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Church runs illegal lottery to fund unpermitted monastery construction

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Church runs illegal lottery to fund unpermitted monastery construction

The Church of Panagia Ayia Napa conducted an unlicensed raffle to raise funds for an illegally built monastery in a protected area. The Ministry of Finance considers this a serious offense and plans to demand an immediate halt to the raffle, as well as forward a report to the police for investigation. The raffle tickets also included a section for collecting donations, but the Church clarified that the funds were for general charitable purposes, not specifically for the controversial monastery project. Environmental groups have condemned the Church’s actions, questioning the legitimacy of the raffle and criticizing the promotion of an unlawful construction project.

Cyprus left without firefighting aircraft

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Cyprus left without firefighting aircraft

Cyprus currently has no firefighting aircraft available to use in case of a forest fire. The eight aircraft under the forestry department’s service are still being repaired. The state mechanism for dealing with fires will be ready early in June. The planning for firefighting aircraft was not done properly.

Why Big Corporations Get Special Tax Breaks and You Don’t, by Jim Hightower

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Why Big Corporations Get Special Tax Breaks and You Don't, by Jim Hightower

– Free market ideologues justify corporate greed over public need by fabricating stories about how tax windfalls will be invested for the common good, but in reality, the money is simply pocketed by corporate executives.
– The Institute for Policy Studies analyzed financial data of 35 profitable corporations, including Tesla, T-Mobile, and Duke Energy, and found that they paid zero in federal taxes and received nearly billion in refunds over a four-year period.
– Asbestos, a cancer-causing product banned in over 50 countries, continues to be used in the U.S., causing the deaths of thousands of Americans each year, especially firefighters. Despite efforts to ban it, the EPA under Trump did nothing, but under Biden, a ban is set to take effect in twelve years due to industry lobbying.
– Political hucksters who push to eliminate regulations may be putting corporate profits over public safety, as seen in the case of asbestos. Trump has promised to eliminate regulations if elected again, raising concerns about who will benefit from such actions.

Situation in Gaza , ‘desperate’, as WCK suspends relief

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Situation in Gaza , ‘desperate’, as WCK suspends relief

World Central Kitchen suspended its operations in Gaza after seven of its aid workers were killed in an IDF strike. President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the maritime aid corridor will remain open despite the suspension.

Israeli airstrike kills 7 air workers in Gaza, Netanyahu says it was ‘unintentional’

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Israeli airstrike kills 7 air workers in Gaza, Netanyahu says it was ‘unintentional’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his regret over an Israeli airstrike that unintentionally killed seven people working for Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen charity in Gaza. The airstrike hit a WCK convoy, killing citizens of Australia, Britain, and Poland, as well as Palestinians and a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. The Israeli military pledged an independent inquiry into the incident, which drew widespread condemnation and increased pressure to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught

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Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught

Three 12-year-old children were shot and wounded at a school in Finland, with the suspect also being 12 years old. The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of Helsinki. The victims were taken to the hospital, and the suspect was taken into custody. Finland has had previous school shootings, leading to stricter gun legislation in 2010.

April on Netflix is not for fools

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April on Netflix is not for fools

– Hans Zimmer is one of the best music composers in Hollywood with a career spanning over 40 years.
– The Matrix trilogy became a milestone for modern sci-fi films and launched the careers of the Wachowski sisters.
– Ripley is a series based on Patricia Highsmith’s novels starring Tom Ripley, with Andrew Scott in the lead role.
– Jimmy Carr’s new special on Netflix tackles topics like gun control, being cancelled, consent, and hecklers.
– Dead Boy Detectives is a new series by Neil Gaiman about two dead boys who solve crimes dealing with the supernatural.
– The Maze Runner trilogy is a successful Young Adult film series set in a dystopian future.
– Rebel Moon – Scargiver is the finale of Zack Snyder’s epic space saga.

Police urge precaution for mountain hiking

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Police urge precaution for mountain hiking

– Hiking expeditions in nature have begun for hiking enthusiasts, leading to calls for help, rescue, or locating individuals at Police Stations in Troodos and Platres.
– Hikers often underestimate the dangers and fail to take necessary precautionary measures, resulting in getting lost or injured.
– A British family recently got lost during a hike in the Madari area, but were found safe with the help of technology after several hours.
– The Troodos area has beautiful and extensive nature trails, but they hide many dangers that hikers must be aware of and take precautions for.
– Before embarking on a hiking trip, hikers should be aware of the mountain’s peculiarities, carry essentials in a backpack, wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and consider weather conditions.
– Smart applications can be a useful tool for hikers to send their location for immediate tracking in case of an incident or disorientation.