June 9

How indulging in burgers could take you to see Metallica

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How indulging in burgers could take you to see Metallica

An upcoming week-long Burger Week event at Moondog’s Bar & Grill in Nicosia will feature a specially designed menu with 40 different burgers and sauces. One lucky winner will have the opportunity to fly to Warsaw to see Metallica live in concert. The draw for the competition will take place on June 9, with every burger ordered counting as one entry. The prize includes return flights for two, 4-star hotel accommodation, and two tickets to the concert on July 7.

First election results announced by 7.30pm on June 9

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First election results announced by 7.30pm on June 9

The first election results on June 9 are expected to come out by 7.30pm on Sunday night, with final results expected to be received by 7-8am on Monday morning.

When darkness is normalised in politics

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When darkness is normalised in politics

The far-right party ELAM has gained significant political space in Cyprus, attracting voters from various parties. This rise of the far-right is not just a Cypriot issue but a European and international phenomenon. The far-right thrives on crises and social inequalities, offering what seems like an attractive alternative to traditional parties. Despite some missteps, ELAM continues to influence public discussions and set the agenda, posing a potential nightmare for other parties and society as a whole. The focus should be on countering the far-right through effective policies and addressing pressing issues to prevent the normalization of fascism.

Education ministry working on mobile phone ban in secondary schools

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Education ministry working on mobile phone ban in secondary schools

The education ministry in Cyprus is working on a bill to introduce the same penalties for secondary school students using mobile phones in class as those currently enforced in primary schools.

Three MEPs headed for re-election

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Three MEPs headed for re-election

Three of the six outgoing Cyprus MEPs seem set for re-election, with incumbents Loucas Fourlas, Giorgos Georgiou, and Costas Mavrides expected to retain their seats. The far-right party ELAM could win its first European seat.

When the ballot box speaks, it will be too late

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When the ballot box speaks, it will be too late

The political scene in Cyprus is currently lacking substance and meaningful discourse as the election approaches on June 9. Major parties are focusing on internal rivalries and ideological confrontations, neglecting important issues for discussion. The failure to address societal problems and engage in coherent political discourse is leading to voter alienation and a rise in support for options offering hollow populism and better marketing through social media.

Police complain about election day pay

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Police complain about election day pay

The police branch of the independent union of public employees, Asdyk, expressed dissatisfaction with the finance ministry’s decision to calculate compensation for police officers working during the upcoming elections on June 9 based on the A3 civil service pay scale, which would result in lower payment for the officers.

Confusion reigns in lead up to next month, ’s elections

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Confusion reigns in lead up to next month, ’s elections

There are more than 7,000 candidates running in the upcoming EU and local government elections in Cyprus. Voters will have to choose among 12 political party combinations and independent candidates. The ballot papers are printed in different colors to help voters differentiate between the various elections. Two communities did not have candidates, and others did not meet the required number of candidates for community council members, so a new date will be set for those elections.