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Christodoulidis for stadium lockout: "I'm not ruling anything out…"

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Christodoulidis for stadium lockout: "I'm not ruling anything out..."

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, mentioned the possibility of closing stadiums in response to recent events at the "Alphamega" stadium. He stated that he is waiting for decisions from the executive committee of the Cyprus Football Association (KOP) before making a final decision. The priority is the safety of the public. The Minister of Justice will attend the KOP meeting to hear the decisions. The President also expressed concerns about the country facing other challenges such as migration and crime, and emphasized that the taxpayer should not bear the burden of football-related incidents. He stated that if some people want this kind of championship, it will not happen. He is eagerly awaiting the decisions and does not exclude any possibilities.

Gaiego: "Not such easy goals… – We won't be mad because we lost"

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Gaiego: "Not such easy goals... - We won't be mad because we lost"

The coach of Anorthosis, David Gagego, spoke after his team's 2-1 defeat to Aris in Limassol. He mentioned that in the first half, the team defended well but lacked personality with the ball. In the second half, they equalized but did not defend properly, resulting in an easy goal for Aris. He emphasized the need to improve and not lose when the opponent is not better. He also mentioned that Kastel felt pain and requested a substitution.

He came in and loudly shouted with the duduka at the players of AEL

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He came in and loudly shouted with the duduka at the players of AEL

The fact described in the text is that the AEL football team is currently in a difficult situation, having suffered four consecutive defeats and a draw in their most recent match. After the game, there were protests from fans, with some entering the field and expressing their dissatisfaction with the players and coaching staff. The fans are disappointed with the team's performance this season, which has kept them far from the top positions. The next important match for AEL is a derby against Apollon in the second phase of the cup, which is now their main goal.

The cultural agenda of the weekend

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The cultural agenda of the weekend

Some cultural events are taking place this weekend. The "Artists in Process: Again" program is being presented at the Dance Gate Lefkosia-Cyprus in collaboration with the Dance House Lefkosia. Four artists have been invited to showcase their work, which was developed through a five-month artistic research project. The play "The Mother" is also being performed, based on true events and directed by Alexia Papalazarou. The opera "Nabucco MET LIVE" is being staged at the Rialto Theatre, and the play "The Visit of the Old Lady" is being performed at the THOC Central Stage. Additionally, there is an exhibition titled "Uncomfortable Poses" by Polish artist Michael Slusakowicz at the 125 Space.

Anorthosis is going crazy, after APOEL they also defeated AEK

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Anorthosis is going crazy, after APOEL they also defeated AEK

Anorthosis won the derby against Petrolina AEK with a score of 82-72 in the 15th round of the Basket League. This victory marks Anorthosis' fifth consecutive win and keeps them in the top positions of the standings. The top scorers for Anorthosis were Horton with 21 points, Skinner with 17 points, and Li with 16 points. Brown was the standout player for Petrolina AEK with 27 points.

APOEL's position: "The matches should be judged on the field – He should go to jail"

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APOEL's position: "The matches should be judged on the field - He should go to jail"

The spokesperson of APOEL, Nektarios Petevinos, spoke about the team's position regarding the incidents that occurred during the match with Nea Salamis. He condemned the throwing of flares and bottles, stating that it destroys what a team builds. He expressed the hope that the matches will be decided on the field and not in court. He also criticized the police's handling of the situation and emphasized that the control lies with the police, not the clubs. He described the incidents as dangerous and expressed concern about the potential consequences for the team. He called for the person responsible to be punished, including imprisonment.