His brand is creative chaos
Fact: PASHIAS is a performance artist who uses his body as the primary material for creation.
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Today, ’s weather: Possible isolated storms
– Saturday’s weather may entail localised rain and isolated storms in various parts of the island.
– Temperatures will rise to 25 degrees Celsius inland, 22 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and 16 degrees Celsius in the mountains.
– Overnight temperatures will drop to around 10 degrees Celsius inland, 12 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and six degrees Celsius in the mountains.
– Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist through Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures expected to continue to drop.
Creative children, ’s workshop at museum coming up in English
Fact: Philosophy for Children trained educators Marina and Rebecca Katsaris will lead a workshop on April 13 at AG Leventis Gallery in Nicosia, focusing on helping children cultivate resilience and emotional flexibility through creative exploration of philosophical concepts.
Government , ‘addressing’ fuel price increases
The government is addressing increases in the retail price of fuel with targeted measures and by strengthening the incomes of the middle class. The government had implemented a blanket fuel tax subsidy last year, but elected not to extend it past the end of last month. A forthcoming “green tax” will be implemented later this year, potentially adding eight cents per litre to the retail price of fuel. The government is also looking to address the issue of multiple pensions for high-level government officials, aiming to replace them with a one-time lump sum payment. Changing the constitution to address multiple pensions is not an option as it would require the consent of the Turkish Cypriot community.
13 children arrested for lighting bonfires
Thirteen children were arrested and accused of illegally lighting bonfires in Limassol. The bonfires were part of the Cypriot Easter tradition of “lambradjia”, which is now strictly controlled by law. Three children were found in Saint Barbara church in Zakaki, and the other ten were found in Saint Nicholas church in Kato Polemidia. All children were charged in writing in the presence of their parents or legal guardians and were later released.
Smugglers , ‘advertising Cyprus on social media’
Fact: People smugglers are advertising voyages to Cyprus on social media.
Summary: Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that people smugglers are using social media to advertise voyages to Cyprus. He also mentioned the increasing trend of smugglers setting sail from Lebanon and the challenges in preventing boats from entering Cypriot waters. Additionally, there have been difficulties in returning migrants to Lebanon and efforts to relocate migrants to other European Union member states.
De Bruyne double leads City to emphatic win at Palace
Kevin de Bruyne scored two goals to lead Manchester City to a 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace, bringing them level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
Kindergarten fire blamed on , ‘juvenile delinquency’
Fact: Police believe the fire at a kindergarten in Nicosia’s old town was an act of juvenile delinquency.
Fire breaks out in abandoned oil mill
Fact: A fire broke out in an abandoned oil mill in Tseri on Friday night, causing extensive damage to the building and its contents. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.
A source of pleasure for gourmets worldwide
Voatsiperifery is considered one of the best peppers in the world, with a unique taste, more flavor, and less pungency than other peppers. It is endemic to Madagascar and is a source of income for people living near forests. The wild pepper is under threat of extinction and is contributing to the destruction of its habitat. Efforts are being made to domesticate the pepper to protect it and promote forest conservation.