European court backs Italy in Greek statue dispute with Getty Museum
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of Italy’s demand for the return of the “Victorious Youth” statue from the Getty Villa Museum in the United States.
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Learning to live together
The Hehe culture in China promotes harmonious coexistence among young and old, locals, and foreigners. In Cyprus, civic projects also aim to establish peace and cooperation, with initiatives like the Home for Cooperation bringing citizens from across the island’s divide together for culture, art, and education.
Moneyval reports improvements in money laundering measures
Cyprus has welcomed a Moneyval report that acknowledged improvements in tackling money laundering and terrorism financing, but also identified existing shortcomings.
US military completes half of artificial port for Gaza aid
The US military has completed over 50% of the construction of a temporary artificial port in Gaza to help deliver humanitarian aid, costing around 0 million. The port is expected to be operational soon, but it will not replace aid deliveries through land routes. US officials are working to address the food insecurity faced by the 2.4 million people in Gaza, following a deadly conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Attempted murder: Investigations continue in Pervolia after the discovery of new evidence
Police in Larnaca’s Pervolia area are conducting intensive investigations into the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou, known as “Dimitroui”. New evidence, including a piece of a gun found in Pervolia, is believed to be linked to the case. The attempted murder took place on April 23 on the Palaichori – Anthoupolis road, with authorities searching for the 11th person on the suspect list.
Turkish police fire tear gas and detain dozens of May Day protesters in Istanbul
Turkish riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse May Day demonstrators attempting to reach Istanbul’s Taksim Square. Dozens of protesters were detained, and President Erdogan had previously stated that the square would not be open for the annual protests. Despite the ban, workers and labor union members gathered in Sarachane neighborhood to march against inflation and economic difficulties. Over 42,000 police officers were deployed in Istanbul for the demonstrations, which have historically been held in Taksim Square.
Russia-US judicial thriller in Cyprus
A legal battle over the extradition of businessman Artur Petrov, who is accused by the US of supplying microelectronic components for Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, has been ongoing in Cyprus since last August. The Court of Appeal recently overturned a decision blocking his extradition, leading to a potential appeal to the Supreme Court. This case has political dimensions and international implications, with Russian news agency TASS closely following the developments.
15 irregular migrants in the border region of Tylliria
Fifteen Syrian irregular migrants arrived in the border region of Tylliria, crossing from occupied Limnitis to the free areas and Kato Pyrgos. They were spotted by a police patrol and consisted of nine men, four women, and two children aged eight. They will be taken to the Pournara migrant accommodation center in Kokkinotrimithia by bus.