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Exploring the essence of purity

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Exploring the essence of purity

– Upcoming exhibition in Cyprus mountains challenges what is considered pure
– The exhibition will feature 16 artists from all over Cyprus
– The theme of purity was inspired by the curator’s meditation and research on soil in Salamiou and Lemona villages
– The opening event will be held on April 13 at the gallery
– Interactive parallel events are scheduled throughout the exhibition
– A guide in Greek and English will be created for those who feel distant from contemporary art themes

Polls close in Turkish local elections

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Polls close in Turkish local elections

Polls closed at 5pm on Sunday in Turkey’s local elections. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once said that whoever wins Istanbul wins Turkey. Murat Kurum is the preferred candidate of Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Imamoglu is hoping to retain the mayoralty in Istanbul. Erdogan’s Ak Parti is unlikely to win in Ankara and Izmir. Violence was reported in some areas during the elections, with three people killed in shootings related to mukhtar elections.

Opinion: Dear Ontario: Corporate subsidies aren’t the path to prosperity

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Opinion: Dear Ontario: Corporate subsidies aren’t the path to prosperity

The Ontario budget included an extra 0 million for the Invest Ontario Fund to give more funds to large businesses. Ontario has overtaken Quebec as the biggest champion of taxpayer-funded subsidies, spending an average of .1 billion a year on corporate handouts since 2018. The author argues that cutting corporate taxes and eliminating corporate welfare would attract more businesses to Ontario and stimulate economic growth.

Woman arrested after swallowing packets of cocaine

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Woman arrested after swallowing packets of cocaine

A 24-year-old woman was remanded in custody for eight days after admitting to Larnaca airport police that she had swallowed packets of cocaine before traveling to Cyprus. During a search of her luggage, nothing objectionable was found, but an x-ray at Larnaca general hospital revealed that she was “carrying a number of foreign objects,” leading to her arrest. The police investigation is ongoing.

Crazy parking spots near primary school

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Crazy parking spots near primary school

Fact: The provision and painting of designated new parking spaces on side roads in the Strovolos municipality is turning these roads into one-way lanes, causing extreme narrowing of the roads and posing an increased risk of traffic accidents.

A , ‘love of loneliness’ marks demands for two-state solution in Cyprus

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A , ‘love of loneliness’ marks demands for two-state solution in Cyprus

Fact: The Turkish Cypriot pro-solution camp believes that any new Cyprus negotiation process should have predetermined timeframes and clear consequences of failure to have a chance of success.

Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation: Annual Activity Report 2023

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Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation: Annual Activity Report 2023

The Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation, established in 2020, focuses on Social Welfare, Education, Culture, Health, and the Environment in Cyprus. In 2023, the Foundation supported charity organizations, documented historic architecture, established partnerships, and engaged in community support and environmental conservation efforts. The Foundation also expanded its board and participated in cultural and scientific workshops to enrich Cyprus’s societal and cultural fabric.