Swords drawn over illegal Ayia Napa monastery
Architects and engineers involved in the construction of a monastery at the environmentally protected Natura 2000 site in Cape Greco will appear before a disciplinary board.
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Outdoor artworks in Paphos disappear
Artworks created and placed in outdoor spaces in Paphos during its time as the European Capital of Culture in 2017 are being denounced by cultural bodies and stakeholders of the city. The Cultural Movement ex-Artis accuses the Paphos Municipality of irresponsibility, claiming that several sculptures are now missing and at risk of being destroyed. Specifically, three sculptures, including works by Rinos Stefani and Herman Pit, are mentioned as missing. Ex-Artis is calling on the Municipality to locate and reposition the missing artworks at their original sites.
Pelosi joins call for Biden to stop transfer of US weapons to Israel
Nancy Pelosi and other congressional Democrats signed a letter urging President Biden to stop weapons transfers to Israel amid criticism of Israel’s military assault on Gaza, which has led to thousands of deaths and widespread hunger. Pelosi’s support highlights a growing mainstream view in the Democratic Party. The letter also called for an investigation into an Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers. The United Nations has warned of a looming famine in Gaza.