Monks, ’ lawyers demand halt to church probe
Lawyers representing the Osiou Avakoum monks called for an end to investigations by the archdiocese, citing alleged prior sentencing of the monks for crimes.
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Winners of Stelios bicommunal awards announced
Fact: A total of 10 bicommunal business ventures were crowned winners of the Stelios Foundation Bicommunal Business Awards, each winning €20,000.
Calls for , ‘urgent’ action on migration
The House interior committee called on the government to urgently and effectively manage the migration issue, focusing on upgrading infrastructure for reception centers and accommodation for asylum seekers, improving the procedures for examining asylum applications, and providing access to legal representation for unaccompanied minors. The government should also adopt procedures to ensure humane living conditions in reception centers and suppress incidences of crime in and around these centers.
Easter concert presents music as eternal light
Fact: Soprano Zoe Nicolaidou, violinist Nikos Pittas, pianist Zbynek Maruska, and the EMMELEIA choir will be presenting a concert series called “Music as Eternal Light” in Larnaca and Limassol.
National guard chief: Auditor, ’s report risks military secrets
The head of the national guard expressed concern about potentially sensitive information regarding the military being revealed by the auditor-general, including details about weapons storage depots and the state of munitions. He emphasized the need to conceal such information for security reasons and to avoid creating a sense of insecurity among the population.
– President Nikos Christodoulides received a stipend of €4,128.45 monthly for three months while stationed in Cyprus, despite being originally stationed in Brussels.
– The stipend was not officially approved by the foreign minister, but by the permanent secretary.
– Rent amounting to €45,000 was paid to a diplomat living in his own flat abroad from 2018 to 2021, which was not recovered by the foreign ministry.
Picture of Palestinian woman holding dead child wins 2024 World Press Photo
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award for his image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece in the Gaza Strip. The picture was taken in a hospital in southern Gaza where families were searching for relatives killed during Israeli bombing. Salem hopes the award will bring awareness to the human impact of war, especially on children.
Prince William back to public duties after wife Kate’s cancer revelation
Prince William returned to public duties for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer. Kate, the Princess of Wales, shared in a video message that tests following surgery uncovered cancer, which was a shock. William appeared in good spirits during a visit to a food redistribution charity and a youth center, receiving ‘get well soon’ cards for Kate and his father, King Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment. Kate will return to public duties when her medical team deems her well enough, with no specific timeline given.
‘Being a migrant is not a crime’ – protest organised for Saturday
Fact: A protest against racism and in support of migrant rights is being organized in Solomos Square, Nicosia.
Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed pride in his team’s defensive performance against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals, leading them to victory in a penalty shootout.