The roads in Cyprus have dangerous conditions, with cars and motorcycles driving at excessive speeds and not following traffic rules. The country has a higher rate of fatalities on urban roads and amongst pedestrians compared to other EU countries. The main issues contributing to the problem are problematic training, lack of respect for other road users, and lack of traffic rule enforcement.
John Malkovich is a 70-year-old Hollywood star who describes himself as a plodder with a lot of interests.
Anisur Rahman, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi national, died on April 10 after jumping off a fifth-floor balcony during a police raid on the Limassol apartment he was living in with 10 other individuals. The ombudswoman’s independent investigation into his death has been put on hold as the police file was denied to her and is being investigated by an independent authority following a complaint by Kisa NGO. The other individuals found living in Cyprus illegally are detained for possible witness testimony. The landlord of the apartment where Rahman lived has not been found at fault and other tenants continue to live there. Rahman’s death sparked protests in Limassol and Nicosia against racism faced by third-country nationals in Cyprus.
Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records and plans to appeal the verdict after his sentencing on July 11. The charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison, but Trump’s public criticism during the trial could lead to a tougher penalty. Despite the conviction, Trump is still running for president in the 2024 election and faces three other criminal prosecutions. The guilty verdict prompted him to intensify deliberations on selecting a woman as his vice presidential running mate. National opinion polls show a tight race between Trump and Joe Biden, with some Republican voters expressing continued support for Trump while others are considering voting for Democrats. The verdict led to an increase in campaign donations for Trump, and some major Republican donors plan to continue supporting his campaign. The jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business documents based on explicit testimony from Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen. If elected, Trump could potentially shut down federal cases against him related to overturning the 2020 election loss and mishandling classified documents.
President Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump and other Republicans for questioning the integrity of the guilty verdict in Trump’s hush money jury trial. Biden emphasized that Trump had the opportunity to defend himself, the case was brought by the state, and the verdict was delivered by a jury of 12 citizens. Biden condemned attempts to undermine the U.S. justice system with false allegations and called it reckless, dangerous, and irresponsible. Trump, on the other hand, claimed the trial was politically motivated and suggested that no American was safe from prosecution. The guilty verdict in Trump’s trial has implications for the upcoming presidential election where Trump will try to win back the White House from Biden.