‘Do not turn your back on the electoral process’
Fact: Voters are encouraged to educate themselves on the forthcoming elections and not wait until election day to be faced with an unfamiliar ballot paper.
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Slovak PM Fico stable but in serious condition
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition has stabilized but remains serious after an assassination attempt.
Waiter stabs customer in bill dispute
Fact: A waiter stabbed a customer during a dispute over the customer’s bill at a restaurant in Karavas.
Cyprus inflation up by 2.1 per cent in April
The harmonized inflation rate in Cyprus increased by 2.1 per cent in April 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.
Donald Trump falsely tells supporters he won Minnesota in 2020
Fact: Donald Trump falsely claimed that he won the 2020 presidential election in Minnesota and stated he would win this year in a state that has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate in over 50 years.
Gunmen kill three Spanish tourists in Afghanistan, ’s central Bamyan province
Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province.
Eight arrested after climate activists breach German airport
Fact: German police arrested eight climate activists who breached the grounds of Munich airport, causing it to briefly close during a busy holiday weekend.
Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?
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.
Performance probes female existence
An upcoming performance in Nicosia titled ‘How Do You Like Your Pink?’ challenges stereotypes and social roles related to the female existence in today’s society. The performance explores conditioning and grooming women go through from childhood to adulthood, touching on personal, collective archives, gender-based violence, and contemporary literature and music. The four performers on stage, each in a different decade and phase in their life, weave together personal experiences with references to classical fairy tales, social stereotypes, and phenomena.
Reduction in the Small Business Tax Rate Passes in the House of Assembly
The small business corporate income tax rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has been reduced from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent effective January 1, 2024.