Police in Larnaca are investigating an incident where shots were fired at the front windows of a local coffee shop. No one was injured during the episode. The shots were fired by a hooded perpetrator with a pistol, aiming at the glass windows to cause intimidation rather than to injure anyone.
Paphos has been named the most liveable small city in the world by Compare the Market AU.
On June 2, the Kolla Factory of Arts and Culture in Limassol will host a cyberpunk-inspired city market with over 100 local shops, various activities for all ages, music, and performances from 3 pm to 10 pm.
An Australian university is turning used coffee grounds into a material that can be added to concrete, making it stronger and more sustainable. This process could potentially lower greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production. The biochar created from coffee waste can replace up to 15% of the sand used in concrete, making the concrete 30% stronger and reducing the amount of cement needed by up to 10%. This innovation has the potential to reduce the amount of sand extracted for concrete production, which is environmentally destructive and in short supply. The coffee concrete has already been used in constructing a footpath, and there are plans to expand its use in major road projects. Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and could be turned into biochar for concrete applications, potentially reducing emissions from food waste as well. Other universities are also researching the use of biochar in concrete, but RMIT was the first to utilize waste coffee grounds in this way.
Jeep Club Cy is organizing a charity march in Larnaca on Sunday May 26, 2024, with all proceeds going to the Pancyprian Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF).
The Limassol Boat Show 2024 will take place from May 23 to 26 at Limassol Marina, featuring impressive yachts, diving and fishing equipment, cars, and various marine services. The event aims to establish Cyprus on the maritime map and develop the local shipping sector.
Fact: The Cyberness Market will showcase over 100 local brands and feature AI paintings, 3D printed household items made from recycled plastic, and eco-friendly décor among its art offerings.
Fact: The Vassiliades family owns the Oinou Yi vineyard and focuses on producing fine wines for consumption in Cyprus and abroad.
The 1960s teenage girl is a pop culture icon, but the real experiences of women during that era were more complex. A study conducted on girls growing up in Britain between the 1950s and 1970s revealed diverse experiences, with some enjoying opportunities in London while others faced poverty and limited leisure options. Access to education and professional opportunities for girls was uneven, with many leaving school at 15 without qualifications. The fear of getting pregnant out of wedlock was prevalent, as access to contraception and sex education was limited. Early marriage was common, but easier access to divorce from 1969 provided a way out for some women.
Nicosia is ranked as the fifth-best city in Europe for coffee lovers, with the most hours of sunshine and the least amount of rainfall over the summer months.