A 45-year-old man admitted to deliberately running down a 58-year-old man in Paphos and killing him. The victim, Ioannis Polykarpou, was riding his moped when he was hit by the 45-year-old’s car. The incident occurred on January 21, 2023, after the two men had been involved in a heated argument in a Paphos nightspot. The 45-year-old was later arrested for the premeditated murder of Polykarpou.
Tel Aviv will no longer host the 2025 European Championships in Artistic Gymnastics due to the current situation in Israel, specifically referring to the war in Gaza.
– Gunmen attacked a concert hall outside Moscow, killing 137 people
– The U.S. and other Western countries warned of an imminent attack in Moscow, linked to Islamic State
– Russia accused Ukraine of being involved in the attack, which Ukraine denied
– Four suspects, citizens of Tajikistan, were charged with terrorism in connection to the attack
– France raised its security alert, linking the attack to Islamic State
– The U.S. and Russia traded accusations over the attack, with the U.S. denying any Ukrainian involvement and Russia questioning U.S. assertions
– A new project called Follow the Music by Larnaka 2030 brings together musicians and music lovers for secret live performances in undisclosed locations in the Larnaca region.
– The project aims to promote young and emerging musicians of the island.
– The next event will feature musicians Irene Hadjisophocleous and Earworms, blending romantic violin sounds with pop-rock music.
– The exact location of the concert remains unknown until two hours before the event, when registered participants receive a text message with the details.
On September 21, 2023, a crew led by IOC Young Leader Sophia Papamichalopoulos completed a circumnavigation of Cyprus, a feat not achieved in over 50 years. The project, named Winds of Change, involved young Greek and Turkish Cypriots sailing around the entire island to promote peace-building and dialogue. The journey took almost 70 hours, covering 326.9 nautical miles, and ended on the International Day of Peace. The initiative has gained international attention, with a documentary set to be released at the Paris Olympics.
Cyprus will commemorate the anniversary of March 25th with Doxologies, parades, and events in all cities. A Doxology will take place at the Church of Panagia Faneromeni in Nicosia at 10.00, led by Archbishop George, with the presence of the President Nikos Christodoulides, Minister Athena Michaelides, Speaker Annita Demetriou, and the Ambassador of Greece Ioannis Papameletiou. The President and officials will receive the parade salute at 11.00 in front of the Greek Embassy. The parade includes old warriors, students, scouts, unions, and organizations. At 12.30, the President will attend a reception at the Ambassador of Greece’s residence. Ceremonies and parades are planned in other cities as well.