Dimitris Andronikou, also known as “Dimitroui,” passed away at Nicosia General Hospital after being shot three times in an attempted attack. He had been in critical condition since the incident on April 23 in Anthoupoli. Andronikou was visiting friends detained as suspects in the arson of two betting shops in Nicosia when the attack occurred.
Donald Trump allegedly offered Big Oil executives 0 billion in tax breaks if they donated billion to his campaign. Congressional Democrats are investigating this potential quid pro quo deal. Joe Biden plans to eliminate these tax breaks for the oil and gas industry if elected. The fossil fuel industry is lobbying to maintain these tax breaks, which are set to expire next year. Some attendees at Trump’s fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago included executives of smaller oil companies focused on fracking and gas exporting. The event was also attended by individuals with controversial backgrounds in the oil and gas industry.
The TikTok question “Would you rather be stuck in a forest with a man or a bear?” sparked a viral trend with over 10,000 posts using the hashtags #manvsbear and #manorbear. Six out of seven women said they would choose the bear, citing reasons such as knowing what to expect from a bear and feeling safer with a bear than a man. The fear of men is a common experience among women, supported by statistics showing higher rates of violence from men. This fear may explain why most women would prefer to be stuck in a forest with a bear rather than a man.
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).
Turkish Cypriot farmers smashed the gate of the ‘prime minister’s’ office and burnt hay bales in front of the building during their protest against the government’s decision to import meat from the Netherlands and low prices for their products.
A bright comet fragment lit up the skies over parts of Spain and Portugal, with the European Space Agency confirming it was a small piece of a comet flying over the countries at a speed of 45 km per second before burning up over the Atlantic. The likelihood of finding any meteorites from the event is very low. Videos of the bright object streaking across the sky went viral on social media, with reports of the event prompting calls to emergency services in both countries. Lisbon resident Bernardo Taborda described the dazzling display as feeling like a movie and amazing.
Fact: Martinos Aristidou is the first Cypriot to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and the only Cypriot with voting privileges at the Emmys.
2nd Iberoamerican Film Festival is the second edition of the festival with Latin American film screenings. It is organized by the embassies of Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Portugal, and Spain, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes de Nicosia and The Friends of the Cinema Society. The festival will take place on May 21, 23, 28, 30, and June 4 at Cine Studio, University of Nicosia. All screenings will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English or Greek, and entry is free.
Shani Louk, a 23-year-old tattoo artist, was killed in Hamas’ attack on southern Israel. Her body was recovered months later from Gaza and will finally be laid to rest, bringing comfort to her parents. Shani’s funeral will be held on her mother’s birthday, providing solace to her family. Shani was doing what she loved at the Nova music festival before the attack and likely did not suffer. The attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 250 abductions, leading to an Israeli military offensive against Hamas. The conflict has caused widespread destruction in Gaza, with thousands dead and many displaced. Shani’s parents express pain at the misinformation displayed at some U.S. campus protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza, emphasizing the personal impact of the tragedy.
Fact: The use of smartphones has transformed the way people relate to the world and others, leading to a decline in face-to-face conversations and an increase in communication mediated through screens.