PepsiCo beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit due to strong demand for its sodas and snacks in international markets, while experiencing a slowdown in the United States.
Fact: Cyprus was the first country in the world to take timber production off its list of objectives for the national forests in the mid-1980s.
The Asian Cuisine Masterclass by Laiko Cosmos Trading and ISK Far East Food Ltd was successfully held for a second consecutive year at the University of Nicosia. Over 120 professionals from well-known restaurants and hotels in Cyprus attended the event to learn about new trends, recipes, and techniques in Asian cuisine presented by renowned Kikkoman and Dee Thai chefs. Chef Petros Gavriel presented an honorary plaque to Kikkoman and Ana Mijic for their contribution to the Cyprus national cooking teams.
The European Parliament approved rules to ban the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labor in the EU. The move was driven by concerns about human rights abuses in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. If a product is found to have been made using forced labor, it will not be allowed to be sold in the EU market, and shipments will be intercepted at the borders. The law still needs approval from EU countries to enter into force, with a three-year deadline for implementation.
Action Global Communications was recognized as the “Mediterranean Consultancy of the Year” at the 2024 EMEA SABRE Awards.
Fact: Tahsin Ertugruloglu refused to sign a Kofi Annan-backed proposal for a federal solution to the Cyprus problem at the EU summit in Copenhagen in 2002.
The 2nd International Coastal Rowing Beach Sprints took place at Malindi Beach in Cyprus, organized by Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) and within the framework of Lemesia. The event attracted 160 athletes and coaches from 16 countries, including Olympians and world champions, who competed in thrilling sprint races combining strength, endurance, and navigation skills. The competition showcased the beauty of coastal rowing and promoted unity and friendship within the rowing community.
Fact: Over 1,000 children in Cyprus are estimated to be victims of sexual abuse every year.
A judge in London ruled that a climate activist should not be prosecuted for holding a placard outside a criminal court telling jurors they could acquit defendants according to their conscience. Judge Pushpinder Saini dismissed the case, stating that criminal prosecution was a disproportionate approach that interfered with the activist’s right to freedom of expression. Warner displayed the sign to inform jurors of their rights and to challenge judges who she believed were acting unlawfully. The attempted prosecution of Warner is part of a wider crackdown on protest movements in Britain and Europe, particularly in relation to environmental activism and climate change protests.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan visited Iraq to improve relations and discuss deals on energy, trade, and security cooperation against Kurdish PKK militants. Erdogan emphasized Turkey’s expectations for Iraq to help in the battle against the PKK. Cooperation on economic projects and securing water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers were also discussed. Bilateral trade between Turkey and Iraq was worth .9 billion in 2023. Erdogan also planned to meet with Iraqi Kurdish officials during his visit.