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Russian billionaire Fridman wins appeal but remains under EU sanctions

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Russian billionaire Fridman wins appeal but remains under EU sanctions

Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman and his business partner Petr Aven were successful in appealing against EU sanctions related to Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The European Union Court of Justice annulled the sanctions, stating that there was insufficient evidence to justify their inclusion on the list. The men remain under separate punitive measures for now, with Fridman expressing satisfaction with the court’s decision. The EU has imposed sanctions on over 1,700 individuals and entities in connection to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but some sanctions have been voided or not extended by the ECJ.

Cabinet must , ‘do more’ for digital citizen app

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Cabinet must , ‘do more’ for digital citizen app

President Nikos Christodoulides wants his cabinet to do more to bring to fruition the government’s “digital citizen” application, which aims to offer citizens state services in an evolutionary way. He announced the planned application in January and expects it to enter service in the second half of the year.

Kavindu, Ruwan and Avinash star on busy cricket weekend

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Kavindu, Ruwan and Avinash star on busy cricket weekend

Sri Lanka Lions had a mixed weekend of cricket, beating Amdocs in the BAOFinancial 40 Over Cup before losing to MSN Punjab Lions in a T20 match.

Farah Nabulsi: Cinema holds a powerful role in addressing oppressions

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Farah Nabulsi: Cinema holds a powerful role in addressing oppressions

Farah Nabulsi started her career as an institutional equity stockbroker but transitioned to filmmaking in her late 30s after visiting Palestine. She founded Native Liberty Productions to highlight injustices faced by Palestinians. Her work, including the short film “The Present,” has received international acclaim. Nabulsi’s latest film, “The Teacher,” will be screened at the Cyprus Film Days International Festival. She believes cinema plays a crucial role in addressing oppressive realities and hopes to contribute to a narrative that inspires change.

Alien fever dreams fuel Peruvian grave robbings

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Alien fever dreams fuel Peruvian grave robbings

Leandro Rivera discovered a cave in Peru’s Nazca region containing pre-Hispanic artifacts, including human bodies with elongated heads and three fingers on each hand. Rivera was convicted of assault on public monuments for excavating the artifacts, which ended up in Mexico and sparked debates on UFOs. Peru is struggling to control the trafficking of archaeological items, which have become popular on the online black market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite efforts to repatriate stolen artifacts, demands from private collectors in the US and Europe persist. Authorities in Peru face challenges in preventing looted items from leaving the country and repatriating smuggled remains.

Larnaca wages war on mosquitoes

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Larnaca wages war on mosquitoes

The Larnaca municipality is continuing inspections and spraying of areas with high volumes of mosquitoes. They are placing emphasis on salt lakes, using biological insecticides, and spraying rainwater gates, outdoor pools, and other stagnant water areas. Residents are urged to take measures to prevent mosquito larvae from hatching by avoiding stagnant water and clearing wild vegetation.

Spurs, ’ top four hopes dented in draw at West Ham

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Spurs, ’ top four hopes dented in draw at West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move into the top four when they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United after Brennan Johnson’s early strike was cancelled out by Kurt Zouma’s header in their Premier League clash.