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In Cyprus 50 years ago, in Israel 7 months ago

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In Cyprus 50 years ago, in Israel 7 months ago

The Palestinian President made a translation error in an official statement that referred to the “Greek Administration of Southern Cyprus,” causing mild reactions in Cyprus. Some people point out that Cyprus recognized the State of Palestine in 1988, unlike Spain, Ireland, and Norway, which recently did so. The focus should be on the form of the state, as Hamas, a terrorist organization, is in control of Gaza and aims to prevent Israel from having a state.

Portugal demolish England at u17 Euros

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Portugal demolish England at u17 Euros

Portugal demolished England 4-1 at the Ammochostos Stadium in Larnaca to maintain their perfect start to the Uefa under 17 championship. Portugal then managed to build a sustained period of pressure. Rodrigo Mora arrowed his shot low and into the bottom left-hand corner of the net. Mikey Moore made no mistake to score from close range. Rodrigo Mora tapped into an empty net for his second goal of the game. Silva made no mistake with the finish, slotting the ball into the bottom right-hand corner. Afonso Patrao passed the ball into the empty net with his first touch after coming on as a substitute. Portugal are all but through to the quarter finals. Poland battled back from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Sweden.

EU issues warning to Cyprus over 15 per cent tax rate for multinationals

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EU issues warning to Cyprus over 15 per cent tax rate for multinationals

The European Commission issued reasoned opinions to Cyprus and other member states for failing to implement a minimum 15 per cent tax rate on large multinational corporations.

Norway, Ireland and Spain, recognise Palestinian state; effective on May 28

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Norway, Ireland and Spain, recognise Palestinian state; effective on May 28

Norway, Ireland, and Spain will recognize an independent Palestinian state to help bring peace with Israel. European Union members Slovenia and Malta also plan to make the recognition, believing a two-state solution is crucial for lasting peace in the region. Before the announcement, 143 out of 193 United Nations member-states recognized a Palestinian state. Norway will only recognize Palestine if it can positively impact the peace process, in line with the United States’ stance.

Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth

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Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth

Google, owned by Alphabet, will invest 1 billion euros into expanding its data centre campus in Finland to support the growth of its artificial intelligence business in Europe.

Election year Trump biopic , ‘The Apprentice’ premieres at Cannes

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Election year Trump biopic , ‘The Apprentice’ premieres at Cannes

Fact: Ali Abbasi’s drama “The Apprentice” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, focusing on Donald Trump’s rise as a New York real estate mogul.

Euro U17 kicks off, as Cyprus ready to host its biggest football competition

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Euro U17 kicks off, as Cyprus ready to host its biggest football competition

The UEFA European Under-17 Championship finals begin in Cyprus today, with sixteen national teams competing for the title. Cyprus is in Group A with the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Serbia, aiming to advance to the knockout stages. Other matches today include Serbia vs. Ukraine, Denmark vs. Wales, and Croatia vs. Austria.

Diplomats urge LGBT rights progress in Cyprus

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Diplomats urge LGBT rights progress in Cyprus

– Diplomatic missions in Cyprus issued a joint statement in support of human rights for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics.
– The statement praised Cyprus for progress in recognizing and protecting LGBTQI+ rights, including legislation criminalizing conversion therapies.
– Encouraged Cyprus to consider removing legislative exclusion of same-sex couples in civil union from adoption and to make progress on legal gender identity recognition and recognition of same-sex marriages conducted abroad.
– Highlighted the need for continued work towards a reality where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of sexual orientation.

Western nations urge Israel to comply with international law in Gaza

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Western nations urge Israel to comply with international law in Gaza

A group of Western nations, including G7 countries, signed a letter urging Israel to comply with international law in Gaza and address the humanitarian crisis. The letter expressed opposition to a full-scale military operation in Rafah and called for increased humanitarian aid to reach the population. Israel denied blocking aid and said it needs to eliminate Hamas for its own protection. The Western nations also called for a sustainable ceasefire and the resumption of essential services in Gaza.

Cyprus hosting summit on Syrian migration

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Cyprus hosting summit on Syrian migration

Fact: Cyprus will host an international meeting of interior ministers to discuss migration, with a focus on declaring parts of Syria safe for migrants to return.