Deaf dreams to digital realities
Fact: Two brothers, George Geratziotis and Dr Alexandros Geratziotis, developed an app called Connect Deaf to bridge the communication gap for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
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Interior Minister sees signs of solution to Cyprus problem
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that the government can see signs of a potential solution to the Cyprus problem in the near future.
Fuel prices surge after government tax measures end
Fuel prices have surged following the termination of the government’s zero tax measure on petrol and diesel, resulting in an average increase of 8.3 cents per litre. The average price of unleaded 95 fuel was €1.413,47.
The good, the bad and the reality of autism
The fact described in the text is that there is a lack of integrated care for individuals with autism over the age of 21.
Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They’re coming back to Trump.
Nelson Peltz expressed remorse for voting for Donald Trump after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, but later had breakfast with Trump and other billionaires at his mansion in Palm Beach, Florida. Peltz has stated that he would “probably” vote for the GOP front-runner in 2024. Elite donors who were once critical of Trump are now rediscovering their affinity for him due to fears of President Biden’s tax agenda. Some billionaires are considering supporting Trump financially, including Larry Ellison and Richard Uihlein, while others like Ken Griffin and Peter Thiel remain resistant. Some tech investors and leaders in Silicon Valley who were alienated by Trump’s election-fraud crusade are now coming around to support him. Gary Cohn, who was once critical of Trump, has recently spoken positively about the former president. Robert Bigelow, who criticized Trump after the Capitol riot, has pledged million to a pro-Trump campaign group. Trump is facing financial challenges and is seeking support from wealthy donors to fund his campaign.
Erdogan’s rival leads in Istanbul in high-stakes Turkey vote
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu led a challenger from President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party in local elections, potentially boosting the Turkish opposition. In Ankara, incumbent opposition mayor Mansur Yavas declared victory over his AK Party challenger. Violence erupted in some cities in eastern Turkey related to the election of neighborhood officials. Imamoglu had 50% support compared to 41.26% for AK Party challenger Murat Kurum. The CHP is leading nationwide by almost 39% of the votes. Analysts suggest that a poor showing for AKP could loosen Erdogan’s control of Turkey. Imamoglu’s win could signal potential change in Turkey’s political landscape.
Man City and Arsenal showdown ends goalless
Arsenal is in the hunt for their first league title in 20 years.
Force of Nature-Storm Nelson arrives in France
Fact: Waves crashed against a lighthouse during Storm Nelson in Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
Christodoulides to meet halloumi stakeholders in April
Fact: The deadline for goat and sheep milk to make up half of PDO halloumi has been extended to 2029.
Britain, ’s King Charles attends Easter Sunday service
Fact: Britain’s King Charles attended the annual Easter church service in Windsor, his first public royal event since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February.