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Femme Fest returns for third year

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Femme Fest returns for third year

The 3rd Festival for the Promotion of Gender Equality, Femme Fest Cyprus, will take place on 18 and 19 May at the Nicosia Municipal Garden. The festival aims to raise awareness on gender equality, promote discussion of gender issues, and give a platform to women from different sectors to share their stories. The event will include discussions on various topics such as women’s reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and workshops on gender stereotypes. Over 50 organizations will participate, and there will be cultural performances, workshops for children, and food and drinks available. Admission and participation in all activities are free of charge.

Almost too many events to choose from this weekend

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Almost too many events to choose from this weekend

Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.

Faithful descend on Portugal’s Fatima to pray for peace as wars rage

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Faithful descend on Portugal’s Fatima to pray for peace as wars rage

Tens of thousands of faithful prayed for peace at Portugal’s Fatima shrine amid wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and other places. The shrine marks the site of reported visions of the Virgin Mary over 100 years ago. The Roman Catholic Church believes she gave three messages to three Portuguese children in 1917. Pope Francis made two of the children saints in 2017. Some pilgrims brought Ukrainian flags in support following Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

The far-right has already been normalised

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The far-right has already been normalised

The rise of the far-right is becoming normalized in Cyprus and beyond, with political parties adopting its rhetoric in an attempt to tame it. This normalization is not exclusive to Cyprus or Greece, as far-right parties are gaining power in countries like Italy, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Romania, Slovakia, Czechia, Belgium, the USA, and Argentina. The far-right’s communication skills and appeal in a conspiracy-obsessed society are contributing to its success, raising concerns about a return to pseudo-eugenic and misanthropic theories reminiscent of the Middle Ages.

Electronic Arts forecasts annual bookings below estimates as gamers cut spending

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Electronic Arts forecasts annual bookings below estimates as gamers cut spending

Fact: Electronic Arts (EA) forecast full-year bookings below Wall Street estimates due to a broader spending slowdown in the gaming industry.

Warner Bros Discovery squeezed by studio slump, weak ad spending

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Warner Bros Discovery squeezed by studio slump, weak ad spending

Warner Bros Discovery posted a larger than expected quarterly loss due to slumping advertising sales at its cable TV unit and fallout from Hollywood strikes and poor demand for a “Suicide Squad” game.

Ukraine may have talks eventually with Russia, intelligence officer says

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Ukraine may have talks eventually with Russia, intelligence officer says

Ukraine will eventually need to enter into talks with Russia to end their more than two-year-old war, according to Major-General Vadym Skibitsky. Both sides are preparing for potential negotiations, with the earliest possible start in the second half of 2025. Ukraine is planning a peace summit in Switzerland in June, with the goal of uniting countries before potentially including Russia in talks. Russian President Putin believes Ukraine is blocking a settlement, while Ukrainian President Zelenskiy sees the June meeting as a chance to begin restoring peace.

Democracy is not a given

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Democracy is not a given

The fact described in the text is that the European Union created a video featuring elderly survivors of tragedies in Europe to remind people of the importance of democracy. These survivors share stories of their experiences with dictatorships and wars, including World War II, concentration camps, and the Prague Spring. The European Union is urging people to vote in order to combat the rise of the far-right and protect hard-earned rights. Only 50.6% of eligible voters participated in the previous European elections in 2019.

Digital Taxation around the World

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Digital Taxation around the World

Digital Taxation around the World | Tax Foundation Skip to content taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. policies, a significant number of countries adopted unilateral tax measures targeted at digital businesses, … Read more

Festival season begins

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Festival season begins

– Dozens of annual and new festivals are filling up May’s calendar.
– The Agros Rose Festival will take place on May 11, 12, 18, and 19 in Agros village, Limassol district.
– The Classic Car Festival will be held on May 12 at Finikoudes, Larnaca.
– The Akrotiri Spring Festival will also take place on May 12 at Akrotiri Peninsula, Limassol.
– The Love the Earth Festival will be held on May 12 at Molos Park, Limassol.
– The Cyprus Comedy Festival will take place from May 16 to 19 in Nicosia and Limassol.
– The 3rd Femme Fest will be held on May 18 and 19 at Nicosia Municipal Gardens.
– Other festivals at the end of May include Vegan Fam Flavours, Limassol Street Food Festival, Reflect Festival, and the 6th Cyprus Accordion Festival.