British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at staff
The British ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, was removed from his post after pointing an assault rifle at a local embassy employee in a car.
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Agios Sylas fire front improving, authorities say [PHOTOS+VIDEO]
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A fire broke out in the Agios Sylas area of Limassol, prompting a large operation by the Fire Service and other services to contain it. Efforts are ongoing for complete containment, with the situation having significantly improved. Civil Defence evacuated residences, businesses, and livestock farms in the Polemidia area. Three aircraft and multiple firefighting teams were deployed to combat the blaze, with ground forces creating firebreaks despite strong winds. The Minister of Justice and Public Order oversaw operations at the forward command centre, and the Limassol-Troodos Road has been reopened. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in the area.
Larnaca Port workers protest job uncertainty after Kition collapse [PHOTOS+VIDEO]
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Disgruntled former employees of Kition Ocean Holdings protested outside Larnaca Port over job security concerns. The Larnaca Port Authority took over Kition’s central offices, changing signage to show operational control. The President of the House of Representatives is set to meet with affected workers to address their anxieties about their employment status.
YouTuber and MEP candidate Fidias claims car stolen
Fidias Panayiotou, a Cypriot candidate for MEP and famous YouTuber, claimed that his car was stolen while he was abroad in Greece. This was the first time his car had been stolen. Despite not having filed a complaint with the police, he is polling high in the MEP elections as an independent candidate.
How should fans respond to musical abusers?
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settled a lawsuit brought against him by his then girlfriend Cassandra Ventura, accusing him of sexual and physical violence over more than a decade.
Legendary Olympic Airways plane unveiled as exhibit for posterity
Fact: Andreas Christodoulides, President of Zela Aviation, bought and donated the historic Olympic Airways Boeing 727, “Mount Olympus,” to the Municipality of Elliniko after refurbishing and renovating it.
Limassol games studio receives $3 million investment , — The Games Fund joins journey ‘from Cyprus to global charts’
Juicy Button Games, a new independent games studio based in Cyprus, has successfully completed a million seed round led by The Games Fund. The investment will fuel the development of an innovative mobile-first 4x strategy game from their headquarters in Limassol, Cyprus. The founding team of Juicy Button Games includes Alexander Kravchuk, Anton Sinelnikov, and Aleksandr Zaytsev, who have a track record of creating successful mobile games. The Games Fund is a specialist early-stage VC fund with offices in Cyprus and New York that invests in outstanding video game developers and GameTech companies.
The End – part 2 at the Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival
The Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival is featuring seven unique performances at the Rialto Theatre, including “The End – part 2” by choreographer Arno Schuitemaker. The performance explores themes of togetherness, connection, and solidarity, blurring the line between seeing and being seen. It features three performers who expose different sides of themselves while breaking physical boundaries.
More aid trucks expected to roll into Gaza
Israel allowed around 200 aid trucks into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, bypassing the blocked Rafah crossing. The aid shipments were agreed upon between U.S. President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Israel is facing pressure to provide more aid to Gaza after months of conflict causing destruction and hunger. The Rafah crossing has been closed for almost three weeks, with Egypt refusing to open its side. Israel has opened new crossing points and is cooperating with the United States to distribute supplies. Israeli strikes in Rafah have killed at least five Palestinians, with ongoing operations to root out Hamas fighters and rescue hostages. Efforts to agree on a ceasefire and return hostages have been ongoing, with some movement after meetings between Israeli and U.S. intelligence officials and the prime minister of Qatar. Hamas demands the complete and permanent end of aggression in all of Gaza, not just Rafah. Israel insists the war will not end until Hamas is eliminated.
After China drills, Taiwan president again extends goodwill
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended goodwill towards and offered cooperation with China following Chinese war games near the island. China carried out military drills in response to Lai’s inauguration speech, which Beijing viewed as a push for Taiwan’s independence. Lai rejects Beijing’s claims of sovereignty and has offered talks, but has been rejected. Lai called on China to share responsibility for regional stability and expressed a desire for mutual understanding and reconciliation through cooperation. Taiwan condemned China’s war games and discovered a cardboard box with political slogans written in simplified Chinese characters suspected to be dropped by a drone. China’s military has been releasing propaganda videos directed at Taiwan since the drills began.