Aboriginal spears snatched by British in 1770 to return to Australia

Four spears taken from Australia by British explorer James Cook more than 250 years ago will be returned by Cambridge University to descendants of the indigenous Gweagal community who crafted them.

Celestyal debuts new , ‘National Geographic Day Tours’

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Celestyal debuts new , ‘National Geographic Day Tours’

Celestyal has launched a series of seven ‘National Geographic Day Tours’ in Greece and Croatia. These tours are led by National Geographic-trained guides and offer unique experiences related to local culture and topics. The tours are available in destinations such as Athens, Dubrovnik, and Rhodes. Each tour meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria and supports the National Geographic Society.

Over 700,000 voters registered as Cyprus gears up for June elections

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Over 700,000 voters registered as Cyprus gears up for June elections

The Chief Returning Officer has released the latest registration figures for the upcoming elections, revealing that a total of 706,534 individuals are eligible to vote. The permanent electoral roll in Cyprus has 568,608 Cypriot electors, including 837 Turkish Cypriots. Nicosia has the highest number of Cypriot electors with 220,593, followed by Limassol with 159,442. Limassol and Larnaca have the highest number of registered Turkish Cypriot voters. Additionally, there are special electoral rolls for European citizens, with the highest concentration in Paphos. 103,269 Turkish Cypriots holding Cypriot identity cards can vote in the EU elections. Polling stations for European Parliament elections are set up in cities across Greece, the UK, and Belgium.

Top UN officials call on UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda

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Top UN officials call on UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda

Two United Nations officials have urged the UK to reconsider its plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda, stating that it would harm human rights and refugee protection. The UK is encouraged to find alternative solutions to address irregular migrant flows. The legislation has been criticized for deviating from the UK’s tradition of providing refuge and hindering the rule of law. Italy is also considering measures to address illegal migration, such as building reception camps in Albania for migrants arriving by sea.

Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel

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Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is determined to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as a deterrent for migrants arriving in small boats. The UK government has been trying to deport migrants to stop the flow, arguing that the crossings are risky and benefit criminal gangs. Critics believe sending asylum seekers to Rwanda is inhumane and raises concerns about human rights. Sunak’s new law limits individuals’ appeal options and overrides previous court rulings. The first flights to Rwanda are expected to take off in 10 to 12 weeks, despite opposition from charities, rights groups, and unions.

You should retract Mr Hartsiotis

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You should retract Mr Hartsiotis

The Minister of Justice criticized the media for complaining about the lack of information from the Police, calling their statements ill-advised and unacceptable. The Cyprus Police have been accused of concealing serious cases from the public, with the Minister suggesting that the media only focuses on the negatives. Journalists have the right to criticize and use independent sources in democracies, unlike in totalitarian regimes.

She produces, sells, collects, they kill

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She produces, sells, collects, they kill

The US House of Representatives has allocated billion to Ukraine and billion to Israel, including humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. The war in Ukraine benefits the US economy and Russia controls 18% of Ukrainian territory. Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, with mass graves discovered in Khan Yunis. The International Criminal Court should investigate these war crimes. Israel is preparing for military operations in Rafah with the support of its allies. The geopolitical puzzle favors certain countries, like Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus being overlooked. Cypriots and Palestinians struggle to find justice, but the EU must redefine its objectives and not blindly follow American geopolitical interests.