– Erling Haaland scored his 20th league goal of the season for Manchester City in a 5-1 win against Luton Town.
– Alexander Isak scored a brace for Newcastle United in a 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
– Matheus Cunha scored twice for Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.
– Brentford secured a 2-0 home win over Sheffield United.
Police refuted claims of abuse against Bangladeshi nationals after a raid in Limassol that led to the death of Anisur Rahman.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship, the MSC Aries, in the Strait of Hormuz. The ship is leased by MSC from Gortal Shipping, an affiliate of Zodiac Maritime, partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer. Tensions are rising in the region since Israel’s campaign in Gaza, with threats and warnings being issued by Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran has also threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. Yemen’s Houthi group has been disrupting global trade by attacking ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea. The United States and Britain have responded with strikes against Houthi targets. The Joint Maritime Information Center has advised caution for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal-print designs, has passed away at the age of 83 after being ill for some time. He is survived by his six children and partner Sandra Bergman Nilsson. Cavalli’s legacy remains an inspiration, as stated by the chief executive of Roberto Cavalli. The designer, known for his bright colors and patchwork effects, also had a nightclub in Milan and expanded into real estate. His funeral will be held in Florence on Monday.
– Cyprus’ contribution to the EU renewable energy target is below that required by EU legislation.
– The EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius, stated that Cyprus has taken significant steps towards implementing green reforms and investments.
– There is untapped potential for renewable energy in Cyprus.
– The updated national Recovery and Resilience Plan is important for accelerating the use of renewable energy in Cyprus.
– Sinkevicius highlighted Cyprus’ failures in Natura 2000 areas and the EU’s decision to take the country to the EU Court of Justice.
– He emphasized the need for appropriate measures in areas of conservation.
– Sinkevicius mentioned that environmental protection and development of tourism should not be contradictory goals.
– The EU supports bi-communal cooperation on the environment in Cyprus through technical support, funding, and projects with an environmental footprint that benefit both sides.
– Sinkevicius discussed the EU’s role in preventing wildfires, reforestation policies, air pollution, and dealing with the increase of dust storms in Cyprus.
Fact: Anis Rahman, a Bangladeshi national, jumped to his death to escape a police raid in Limassol, Cyprus.
Fact: ETF liquidity refers to the ease with which an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can be bought or sold on the market without significantly affecting its price.
Fact: When it comes to indecisive weather, the main thing to be concerned about is comfort.
Fact: Peter Bird, a resident artist at Mola Culture Factory in Lefkara village, has been based in Cyprus since 2009 and creates intricate sculptures and paintings.
Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou and Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy Taku Ishii expressed the joint wish to renew discussions on strengthening economic and business ties between Cyprus and Japan.